Christina Espinoza, PT, MSPT
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Quality Care Rehab and Autism
Clinton Township, Michigan
04.2025 - Current
- Prescribed therapeutic activities that promote motor skill development in children.
- Educated parents about how best to manage their child's condition at home.
- Assisted in the development of adaptive equipment for pediatric patients with special needs.
- Conducted evaluations of pediatric patients to assess physical abilities and limitations.
- Developed individualized physical therapy plans for pediatric patients.
- Designed home programs tailored to meet the needs of individual children.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored progress of patients during their rehabilitation programs.
Physical Therapist
Imperial Home Health
Victorville, California
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
Physical Therapist
Arroyo Physical Therapy
Victorville, CA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
Physical Therapist
Cariant Health Partners
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Senior Physical Therapist
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
School Physical Therapist
Ontario Montclair School District
Ontario, CA
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
All Star Physical Therapy
Apple Valley, CA
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
Physical Therapist: Independent Contractor
Various Employers And Settings
Hemet, CA
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Provided education and support to families of pediatric patients.
- Educated parents about how best to manage their child's condition at home.
- Assisted in the development of adaptive equipment for pediatric patients with special needs.
- Developed individualized physical therapy plans for pediatric patients.
- Designed home programs tailored to meet the needs of individual children.
- Provided guidance on posture control and body mechanics for improved mobility in children.
- Implemented strength training exercises to improve coordination and balance in pediatric patients.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
Loma Linda, CA
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Independent Contractor Physical Therapist
Horizon Therapy Services
Ranch Cucamonga, CA
08.2006 - 02.2008
- Evaluated and treated a wide variety of adult and pediatric patients settings including: school districts,
out-patient orthopedics, and out-patient pediatrics. - Treatments included: NDT, Rood, PNF, gait training, therapeutic exercise, strength training, neuromuscular reeducation, equipment ordering, and patient and family education.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Independent Contractor Pediatric PT
Inland Children's Therapy: Pediatric Clinic
Grand Terrace, CA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
08.2001 - 12.2003
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial V.A.
Loma Linda, CA
08.1999 - 08.2001
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.1999
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.1995
Skills
- Pediatric and Neurological Expertise
- Broad understanding of Orthopedics
- Skilled in equipment evaluation, recommendation, and fitting
- Skilled in patient/parent relations
- Extensive IEP/504 Experience
- Home Health Care Experience (Adult and Pediatric)
- NICU experience
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Quality Care Rehab and Autism
04.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist
Imperial Home Health
09.2024 - 03.2025
Physical Therapist
Arroyo Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 09.2024
Physical Therapist
Cariant Health Partners
07.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Physical Therapist
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
School Physical Therapist
Ontario Montclair School District
08.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Rehabilitation Services
All Star Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 07.2016
Physical Therapist: Independent Contractor
Various Employers And Settings
08.2011 - 08.2014
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
09.2008 - 09.2011
Independent Contractor Physical Therapist
Horizon Therapy Services
08.2006 - 02.2008
Independent Contractor Pediatric PT
Inland Children's Therapy: Pediatric Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2006
Physical Therapist
Loma Linda Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2003
Physical Therapist
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial V.A.
08.1999 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
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