Isabella Moriconi

Dedicated third-year physical therapy student with a projected graduation in May 2025 and plans to sit for the NPTE in April 2025. Aiming to complete a pediatric physical therapy residency to gain expert mentorship and enhance skills in treating diverse pediatric populations. Committed to obtaining the PCS credential and increasing access to specialized physical therapy services.

Student Volunteer, 08/2024 – 12/2024

Children's Assistive Technology (CATS) - Roanoke, VA

• Assist with device fittings and adjustments alongside an interprofessional team, ensuring proper fit and function
• Communicate effectively with families and children with special needs, providing compassionate support and education during the fitting process
• Clean and prepare used assistive devices for donation to children in need through organized "scrub" events

Pediatric Physical Therapy Shadowing Experience, 08/2024-12/2024

Carilion Clinics and Roanoke County Public Schools - Roanoke, VA

• Proactively arranged shadowing opportunities with pediatric physical therapists outside of didactic requirements, gaining exposure to diverse clinical settings, including outpatient pediatrics, NICU III and PICU at Carilion Memorial Hospital, a specialized tone clinic at New River Valley Medical Center, and school-based physical therapy at Bonsack Elementary

Volunteer Student Physical Therapist, 09/2022-12-2024

Bradley Free Clinic- Roanoke, VA

• Conduct developmental movement screenings for school-aged children at monthly pediatric clinics to identify potential areas of developmental delay and educate families about community resources to promote healthy growth
• Provide evidence-based physical therapy services for underinsured patients in the Roanoke Valley with supervision of licensed physical therapists and interprofessionals

International PT Shadowing Participant, 07/2021-08-2021

Toucan Abroad - Puerto Vallarta, MX

• Completed in a three-week physical therapy shadowing program in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, observing licensed physical therapists across three clinical settings, including pediatrics at RIE Vallarta where I worked with children 0-8 years old
• Acquired hands-on, supervised experiences with exposure to diverse patient populations and treatment methods
• Enhancing cultural competence and communication skills through travel excursions and interactions with the local community

• · Student Researcher: “Validation of the Pre-Professional Pain Education Survey (3PES) to Determine Student Readiness to treat chronic pain”, with a poster abstract that has been accepted for the 2025 CSM
• Collaborated with capstone faculty advisor and 3 other student researchers to develop research questions and hypotheses
• Performed literature review to gather relevant information regarding Pain Neuroscience Education
• Contributed to the development of an abstract that was accepted for presentation at the 2025 APTA Combined Sections Meeting

• HIPAA, Pediatric and Adult CPR & First Aid Certified
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Member, 2023 – Present
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Pediatric Component, Member, 2024 - Present
• Member of Radford University Student PT Association (RUSPTA)
• Member of Radford University American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)

Tasting Room Associate, 05/2021-Present

Veritas Vineyard and Winery - Afton, VA

• Balances academic responsibilities with part-time work in the service industry where the skills of communication, patience, and time management are critical. Works in tasting room as an associate knowledgeable about the wines and foods offered at the vineyard and assists during private events with serving and setting up the event space.

Childcare Provider, 5/2018 - Present

Private - Roanoke and Charlottesville, VA areas 

• Experience with ages 0-15 as a PRN nanny for families via Care.com
• Served as a full-time nanny for two elementary aged girls during undergraduate education at James Madison.
• Volunteer nursery aide at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA
• Experience instructing private swim lessons for children ages 0-15

Group Exercise Instructor, 9/2018 - 05/2021

James Madison University Recreation Center - Harrisonburg, VA 

• As a JMU student, instructed fitness classes (Cycle, HIIT, and Core) to 1-30 participants of various fitness levels, practicing knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise prescription and instruction
• Selected by manager as top cycle instructor to host mentorship workshops geared at developing and evaluating instructors in training