BARBARA ZWERNER
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced physical therapist with a strong background in orthopedics and exercise science. Ready to leverage skills and knowledge in a new environment working with clients to improve their their physical fitness for injury-prevention and performance optimization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor
Independent Contractor
07.2023 - Current
- Provide physical therapy services for private-pay patients in home-based exercise studio.
- Develop individualized exercise programs based on clients' sports and health-related goals.
- Teach private Reformer Pilates for fitness clients and post-rehabilitation patients.
- Maintain confidential documentation with regard to HIPAA standards.
- Communicate and collaborate with referring physicians regarding patients needs and expected outcomes.
Physical Therapist & Certified Pilates Instructor
P3: Precision, Physical Therapy, and Pilates
03.2014 - 07.2023
- Provided physical therapy services to patients across a range of conditions and diagnoses.
- Supervised and taught physical therapy graduate students during their clinical rotations.
- Provided individualized exercise training as a Certified Pilates Instructor for post-rehabilitation aftercare.
Lead Physical Therapist
Vanderbilt Pain Management Center
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with Vanderbilt Pain Physicians and psychologists to develop comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment plans for patients experiencing chronic, debilitating pain.
- Conducted assessments of physical impairments, disabilities, and functional limitations.
- Provided consult to health care teams on whether their patients with chronic pain could benefit from specific physical therapy approaches.
Physical Therapist & Certified Pilates Instructor
BaySport Inc. at the Pacific Athletic Club
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided physical therapy services to patients across a range of conditions and diagnoses.
- Served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy graduate students.
- Received 400+ hours training plus competence review to obtain Certified Pilates Instructor (CPI) credential.
- Provided private Pilates exercise instruction for fitness and post-rehabilitation clients.
Physical Therapist
Diablo West Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
07.2005 - 03.2008
- Provided physical therapy services to patients across a range of conditions and diagnoses with an emphasis on orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to meet the physical therapy needs of patients.
Pediatric Physical therapist
Pediatric Therapy Associates Inc.
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Provide physical therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients ages birth through 18-years old with musculoskeletal and/or neurological impairments.
- Instructed parents and caregivers on proper handling techniques for children with special needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, speech therapists, and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
Adjunct Lab Instructor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided adjunct lab instruction to physical therapy graduate students.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques, such as lecture and discussion, to facilitate learning in the lab environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of students' progress to measure understanding of course material.
Physical Therapist
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Evaluated patients and developed treatment programs for a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neurological impairments in both acute care and the outpatient clinic.
- Served as a clinical instructor for both graduate-level physical therapy students as well as physical therapy assistant students.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Psychology
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.1997
Skills
- Functional movement training
- Group and individual instruction
- Exercise program design
- Injury prevention education
- Client engagement
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
Certification
Certified Pilates Instructor - Balanced Body University 2009
Timeline
Physical Therapist and Pilates Instructor
Independent Contractor
07.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist & Certified Pilates Instructor
P3: Precision, Physical Therapy, and Pilates
03.2014 - 07.2023
Lead Physical Therapist
Vanderbilt Pain Management Center
01.2009 - 07.2012
Physical Therapist & Certified Pilates Instructor
BaySport Inc. at the Pacific Athletic Club
03.2008 - 01.2010
Physical Therapist
Diablo West Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
07.2005 - 03.2008
Pediatric Physical therapist
Pediatric Therapy Associates Inc.
09.2004 - 06.2005
Adjunct Lab Instructor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2004 - 01.2005
Physical Therapist
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
01.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Psychology
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alabama at Birmingham