Christian Leigh, DPT
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Acute Rehab Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente experienced with patient rehabilitation and functional mobility enhancement techniques. Experience evaluating and customizing treatment plans for stroke, traumatic brain injury and SCI patient population. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to challenging situations. Track record of improving patient outcomes through effective communication and patient/family education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Rehab Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one care to restore function to complex neurological conditions to include stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury patients.
- Respond to established emergency procedures to promote patient safety and care.
- Confer with multidisciplinary staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Mentor participants in the PNF training program as an IPNFA assistant instructor in the 3- 6- and 9-month programs.
- Full time instructor in Kaiser Vallejo post doctorate PNF Training program
Shadowing/Clinical Experiences
Physical Therapy Clinics
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Ten week outpatient sports pediatric clinical rotation at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
- Ten week outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation at UC Davis Hospital
- Inpatient acute care clinical observation at Kaiser Vacaville 16 hours
Radio Frequency Transmissions Systems Operator
Air National Guard
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Set up and operated satellite and radio communications for USAF National Guard in North Carolina
- Perform wireless radio and satellite systems and equipment maintenance activities
- Deploy and activate mobile and transportable transmission equipment
Dental Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2008 - 09.2014
- Fabricated oral prostheses to ensure members maintained military readiness for deployment
- Created maxillofacial prosthetics for wounded warriors and civilians to restore function and aesthetics
- Supervised 10 Airmen as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Removal Prosthesis section; ensured all dental work was to standard
- Managed $1,000,000 of equipment inventory with 100% accountability
- Supervisor for the Manpower Disaster Team at Lackland AFB, TX
Education
PNF
Kaiser Vallejo PNF Program
Vallejo10.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2021
Skills
- Neurological Rehabilitation Techniques: Neuromuscular Re-education, Motor Control Therapy, Functional Movement Screening, Assisted Gait Training, PNF techniques
- Orthopedic Therapeutic Techniques: Manual Therapy, Neurodynamic Techniques, Myofascial Release, Functional Exercise Programming, Sports Specific Training
- Communication: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Group Therapy Facilitation, Extensive Experience in Family/Caregiver Training
- Communication: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Group Therapy Facilitation, Extensive Experience in Family/Caregiver Training
- Communication: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Group Therapy Facilitation, Extensive Experience in Family/Caregiver Training
Accomplishments
- United States Air Force Commendation Medal 11/2016
- United State Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 11/2016
- United States Air Force Good Conduct Medal 11/2016
Affiliations
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
- National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society Member
- International PNF Association Assistant Instructor
Certification
- IPNFA Level 5 and International PNF Association Certified PNF Therapist Status
- National Personal Training Institute (NPTI)
- Airmen Leadership School (ALS)
Timeline
Acute Rehab Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - Current
Shadowing/Clinical Experiences
Physical Therapy Clinics
05.2018 - 06.2023
Radio Frequency Transmissions Systems Operator
Air National Guard
09.2014 - 11.2016
Dental Laboratory Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2008 - 09.2014
PNF
Kaiser Vallejo PNF Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science -
Excelsior College
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