Dependable and honest candidate looking forward to starting my physical therapy career after passing my NPTE board exam in July. Willing and capable of working in a variety of settings, but preferential towards pediatric physical therapy at this time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital-Portage Outpatient
02.2024 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for children with various developmental and neurological conditions.
Improved patient mobility and functional abilities by incorporating evidence-based interventions, such as therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
Educated families on home exercise programs, optimizing long-term success in achieving therapeutic goals.
Implemented early intervention strategies for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays, promoting optimal growth and development.
Effectively managed caseloads while maintaining high standards of care, consistently meeting productivity requirements without sacrificing quality.
Assisted with evaluating patient need for orthotics or prosthetics, collaborating with specialists to ensure proper fit and function.
Wrote letters of medical necessity for medical equipment
Student Physical Therapist
St. Charles Mercy Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Helped patients maintain or improve physical functioning with individually designed treatment plans.
Assisted with building strong physical therapy program with consistent application of correct strategies for different exercises.
Delivered compassionate care by building relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Kept physical therapy treatment spaces ready for patients with clean equipment, organized spaces and well-stocked supplies.
Diagnosed problems based on physician notes and direct examinations.
Worked with PTAs, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists to coordinate a proper care plan.
Worked with patients s/p CVA, TBI, amputation, debility, vestibular impairments, multiple sclerosis, SCI, and more.
Worked with a variety of insurance companies to approve treatments and other care needs.
Recreation Center Employee
University Of Findlay
01.2020 - 12.2023
Responsible for making sure equipment is being used properly, cleaning, swiping people into the gym, and ensuring the recreation center is a safe and welcoming place for all.
Student Physical Therapist
PT Link-Maumee
06.2023 - 07.2023
Progressed patients safely through levels of treatment within maximum capabilities of each patient.
Maximized treatment benefit with continuous progress monitoring, evaluations and plan adjustments.
Kept physical therapy treatment spaces ready for patients with clean equipment, organized spaces, and well-stocked supplies.
Enhanced treatment outcomes using proactive patient education on at-home exercises.
Cultivated positive relationships with patients, resulting in increased compliance with treatment programs.
Provided manual skills (such as massage, cupping, grastin, and stretching) to a variety of patient populations.
Reduced pain and other symptoms with targeted treatment plans.
Worked with patients s/p CVA, MVA, balance disturbances, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, TKA, THA, and more.
Student Physical Therapist
Licking Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Progressed patients safely through levels of treatment within maximum capabilities of each patient.
Instructed and aided patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and gait, functional, and prosthetic training.
Kept physical therapy treatment spaces ready for patients with clean equipment, organized spaces, and well-stocked supplies.
Learned how to delegate tasks to PTA’s.
Documented each patient session with approval from clinical instructor.
Server
Laurel Lake Retirement Community
12.2016 - 08.2020
Responsible for training new servers, preparing food, and cleaning. Also responsible for interacting with the residents in a polite and welcoming way.
Recreation Leader
Fairlawn Parks And Recreation
06.2019 - 08.2019
Responsible for ensuring the safety and engagement of children in a municipal summer recreation program.