KARRIGAN COWAN
Student Physical Therapist
Big Rock,IL
Summary
Compassionate student physical therapist with experience providing support to individuals undergoing treatment for a vast number of orthopedic, neurological, and work-related conditions. Fosters supportive relationships and provides great service by leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills. Successfully manages personal goals and organizes activities to help patients achieve goals. Offering skills from 3 years of educational and caregiving excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Athletico Physical Therapy
Collinsville; St. Charles, IL
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Communicated back to physical therapists regarding patient performance and condition, monitored safety of patients during rehabilitation, and conducted front office duties to assist in the organization of the clinic.
Student Physical Therapist
Concentra Physical Therapy, Outpatient Specialty Rotation
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Contributed to rehabilitation of patients dealing with complex issues such as work-related injuries, work conditioning, and chronic pain.
Student Physical Therapist
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Highland, IL.
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Completed rounds with healthcare staff, made discharge recommendations, contributed to rehabilitation of patient s/p orthopedic and other surgeries, and assisted in care of patients with COVID-19.
Student Physical Therapist
OSF St, Elizabeth Medical Center, Outpatient Orthopedic Rotation
Ottawa, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve activities of daily living, alleviate pain and prevent further limitations.
Expected
Northwestern Medical Group, Outpatient Orthopedic
Sugar Grove, IL.
01.2022 - 04.2022
Education
Physical Therapy
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Sports; Exercise Science
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Patient relations
Patient monitoring
Patient chart management
Treatment plan development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
EPIC Documentation
Additional Information
- Oneita J. Waltenberger Scholarship Recipient (2020); DeKalb County Farm Bureau Medical Scholarship (2019,2020); DeKalb County Farm Bureau Robert Morley Science Scholarship (2018,2019); EIU Honors College Scholarship Recipient (2017, 2018)
Timeline
Expected
Northwestern Medical Group, Outpatient Orthopedic
01.2022 - 04.2022
Student Physical Therapist
OSF St, Elizabeth Medical Center, Outpatient Orthopedic Rotation
12.2021 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
St. Joseph’s Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Student Physical Therapist
Concentra Physical Therapy, Outpatient Specialty Rotation
11.2020 - 12.2020
Physical Therapy
Northern Illinois University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
Athletico Physical Therapy
01.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Sports; Exercise Science
Eastern Illinois University
08.2015 - 05.2019