Catherine Kinek
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Grand View Health
01.2019 - Current
- Working 20-30 hours per week in outpatient, acute rehabilitation and acute settings
- Vestibular specialization assessing people with BPPV and hypofunction
- Engineered comprehensive assessment and implement progressive treatment of orthopedic, sports, post-operative, stroke, geriatric, concussion and vestibular/balance populations
- Sought after within the rehab department for providing excellent care in a broad scope of diagnoses and in various PT settings
- Cultivated strong interpersonal relationships with clients and colleagues
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
Physical Therapist
WWS Physical Therapy And Vestibular Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions including Parkinson's Disease.
Physical Therapy Student
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for neurological and orthopedic conditions including pre and post-prosthetic amputee care.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Graduate Research
Thomas Jefferson University
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Investigated motor cortex remapping after spinal cord injury using TMS and EMG technologies
- Systematic Review of Literature: Effects of Error Augmentation Training on Gait in Chronic Stroke
- Platform presentation at SED CSM
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Evaluated and treated pulmonary, orthopedic and acute neurological patients in acute care setting
- Managed a pulmonary rehabilitation group class including education and exercise for patients with various pulmonary conditions
Physical Therapy Student Intern
Aquacare Physical Therapy
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Provided combination of aquatic and land therapy for neurological and orthopedic patients
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg
05.2014
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Assistive device training
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Ergonomic assessments
- Home exercise program development
- Pain management techniques
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist since April 2017
LVST BIG Certification (expired)
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Health 1 (Taking Pelvic Health 2 in February)
Herman and Wallace GI Mobilization Techniques (December 2023)
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association
Member, Research Section Member JUN 2014-PRESENT
Timeline
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Grand View Health
01.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist
WWS Physical Therapy And Vestibular Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 08.2018
Physical Therapy Student
St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 05.2017
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS
06.2016 - 08.2016
Physical Therapy Student Intern
Aquacare Physical Therapy
01.2016 - 02.2016
Graduate Research
Thomas Jefferson University
06.2014 - 05.2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg
Licensed Physical Therapist since April 2017
LVST BIG Certification (expired)
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Health 1 (Taking Pelvic Health 2 in February)
Herman and Wallace GI Mobilization Techniques (December 2023)
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