Brandon Layne
Ashland,KY
Summary
I am a dynamic Physical Therapy Student with hands-on experience, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and treatment planning. I have proven my abilities in manual therapy techniques, active listening, enhancing patient care, and outcomes. My commitment to evidence-based practice, innovative problem-solving, and ensuring personalized treatment for diverse populations is evident through my experience and research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capstone Research Project
Marshall University School of Physical Therapy
Marshall, WV
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted IRB-approved prospective study on predictive value of LASSI scores for DPT student performance.
- Recruited professionals from counseling and academic affairs for informative lunch-and-learn sessions which covered topics such as academic resources, time management, and concentration techniques.
- Examined correlations between LASSI results, course grades, and admissions data to identify early indicators of academic risk.
Physical Therapy Student
Baptist Health Physical Therapy
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2025 - 04.2026
- I will be completing my outpatient clinical rotation at Baptist Health Physical Therapy in Lexington, KY.
Physical Therapy Student
Marshall Pediatrics
Georgetown, Kentucky
08.2025 - 12.2025
- I will be completing my second clinical rotation at Marshall Pediatrics in Georgetown, KY.
Physical Therapy Student
Harrison Memorial Hospital
Cynthiana, KY
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed first clinical rotation in acute care, with a focus on co-treatments with occupational therapy and wound care.
- Gained valuable interdisciplinary experience to support individualized, patient-centered treatment planning.
- Completed patient evaluations, treatments, discharge planning, etc.
- Communication with physicians, nursing staff, social services, etc. to ensure the patient is discharged to an accurate location for their current level of function, with the appropriate durable medical equipment.
Physical Therapy Student
Huntington Physical Therapy
Huntington, WV
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Completed supervised five-week clinical rotation.
- Conducted evaluations, including taking history, manual muscle testing, and range of motion measurements.
- Documented patient encounters in electronic medical record system.
- Enhanced skills in time management, treatment progression, and manual therapy techniques.
Student Observer
Minnie Hamilton Health System: Grantsville Branch
Grantsville, West Virginia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Shadowed physical therapist providing care to patients in a rural acute care setting.
- Gained exposure to hospital protocols, infection control procedures, and safe handling of patients in the acute care setting.
- Observed interprofessional collaboration with nursing staff and physicians to ensure the patient receives the care they deserve.
Student Observer
King's Daughters Human Motion Vitality Center
Ashland, Kentucky
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed a licensed physical therapist during evaluation and treatments in the outpatient orthopedic setting.
- Gained experience in a variety of manual therapy techniques, modalities, patient education strategies, and therapeutic exercises.
- Observed and learned how to properly document, build rapport with patients, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Student Observer
Minnie Hamilton Health System: Glenville Office
Glenville, West Virginia
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported clinic flow by assisting with room preparation, cleaning equipment, and preparing patient education materials.
- I observed challenges that arise in rural healthcare systems and learned creative solutions to overcome these challenges.
- Observed personalized plans of care for a diverse patient population including geriatric and post-surgical patients, and student athletes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV05.2023
Volunteer Experience
- Marshall University MUVIT Clinic, Gained hands-on experience in evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education in our student-led, faculty-supervised pro bono clinic.
- Sports Physicals Marshall University PT and PA Collaboration, Applied clinical skills and worked with PA students, and provided 65+ free sports physicals to local Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia athletes.
- Anatomy Outreach, Partnered with the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the Human Gift to show cadavers and discuss the different programs Marshall has to offer, highlighting the excellence of the PT program.
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
- Completion of Mckenzie MDT - Part A
- HIPPA Certification
- OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogens Training
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Training)
- QPR Gatekeeper Certificate
Accomplishments
- Glenville State University Athletic Scholarship - Baseball
- Hunt/Stalnaker Scholarship
- Dominion Energy Scholarship
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sports
- Stock Market
- Reading
References
- Dr. Gretchen Prather, PT, DPT, NCS, EdD, (304) 696-5608, gretchen.prather@marshall.edu
- Dr. Kyle Webb, PT, DPT, CSCS, (304) 634-3633, kyle.webb224@gmail.com
- Dr. Paul Horne, PT, DPT, CWS, CLT, WCC, (859) 235-3553, paulhorne@hmhosp.org
Timeline
Physical Therapy Student
Baptist Health Physical Therapy
08.2025 - 04.2026
Physical Therapy Student
Marshall Pediatrics
08.2025 - 12.2025
Physical Therapy Student
Harrison Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Capstone Research Project
Marshall University School of Physical Therapy
06.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Student
Huntington Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Observer
Minnie Hamilton Health System: Grantsville Branch
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Observer
King's Daughters Human Motion Vitality Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Observer
Minnie Hamilton Health System: Glenville Office
03.2022 - 05.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Glenville State College
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