Evan Garr
Summary
Travel physical therapist with experience in outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, complemented by proven leadership in the U.S. Army. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that maximizes function, promotes recovery, and empowers individuals to succeed in the activities that matter most.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Physical Therapist
Olympic Sports & Spine
Olympia, Washington
08.2026 - 11.2026
- Managed a caseload of 15 patients/day.
- Utilized Raintree documentation.
- Outpatient orthopedic setting.
Travel Physical Therapist
MORE Physical Therapy
San Jose, CA
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Managed a caseload of 20 patients/day
- Facilitated prompt entry of notes into Engage system
- Outpatient orthopedic setting treating general orthopedic and sports injuries
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy - Denver West
Wheat Ridge, CO
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed a caseload of 18 patients/day.
- Therapy Bridge note system.
- Outpatient orthopedic setting treating general orthopedic and sports injuries
Physical Therapist
Next Level Sports Performance
Golden, CO
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed a caseload of 12 patients/day.
- Experience with return-to-sports testing, post-op protocols, insurance and cash-pay methods.
- Patient population included firefighters, runners, bikers, soccer, football, volleyball, and snow sport athletes ranging from elementary school through older adults.
Base Defense Battle Captain
82nd Airborne Division U.S. Army
Camp Taji, Iraq
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Primary facilitator for all defensive operations and base closure at Camp Taji, Iraq.
- Managed over 200 personnel composed of Army, Marine, and NATO counterparts, accruing no casualties and a successful base closure.
- Completed Army service obligation at the rank of Captain (O3).
Platoon Leader
82nd Airborne Division U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Primary leader responsible for over 50 paratroopers during airborne operations, soldier conflicts, family and social events, and equipment and weapons inventory up to over $1,000,000.
- Organized large-scale joint force exercises, physical fitness sessions and competitions, and family soldier events.
- Top-ranked group in Company Live Fire Exercise out of 9 Infantry Companies.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Running Rehab
- Functional Dry Needling
- Return-to-Sport Testing
- Post-op Rehab
- Strength and Conditioning
- Plyometric Training
- Manual therapy
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Army Tactics and Training
- Telecommunications Systems
Clinical Affiliation
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 10/2023, 12/2023:
- 6-week full time acute inpatient rehabilitation internship in a military setting.
- 3-week full time outpatient military amputee rehabilitation at the Military Advanced Training Center
- Service Project: Blood flow restriction in the intensive care unit.
Research Publication
Pre-injury Risk Association with Static Balance Symmetry in an Active-Duty Military Population, APTA Federal Section, 2024, Platform Presentation, Boston Combined Sections Meeting, 2024, Dr. Robert Gailey, Dr. Ignacio Gaunaurd
Awards and Certificates
- FDN Level 1
- Rehab of the Injured Runner
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Ranger School
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Expert Infantry Badge
- Airborne School
- Air Assault School
- Rappel Master School
Timeline
Travel Physical Therapist
Olympic Sports & Spine
08.2026 - 11.2026
Travel Physical Therapist
MORE Physical Therapy
02.2026 - 05.2026
Physical Therapist
Next Level Sports Performance
11.2024 - 06.2025
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy - Denver West
06.2024 - 12.2025
Base Defense Battle Captain
82nd Airborne Division U.S. Army
05.2020 - 08.2020
Platoon Leader
82nd Airborne Division U.S. Army
10.2018 - 10.2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Baylor University