Claire Yurko
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Curious and passionate physical therapist dedicated to learning and empowering people through knowledge. Combines a fascination of the human body with a drive to build community to improve accessibility to healthcare. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concierge Physical Therapist
Luna
05.2023 - Current
- Consistently adapt therapy sessions according to patients' immediate surroundings, incorporating exciting and engaging activities to achieve patient participation and celebrate improved proprioceptive awareness.
- Traveling across the greater Atlanta area in order to provide treatment to a diverse patient population that may otherwise not be able to attend outpatient therapy.
Physical Therapist
Sword Health
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed patient-centered, realistic goals and utilized motivational interviewing to facilitate patient motivation and compliance.
- Participated in the Equity and Inclusion Council to promote awareness and acceptance in a diverse work place.
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
Physical Therapist
K2 Physical Therapy
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed a residency program through the Institute of Physical Art including weekly mentorship and treatment observation.
- Provided additional support, as a lab assistant, to primary instructor of three day courses.
- Networked with local providers to encourage multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Physical Therapist
InHome Healthcare Services
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Constructed treatment plans to meet patients' goals, improving their independence within and access to their immediate community.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Collaborated with other disciplines in order to provide a well rounded treatment approach.
Physical Therapist
Kabat and Associates Physical Therapy
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Evaluated patient's mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control in an outpatient clinical setting.
- Contributed to the future of physical therapy as a clinical instructor to PT and PTA students.
- Encouraged overall wellness by providing additional resources to the patient population via podcasts, wellness bulletin boards, exercise videos, and wellness library.
- Educated patients about pain science.
- Trained PT technicians in correct application of exercises.
Physical Therapist
Benchmark Physical Therapy
12.2014 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with accredited PT schools to place students with registered clinical instructors.
- Advocated for patients by consistently communicating with referring MDs and workers comp case managers.
- Organized team building through biannual volunteer opportunities.
- Collaborated with two other physical therapists in an outpatient clinical setting to provide evidence based treatment interventions.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2010
Skills
- Collaboration
- Motivation Interviewing
- Clinical Reasoning
- Postural Re-Education
- Movement awareness training
- Myofascial Release
Certification
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified Functional Manual Therapist
- Licensed Georgia Physical Therapist - PT011308
- American Heart Association BLS certified
- Animal Flow Instructor Level 1
Accomplishments
- Benchmark Orthopedic Residency — Benchmark Rehab Institute’s one and a half year orthopedic residency (2015-2016) focusing on current evidence based practice in preparation for OCS certification.
Timeline
Concierge Physical Therapist
Luna
05.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Sword Health
12.2022 - 11.2023
Physical Therapist
InHome Healthcare Services
11.2021 - 11.2022
Physical Therapist
K2 Physical Therapy
03.2021 - 11.2022
Physical Therapist
Kabat and Associates Physical Therapy
07.2019 - 11.2021
Physical Therapist
Benchmark Physical Therapy
12.2014 - 06.2019
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia College And State University
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified Functional Manual Therapist
- Licensed Georgia Physical Therapist - PT011308
- American Heart Association BLS certified
- Animal Flow Instructor Level 1
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