Benjamin Christidis
Fairport
Summary
- Completed 8-week clinical rotation in a Kaleida Health inpatient hospital setting.
- Performed patient mobility, transfers, functional training, assistive device use, and therapeutic exercise/activity across diverse patient populations.
- Independently managed a full patient caseload under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Delivered empathetic, patient-centered care through clinical reasoning, proper documentation, and strong communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Elite Spine & Extremity Physical Therapy
Amherst
03.2026 - Current
- Peformed interventions for post-operative total hip and knee replacement patients, focusing on gait training, functional mobility, and therapeutic exercise progression.
- Delivered patient education on safe mobility and use of assistive devices to improve safety and independence in home and community settings.
- Assisted with treatment of chronic neurological conditions, such as stroke patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Performed patient transfers, bed mobility, and therapeutic exercise/activity programs on medical-surgical floors and in the neurological ICU.
- Managed greater than 90% of overseeing therapist caseload on medical surge floors and in Medical Rehabilitation Unit.
- Provided acute neurological rehabilitation in the Medical Rehabilitation Unit for stroke and brain injury patients, implementing balance and gait training, and functional mobility.
- Performed stair negotiation training, car transfers, and task-specific mobility activities to support safe discharge.
- Communicated patient progress to supervising PTA.
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
People Incorporated
Buffalo
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated mobility equipment including Hoyer lifts, manual lifts, ceiling track systems, and electric wheelchairs.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, including loftstrand crutches, straight canes, bilateral crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Assisted individuals with physical and developmental disabilities through transfer training and functional mobility activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Villa Maria College
Buffalo05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Daemen University
Amherst, NY12-2022
Accomplishments
- Recipient and Member of Phi Theta Kappa, 2025
- Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2025
- Recipient of Villa Maria College Physical Therapist Assistant Student of the Year, 2025-2026
- Recognition for Dean's List, 2025-2026
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Elite Spine & Extremity Physical Therapy
03.2026 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
Buffalo General Hospital
01.2026 - 03.2026
Physical Therapist Assistant Intern
People Incorporated
05.2025 - 06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Villa Maria College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Daemen University