Braxton Sowers
Findlay,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic physical therapist with extensive experience in an outpatient setting, specializing in post-operative care and establishing tailored treatment plans. My possessed skills are amplified by the variety of patients seen in my recent work experience. Excited to continue improving my skills as a clinician and passionate about improving patient quality of life through innovative care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Findlay , Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
- Close communication with physicians, NPs, and PAs to discuss alterations in patient status and progression.
- Maintained professional collaboration and supervision of ATC and PTA.
- Completed pre-operative evaluations, providing both DME and education as required.
- Evaluated a variety of post-operative patients while monitoring closely for complications.
- Regularly practiced with a variety of skills, including dry needling, KT arthrometer testing, IASTM, and cupping.
Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Findlay, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patients of varying statuses for appropriate care and discharge recommendations.
- Collaborated closely with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and hospitalists to determine the POC that is most appropriate.
- Prepared and educated post-operative orthopedic patients for discharge status.
- Provided screenings for patients that would not be considered for formal physical therapy.
Clinical Experience
Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio
Findlay, OH
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Completing daily notes, low- to high-complexity evaluations, reassessments, and billing.
- Outpatient collaboration with COTA's, PTA's, PT's, and OT's
- Held 100% case load
- Large post-operative patient population
Clinical Experience
Encompass Care Rehabilitation Center of Toledo
Toledo, OH
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed daily notes, low-high complexity evaluations, reassessments, and billing
- Contributed to patient care (self-care, toileting, room management)
- Presented patient progression and prognosis within weekly meetings to hospital staff
- Worked in team-style with OT, COTA, and PTA
- Held 100% caseload
- Worked with variety of patients, notably: CVA, drug overdose, amputees, and TBI
Clinical Experience
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
Upper Sandusky, OH
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed daily notes, low-high complexity evaluations, and reassessments for a variety of outpatient diagnoses
- Organized outpatient management plans alongside PTA's and COTA's
- Held near 75% case load
- Worked with pediatric population, notably with CP
Clinical Experience
Magruder Hospital's Lake Erie Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Port Clinton, OH
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed hands on treatment with patients of various conditions, including MS and ALS
- Observed daily clinical director duties
- Held a 50% case load and completed daily documentation independently
- Communicated and formatted home exercise programs for newly evaluated patients
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio03-2023
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Psychology Minor
University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio01.2021
Skills
- Directing Treatments
- Post-operative care
- Treatment Plans
- Establishing plan of care
- Patient Communication
- Strength Training
- Compassionate
- Team Collaboration
- Trained in integrative dry needling
Projects
Faculty Directed Research: Imposter Phenomenon in Graduate Level Healthcare Students, Student Researcher, 2021 - 2023, Contributions to study design, target population, data collection, data analysis, formatting, and presenting finalized research., Research currently in process of being published.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Experience
Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Experience
Encompass Care Rehabilitation Center of Toledo
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Experience
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Experience
Magruder Hospital's Lake Erie Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 09.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Findlay
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Psychology Minor
University of Findlay
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