- Outpatient Orthopedic PT
- Outpatient Neurological PT
- Outpatient Vestibular PT
Drew VanDivner
New Canaan
Summary
Student Physical Therapist with experience at several outpatient orthopedic clinics and currently completing a final clinical rotation at Reading Hospital. Currently on pace to graduate in May of 2026, with intent to take the NPTE in July of 2026. Afterward, looking for a full-time job at an outpatient clinic. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans and enhancing patient mobility through evidence-based interventions. Skilled in patient education and discharge planning, fostering strong rapport with patients to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Proficient in orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular rehabilitation techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Reading, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes.
- Reviewed home environments prior to discharge and recommended improvements to meet specific needs.
- Improved patients' functional mobility through the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure optimal results.
- Completed rounds with healthcare staff and made discharge recommendations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Helped patients improve functional mobility by prescribing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on post-operative protocols and precautions, helping adhere to these once established.
- Educated and participated in maintaining patient safety.
- Gained experience with discharge disposition/recommendations.
Student Physical Therapist
Penn Medicine
Gap, PA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed a full outpatient caseload, seeing a wide variety of patient presentations and populations, including both orthopedic and neurologic cases.
- Conducted full initial evaluations, up to 4-5 per day, and administered different outcome measures and objective tests.
- Prescribed individualized plans of care and progressed/adjusted as needed.
- Administered exercise programs and educated on proper performance and prescription.
- Performed a wide variety of different types of manual therapy, including those for TMJ pathologies and Cervicogenic Headaches.
- Gained experience with different forms of modalities.
- Gained further experience with vestibular evaluations, BPPV treatment, and vestibular differential diagnosis.
Student Physical Therapist
Drayer Physical Therapy
Lancaster, PA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed a full outpatient orthopedic caseload.
- Conducted full initial evaluations, completing up to 5 per day.
- Created individualized plans of care, adjusting and progressing as needed.
- Gained experience in conducting vestibular evaluations, treating a wide variety of vestibular patients, and examining for and clearing BPPV.
- Gained other experience regarding PTA communication and delegation.
Student Physical Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
New Holland, PA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Began to assist in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Participated in routine assessments to monitor patient progress and adjust therapy techniques.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and self-management strategies for optimal recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes in electronic systems.
- Supported physical therapists by preparing equipment and setting up treatment areas efficiently.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment, fostering strong rapport with patients and their families.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Care
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School
Eagleville, PA06-2019
Skills
- Monitoring vital signs
- Evidence-based interventions
- Patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Geriatric care
- Joint mobilization
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Discharge planning
- Balance training
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanics proficiency
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient safety
- Gait training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Plan of care creation
- Exercise program prescription
- Documentation
Interests
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
01.2026 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Penn Medicine
10.2025 - 01.2026
Student Physical Therapist
Drayer Physical Therapy
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Physical Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
07.2024 - 08.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care
Alvernia University
High School Diploma -
Methacton High School