Erica Becker
Physical Therapist
Mandan,ND
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
McLaughlin School System
McLaughlin
08.2018 - 08.2023
- School base setting: Primary responsibilities include providing instruction and counsel to students, teachers and support staff by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Attending IEP's and other collaborative informational meetings
- Providing education on safe public transport to and from school in a rural setting.
Pediatric Physical Therapist
South West Special Education Unit
Mott
08.2017 - 08.2023
- School base setting: Primary responsibilities include providing instruction and counsel to students, teachers and support staff by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Attending IEP's and other collaborative informational meetings
- Providing education on safe public transport to and from school in a rural setting.
Pediatric Physical Therapist
The Therapy Center
Bismarck
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Outpatient Setting: Primary responsibility is to evaluate and provide plan of care for the pediatric population
- Using standardized tests, intervention is implemented using objective data for the purpose of improving function within this population
- This position includes education to family members, teachers, and medical providers
- Promoting physical development and gross motor milestones through community activities
- Provide direct supervision of a Physical Therapy Assist.
Physical Therapist/Injury Prevention Specialist
Dakota Gasification Company
Beulah
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Industrial Setting: Primary responsibility was to assist in the reduction of soft tissue injury amongst the workforce of over 800 employees
- This was completed through various programs such as physical capability testing, field and office ergonomic assessments, and several injury prevention presentations throughout the facility
- The position required working closely with field technicians to identify the work hazards and also working closely with management to facilitate ergonomic improvement
- Ergonomic risk factors were identified through objective measurable data
- Job function descriptions were also measured and validated every 2 years for each position of the company
- Writing policy and procedure to build the soft tissue prevention/ergonomics program completed
- A job requirement was working closely with the Medical Department, as well as, the Human Resources Department to ensure the employee is physically able to perform job duties
- Promoting overall physical health and wellness through participation in a wellness committee and participating in a behavioral safety committee.
Physical Therapy/Injury Prevention and Rehab Specialist
Medcenter One/Sanford
Bismarck
11.2010 - 10.2013
- Occupational Health setting: Responsibilities include working closely with injured workers, their employer, medical staff, and Work Force Safety and Insurance to return the patient to full work duties as soon as possible
- As an outpatient physical therapist, responsibilities include reviewing each case thoroughly, performing an evaluation, establishing measurable functional goals, and progress patient throughout the rehabilitation process
- Job duties also include performing pre-work screens, workability's, office and industrial ergonomic assessments, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and presentations on prevention of work related injuries to the work force.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dakota Physical Therapy
Bismarck
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Temporary position as an outpatient physical therapist in a rural setting
- Tasks included typical duties as an outpatient therapist as stated above.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
Beaver Dam
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Outpatient setting and rotating inpatient: Responsibilities include Evaluation, plan of care, development/goal establishment, and treatment of outpatients of all ages
- Also, required to communicate with other healthcare professions and delegate tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced, multi-faceted setting; to achieve thorough and complete patient rehabilitation outcomes
- Current case/load includes sport injuries, back/spine injuries, s/p joint replacements, s/p CVA/neurological involvement, balance disorders, and those in need of injury prevention education
- Continuing education through evidence base practice
- Community education through various Health seminars.
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
McLaughlin School System
08.2018 - 08.2023
Pediatric Physical Therapist
South West Special Education Unit
08.2017 - 08.2023
Pediatric Physical Therapist
The Therapy Center
06.2017 - 05.2023
Physical Therapist/Injury Prevention Specialist
Dakota Gasification Company
10.2013 - 02.2017
Physical Therapy/Injury Prevention and Rehab Specialist
Medcenter One/Sanford
11.2010 - 10.2013
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dakota Physical Therapy
08.2010 - 10.2010
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
07.2007 - 08.2010
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