Playing outdoors with my family, playing music, writing/reading, cooking, Machida Karate, meditation and breathwork
Bryan Dondero
Rochester,NY
Summary
Professional with background in physical rehabilitation, patient care, and dynamic teaching methods. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and treatment planning/instruction. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Passionate about teaching as an integral part of best practice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
RRH Home Care
03.2024 - Current
- Case manage, assess, and treat homebound patients with developed POC working closely with physician, SN, OT, SLP, SW, HHA and care givers for a wide variety of post hospitalization diagnoses
Physical Therapist
St. Ann's Home
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided inpatient assessments and treatments with developed POC, working with Physician, PA, SN, OT, PTA, SLP, CNA and CGs to safely DC patient to home or LTC/ALF/IL facilities from short term rehab
Physical Therapist II
University of Rochester Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided outpatient care with assessments and treatments based on developed POC for pediatric-geriatric patients with predominately orthopedic conditions. Was CI for a SPT, taught PT residents OMT, and served on the Knee Team and Run Team
Physical Therapist
Peace Health
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided outpatient care with assessments and treatments based on developed POC for pediatric-geriatric patients with predominately orthopedic conditions
Physical Therapist
Oregon Neurosport
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided outpatient care with assessments and treatments based on developed POC for pediatric-geriatric patients with predominately orthopedic conditions. Participated in Functional Manual Therapy post grad residency through the IPA with 150 hrs of mentorship, and over 280 hrs of CE coursework
Touring Musician
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Toured nationally and internationally for large audiences, member of band LLC, appeared on national television, radio and internet shows
- Worked with band members, tour and business managers, music attorney and band manager to promote success of our band
- Adapted quickly to changing performance environments and audience dynamics during tours.
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, leading to continuous improvement in performance quality and group cohesion.
Teaching Assistant
State College Friends School
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Taught science, Latin, math and music appreciation to 5th - 8th grade students.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed lesson plans with lead teacher; was responsible for individual curriculum for each subject taught
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback to teacher, students, and parents to support academic growth and achievement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Directed afterschool program for 2 years in addition to teaching responsibilities
Education
DPT -
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2016
Post Bac Pre Med Certificate - undefined
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2013
NCBTMB Certified Massage Therapist - undefined
Florida Career School of Massage
Orlando, FL05.2010
B.A. - English
Penn State University
State College, PA05.2000
Skills
- Passion for fall prevention; completed several CE on fall prevention
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Clinical reasoning
- Geriatric therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Verbal and written communication
- CI for 4 SPT candidates
- Case management
- Adaptive equipment
- Passion for learning and growing!
Accomplishments
Completed a Systematic Review on Spondylolisthesis as part of DPT capstone project in 2015
Certification
Certified Manual Physical Therapist through NAIOMT (7 weekend CE courses with post course written exams plus a practical exam) since 2018
BLS/CPR certified
Certification in Running Injury Prevention
Currently working on GCS certification
Interests
Timeline
Physical Therapist
RRH Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
St. Ann's Home
08.2023 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist II
University of Rochester Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
Physical Therapist
Peace Health
01.2018 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Oregon Neurosport
08.2016 - 08.2017
Touring Musician
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
08.2004 - 07.2009
Teaching Assistant
State College Friends School
08.2000 - 08.2003
Post Bac Pre Med Certificate - undefined
University of Vermont
NCBTMB Certified Massage Therapist - undefined
Florida Career School of Massage
B.A. - English
Penn State University
DPT -
University of Vermont
Hobbies
Backyard soccer with my kids, 4 years soccer coaching, reading/writing, playing bass & guitar, cooking, practicing Machida Karate, and getting outdoors!
Research/Other
- 2 semesters of Emergency Department research at UVM
- 1 semester of research at physiology lab at UVM
- TA for Medical Ethics course and Modalities course at UVM
- CI for 4 SPT candidates
Personal Information
Title: Physical Therapist