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Daniel Braccia

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Driven physical therapy graduate with over 1,250 hours of clinical experience. Trained and competent in orthopedics, neurology, balance, and vestibular rehabilitation. Excelled in patient satisfaction, communication, and active listening. Motivated in significantly improving patient outcomes, while prioritizing the improvement of patients' functionality and quality of life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Student

Crozier Chester Medical Center (Healthplex)
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Treated patients in the clinic's balance center, focusing on medically complex patients diagnosed with neuro, balance, and vestibular deficits
  • Learned treatment strategies for BPPV and other vestibular pathologies under a licensed physical therapist
  • Effectively managed caseloads while prioritizing the most urgent cases for timely intervention
  • 500 hours


Physical Therapy Clinical Student

Chester County Physical Therapy(Fern Hill)
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Treated patients and developed essential skills under the guidance of licensed physical therapist
  • Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies
  • Learned essentials for treating patients after orthopedic surgeries and gained experience treating geriatric populations
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, while fostering trust and compliance with prescribed therapy programs
  • 350+ hours


Physical Therapy Student

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023


  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and outcomes for accurate record-keeping and effective communication with other healthcare providers
  • Promoted a positive healing environment under licensed physical therapist
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and advancements in physical therapy techniques
  • Accomplished 400+ hours working in an inpatient rehab setting focused primarily on the stroke unit
  • Gained experience in neuro rehab interventions, such as exo suit use, biodex treadmill gait training, and teaching patients how to use assistive devices

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Widener University
Chester, PA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Widener University
Chester, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Professional ethics
  • Interprofessional communication
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy experience
  • Neuro Physical Therapy experience
  • Vestibular Physical Therapy experience
  • Balance training
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy experience

Volunteer Experience

Chester Pro-Bono Clinic   June, 2021-October, 2023 

  • Early development of essential physical therapy skills under Widener faculty, communicating with patients and developing effective interventions
  • Mentored and assisted first and second year physical therapy students with treatments in the clinic
  • Assisted patients with resource deficits and limited knowledge on healthcare while providing treatment and education on healthy habits, such as nutrition and exercise
  • 80+ hours


Premier Orthopedics Physical Therapy (Folsom PA)    January, 2021- April, 2021

  • Learned the basics of how a physical therapy clinic is run and began developing patient interaction skills
  • Equipment management and assisted patients by walking them through their exercise programs


Timeline

Physical Therapy Student

Crozier Chester Medical Center (Healthplex)
01.2024 - 04.2024

Physical Therapy Clinical Student

Chester County Physical Therapy(Fern Hill)
11.2023 - 01.2024

Physical Therapy Student

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Widener University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Widener University
Daniel Braccia