CHRISTOPHER LINGLE
Wakarusa,INDIANA
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. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
ELKHART, IN
06.2016 - Current
- Clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics
- Coordinate student volunteers
Physical Therapist
Athletico Physical Therapy at South Bend Ortho
SOUTH BEND, IN
06.2009 - 05.2016
- Clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics
- Coordinated student volunteers
Physical Therapist
Goshen Health System
Goshen, IN
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Clinical experience in general outpatient care
- MACademy Award- Interview and Orientation PI Team
Physical Therapist
Community Hospital of Bremen
Bremen, IN
04.2004 - 03.2008
- Clinical experience in general outpatient care and inpatient care.
- Presented at the northern district APTA meeting: Treatment of cervical spine and headaches utilizing McKenzie techniques.
- Developed clinic brochures
- Assisted in development of yearly competency assessment
- Summarized case studies for referring physicians
- Assisted in planning and organization of the rehabilitation clinic for new hospital setting
Physical Therapist
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
12.2000 - 04.2004
- Clinical experience in general outpatient care, acute inpatient care, inpatient rehabilitation, and transitional care.
- Management experience: Managed weekend and weekly coverage for all disciplines including PRN staffing. Responsible for the daily operations of the rehabilitation department in the absence of the manager.
Physical Therapist
Regional Rehabilitation Center at KCH
Warsaw, IN
11.1998 - 12.2000
- Clinical experience in specialized neurological outpatient care, general outpatient care, skilled nursing facility rehabilitation, home healthcare, and acute inpatient care.
- Supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility, managing the daily activities of all disciplines.
- Co-developed and organized a monthly stroke support group.
- Developed outpatient vestibular rehabilitation program
Physical Therapist
Healthcare Therapy Services Inc.
Culver, IN
11.1997 - 11.1998
- Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility.
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
Elkhart, IN
02.1997 - 11.1997
- Clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics
Education
Master of Physical Therapy -
Andrews University
Dayton, OH10-1996
Certification
- Licensure Physical Therapist, the State of Indiana. Status-Active
- Certifications include: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program, American Heart Association, Issued 6/12/2024.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
06.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist
Athletico Physical Therapy at South Bend Ortho
06.2009 - 05.2016
Physical Therapist
Goshen Health System
03.2008 - 06.2009
Physical Therapist
Community Hospital of Bremen
04.2004 - 03.2008
Physical Therapist
Elkhart General Hospital
12.2000 - 04.2004
Physical Therapist
Regional Rehabilitation Center at KCH
11.1998 - 12.2000
Physical Therapist
Healthcare Therapy Services Inc.
11.1997 - 11.1998
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
02.1997 - 11.1997
Master of Physical Therapy -
Andrews University
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