GABRIELA FISCH, PT, DPT, OCS
Summary
Seasoned Physical Therapist with a proven track record in Hospital based healthcare as well as private practice, specializing in orthopaedics and women’s health. Instrumental in establishing Centre Lincoln Park from its inception, skilled in team collaboration within the healthcare sector with adaptability, analytical abilities, and project management capabilities honed through years of clinical practice. Eager to leverage these skills to drive impactful solutions in the healthcare sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Adjunct Faculty PTA program
- Develop and instruct student lectures, labs, and clinical simulations to prepare students for careers in exercise science or physical therapy
- Student mentor fostering academic and professional growth
Physical Therapist
Centre Physical Therapy
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Orthopaedic and pelvic floor women’s health physical therapist
- Developed and grew this clinic from its inception
- Implemented outreach programs to increase community awareness and build referral sources
Senior Physical Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
05.2016 - 04.2022
- Orthopaedic physical therapist
- New hire mentor
- Sports team subspecialty
- Student clinical instructor
- Orthopaedic residency faculty clinical mentor
- Coordinator of student observation/volunteers
Physical Therapist
KSB Medical Center
Dixon, IL
02.2018 - 02.2020
- PRN Acute care/homecare physical therapist
Physical Therapist I-Float Pool
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Float pool physical therapist, acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient settings
Education
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist -
Loyola Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency
Maywood, IL11.2018
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL04.2016
Bachelors - Exercise Science, Psychology
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2013
Skills
- Ambulatory care
- Acute care
- Insurance utilization
- Physician collaboration
- Electronic health record
- Direct patient care
- Care coordination
- Project management
- Teaching
- Staff education and training
- Mentorship
- Adaptability
- Time management
Professional Presentations
- Baby in Bloom, Guest Lecture, 2024, Harnessing Your Pelvic Power
- Monica & Andy, Guest Lecture, 2023, 2024, What to Expect When You're Expecting
- Brooklyn Boulders, Guest Lecture, 2022, Climb Right, a Guide to Climbing Injury and Prevention
- APTA combined sections meeting, 2021, poster presentation, The Outcomes of PT with TMJ Disorder
- Loyola Medical Center Orthopaedic Conference, 2019, Guest Lecture, Chronic Pain and the Interdisciplinary Approach
Publications
The Outcomes of PT with TMJ Disorder: A Retrospective Study, published 2021, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The Effects of Wearable Exoskeleton Stride Management Assist System (SMA®) on Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics in Individuals Post-Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial, published 2015, Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Membership
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- Illinois Physical Therapy Association
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist July 2016, exp. 6/30/2026
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) July 2019, exp. 6/30/2029
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Malcolm X College
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Centre Physical Therapy
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
KSB Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Physical Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2016 - 04.2022
Physical Therapist I-Float Pool
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2018
Licensed Physical Therapist July 2016, exp. 6/30/2026
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) July 2019, exp. 6/30/2029
Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist -
Loyola Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Bachelors - Exercise Science, Psychology
St. Ambrose University
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