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Beverly Lopez

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Physical Therapist, specializing in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy ,with increased specialty in pregnancy and post-partum care. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapists

Flex Home Therapy
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided in-home hands-on physical therapy to patients with a range of disabilities.
  • Worked with geriatric, adult pelvic floor, pediatric pelvic floor and pediatric patients.
  • Treated pelvic floor patients involving pregnancy, post-partum, pain, bowel/bladder concerns in females, males and children
  • Assisted patients with adaptive equipment and devices to enhance function and independence
  • Designed plan of care for specific needs of individuals, manage case load including scheduling, documentation.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and caregivers to achieve best patient outcomes.

Physical Therapist

Northern Edge Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided General Orthopedic, Sports and Pelvic Floor Therapy
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Supervised athletic trainers, technicians, and volunteers.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.

Physical Therapist

Origin (Previous Sullivan Physical Therapy)
12.2020 - 04.2023
  • Assessed and treated 100% of men, women and LGBQT caseload with pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Confidently performed intra-vaginal and intra-rectal assessments and designed treatment plans to address pelvic pain, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, vaginismus, pelvic organ prolapse, dyssynergia, IC, endometriosis, constipation and bladder and bowel incontinence stemming from degenerative and stable conditions
  • Provided skilled treatment and recommended AE to address pain in pregnancy
  • Treated pregnancy related concerns and tailored individual treatment and exercise plans post-partum to address DRA, pain and bowel/bladder concerns.
  • Educated and mentored fellow physical therapists, students, nurses and family members
  • Educated and provided updated research and course materials at quarterly PT inservice
  • Developed presentation for lactation consultants on clogged ducts and physical therapy

Physical Therapist

Baylor Scott And White
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided physical therapy services at 2 outpatient locations to men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction, in addition to those with orthopedic, geriatric, balance, and post-surgery needs
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Provided education to patients, family, and staff.
  • Collaborated with pelvic floor therapists at multiple locations and attended outreach meetings with surgeons

Physical Therapy-Aide

One on One Physical Therapy
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient interventions, athlete strength training, scheduling, and modalities
  • Managed up to 3-4 patients at once with therapeutic exercise or modalities

AmeriCorps Associate Instructional Specialist

Travis County Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Services, Gray Institute
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Developed and implemented after-school science curriculum for K-5th grade students at Title 1 schools in Austin and Del Valle Independent School Districts
  • Semester-long curriculum on Anima Science, Engineering topics, and Gardening
  • Mentored and advised peers on teaching practices, curriculum development and administrative duties
  • Member of curriculum development team which required research and lesson development presentations to teachers and members


Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Austin, TX
2019

Bachelor of Science - Community and Regional Development

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
2013

Skills

  • Acute and Home Health Rehabilitation
  • Chronic Pain
  • CPR and BLS certified
  • Electric Stimulation, Biofeedback, US
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release
  • Dry Needling -Cervical, Headaches, pelvic floor, Lumbopelvic Region
  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy(internal and external)
  • Geriatrics and balance therapy experience
  • Applied Functional Science Therapy
  • Doula Training

Clinical Fieldwork

University Hospital - Reeves Rehabilitation - University Health System, San Antonio Texas

  • Clinical exposure in Inpatient Acute General with most common patient populations including orthopedic, CHF, COPD, acute surgery, ICU ,and same day post-op gait training
  • Carried out initial evaluations and developed/implemented treatment plans independently
  • Worked on collaborate care with daily team meetings with MD, students, social workers and additional therapy team to determine safest plan for discharge
  • Attended additional special topic meetings including TBI , CVA, family meetings and transfer/bed safety training
  • Opportunity to observe OT, SLP, Nicu PT, PTAs and orthopedic surgeries
  • Inservice: The Pelvic Floor-Application in the Acute Care Setting


Silver Strand Physical Therapy, San Diego, CA

  • General outpatient orthopedics with emphasis on manual therapy though Applied Functional Science principles, joint mobilizations, cross-friction massage, and various soft tissue techniques
  • Common diagnosis: post-op TKA, ACJ , RTC and shoulder repair; various cervical and lumbar impairments, workers comp diagnosis, sport training and CVA recovery


Sullivan Physical Therapy, Austin, TX

  • Outpatient Pelvic Floor with 100% pelvic floor patients
  • varied diagnosis including: urinary and fecal incontinence, vaginismus, vulvodynia, post-op prostatectomy, dyspaurnia ,various pelvic, lowback and hip impairments, chronic pain, pregnancy and pre/post partum care.
  • carried out initial evaluations, post op consultations and developed/implemented individualized treatment plans independently
  • Inservice: How to talk to your partner about pain with intercourse: Tips and Advice

Timeline

Physical Therapists

Flex Home Therapy
01.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist

Northern Edge Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 01.2024

Physical Therapist

Origin (Previous Sullivan Physical Therapy)
12.2020 - 04.2023

Physical Therapist

Baylor Scott And White
08.2020 - 12.2020

Physical Therapy-Aide

One on One Physical Therapy
08.2016 - 05.2017

AmeriCorps Associate Instructional Specialist

Travis County Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Services, Gray Institute
08.2013 - 06.2014

Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Community and Regional Development

University of California - Davis
Beverly Lopez