Conner Diestelhorst
Brookfield,WI
Summary
Compassionate Rehabilitation Technician skilled in patient communication, therapeutic modalities, Exercise prescription, and collaborative team support. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through personalized treatment plans and effective mobility assistance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Franklin, Wisconsin
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments and exercises.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility tasks.
- Administered therapeutic modalities including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin baths, and traction to aid in patient recovery.
- Facilitated safe transfers of patients between therapy areas to enhance comfort and support during sessions.
- Supported therapists during evaluations and treatment planning sessions.
- Prepared treatment areas and maintained equipment for therapy sessions.
- Reported any changes in the condition of the patient to the supervising therapist immediately.
Assistant Football Coach
Brookfield Central High School
Brookfield, Wisconsin
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed targeted practice plans to improve team skills and overall performance.
- Instructed players on proper techniques and football fundamentals to enhance gameplay.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Mentored student-athletes to foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated sportsmanship and integrity as a positive role model for athletes and community members.
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coached players on game techniques and fundamentals, enhancing individual skillsets and team cohesion.
- Conducted position-specific drills to improve player skills and techniques, contributing to overall team development.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for team improvement.
- Analyzed film of opponents to identify areas of weakness or strengths.
- Attended meetings with other coaches to discuss game plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Monitored player's weight training programs in order to maximize physical conditioning levels.
- Administered discipline while maintaining sportsmanship among players.
- Developed engaging recruiting materials, including brochures and videos, to attract prospective student athletes.
- Collaborated with members of the athletic department staff concerning various issues related to football program operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Health And Performance
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2025
Skills
- Physical rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Therapeutic techniques
- Patient assessments
- Treatment planning
- Mobility device support
- Patient education
- Human anatomy expertise
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
Timeline
Assistant Football Coach
Brookfield Central High School
08.2025 - 11.2025
Rehabilitation Technician
Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
UW-Whitewater
08.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Health And Performance
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater