Chase Thompson
MAULDIN,SC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Student Intern
Vertex Physical Therapy Specialists
Cayce, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment to maintain cleanliness and presentation of establishment.
- Assist physical therapists in demonstrating proper form and technique to patients for exercises.
- Aid physical therapists performing manual therapy techniques and equipment-heavy treatment such as dry needling and blood flow restriction.
- Retrieve equipment and assist physical therapists in setting up exercises for patients.
- Observe physical therapists providing treatment and prescribing rehabilitative exercises to patients
- Interact with patients and provide water, towels, etc, as needed.
Gym Staff Member
Mauldin Sports Center
MAULDIN, SC
05.2022 - Current
- Clean and sanitize locker room, wipe down gym equipment and restock cleaning supplies.
- Return equipment to proper locations and re-rack weights and equipment.
- Provided ~10 prospective members tours of the gym facilities and explained gym rules and etiquette.
- Demonstrated proper technique and ways to use gym equipment to ~5 new/inexperienced members.
- Assist with numerous daily customer requests such as raising basketball goals, retrieving gym equipment and weights, and helping personal trainers set up for group fitness classes.
- Give tours of facilities and communicate gym policies and events to prospective members.
Shadowed Under Certified Physical Therapists
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Greenville, SC
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Observed how physical therapists interacted with 11 patients and how they instructed therapeutic exercises for the neck, shoulders, legs, and wrists.
- Was exposed to new therapeutic and measurement techniques being applied to patients such as acupuncture, dry needling, cold/hot therapy, and gauges for force output.
- Reviewed quality of life and movement goals of patients (shop on their own, play with children/grandchildren, walk without pain, etc.) with physical therapists and how they planned to progressively rehabilitate them to succeed in those goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC2024
Skills
- Information Research and Sourcing
- Written Communication
- Editing and Proofreading
- Microsoft Office (Teams, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc)
- CPR & First Aid Certified (pediatric & adult) - Valid through 1/20/2025
Personal Statement
- For years now I have had the desire to become a physical therapist due to my personal experience going through physical therapy in high school. Along with this, my experience observing and volunteering in several physical therapy clinics has further strengthened my inclination to become one. I have interacted with dozens of patients who have all benefited greatly from physical therapy, and experiencing this has filled me with excitement to think that I will be the one to help people live their best lives one day. I also have a strong academic background in exercise science to aid in my goal of being a physical therapist, and I have learned to thoroughly enjoy interacting with others in the close, intimate setting of physical therapy.
Relevant Coursework
- Exercise Physiology
- Introductory Physics
- Biomechanics of Human movement
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Acquisition of Motor Skills
- Physiological Basis for Strength and Conditioning
Timeline
Physical Therapy Student Intern
Vertex Physical Therapy Specialists
08.2023 - Current
Shadowed Under Certified Physical Therapists
Benchmark Physical Therapy
07.2022 - 07.2022
Gym Staff Member
Mauldin Sports Center
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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