Dylan Gawinski Stern
Rochester
Summary
I am a creative and experienced clinician with patient rehabilitation and mobility enhancement techniques, focusing on fun play based individualized treatment plans. I specialize in pediatrics with experience treating a wide variety of diagnoses. I am a collaborative and team minded person with excellent interpersonal skills among healthcare professionals and families. I have an exceptional individual work ethic and am passionate about progressing pediatric physical therapy, helping each child achieve their highest functional level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
University of Rochester Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and mobility in the pediatric clinic for patients ages 0-18.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify patient needs and establish appropriate therapeutic goals, including acute and chronic conditions, equipment needs, .
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques to promote self-management and prevent injury recurrence.
- Supervised as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students, volunteers and student and resident observers.
- Mentor as a part of the URMC pediatric residency program contributing to learning evidence-based practice, and enhance in their professional development.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities including research and presentations as well as attending conferences to gain and share evidence based knowledge.
- Optimize clinic efficiency by managing schedules, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and delegating tasks among staff members.
Physical Therapist
Rochester Childfirst Network
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided skilled physical therapy services to preschoolers ages 3 to 5 with gross motor and developmental delays to support and enhance access to the school environment.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, related service providers, and school district committees on preschool education to set goals and identify an optimal IEP for each child.
- Evaluated and provided skilled evidence based interventions for school specific coordination, balance, positioning, and functional mobility, monitoring progress, completing progress reports and annual review reports
Physical Therapist
Brockport Central School District
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Treated part time with elementary school-aged children to provide school based physical therapy services per the student’s IEPs utilizing various skilled interventions
- Addressing school based physical therapy needs related to physical development, gross motor planning, coordination, balance, positioning, and access to the school environment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to optimize care strategies and improve outcomes
Physical Therapist
Building Blocks Comprehensive Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Independently contracted to provide teletherapy, home based or daycare based physical therapy services to children and educate family members on physical therapy interventions to improve development for home, community and school environments
- Provided skilled early intervention therapy sessions based on children’s IEP, complete progress monitoring, progress notes and annual reviews utilizing icasemanage, CPSE portal, and Frontline to document visits
Physical Therapist
Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Fulfilled the role of a long-term substitute physical therapist with children diagnosed with disabilities across preschool to high school settings, in person as well as remote services
- Addressed school based physical therapy needs related to physical development, gross motor planning, coordination, positioning, and access to the school environment
- Assessed, treated and consulted with teachers and related service providers to address IEP goals and monitor effectiveness of interventions through progress monitoring
Physical Therapist
Dutchess County BOCES
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Independently contracted part-time to provide physical therapy services to middle school and high school age children with skilled PT needs to enhance their participation in the school system
- Evaluate, treat, assess progress, consult with teachers and related services providers, complete annual review reports and write goals for students IEP
- Administered online learning live video sessions during school closure related to global pandemic
Physical Therapist
Advanced Travel Therapy
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Work part-time with Marlboro Elementary School to provide physical therapy services to school age children with skilled PT need related to diagnosis of developmental delay, autism and cerebral palsy
- Adapted and modified the environment to meet individual student needs, goals, and monitored effectiveness
- Treat, evaluate, assess progress, coordinate with related services and teachers to promote best learning environment for the student, and complete documentation with IEP direct
Physical Therapist
Advanced Travel Therapy
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided physical therapy to the pediatric population with complex physical and intellectual disabilities
- Traveled to three schools to provide interventions to school age children 5-21 years old to facilitate student participation with school environment and promote typical development
- Adapted and modified the environment to meet individual student needs and monitored effectiveness
- Treated, co-treated, screened, and attended IDT meetings with classroom staff, addressed wheelchair and orthotic needs of students, documented treatments with IEP direct
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY08-2018
Bachelors in Clinical Health Studies -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2016
Skills
- Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Torticollis
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Developmental Delays
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Adaptive Equipment
- Pediatric Oncology
- Toe Walking
- Club foot
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Physical Therapist License - New York State #043824-1
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatrics - June 2024
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- APTA Member since 2012
- CPR/BLS Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapist
University of Rochester Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Rochester Childfirst Network
09.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Brockport Central School District
04.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Building Blocks Comprehensive Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES
09.2020 - 12.2020
Physical Therapist
Dutchess County BOCES
02.2020 - 06.2020
Physical Therapist
Advanced Travel Therapy
10.2019 - 06.2020
Physical Therapist
Advanced Travel Therapy
07.2019 - 10.2019
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
Bachelors in Clinical Health Studies -
Ithaca College
Presentor Experience
- Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome
- Pediatric Oncology
- Toe Walking
- Cerebral Palsy
- Guest Speaker on Pushing Pediatrics Podcast