Isaiah Isobal DPT
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and home health settings. Skilled in patient evaluation, evidence-based treatment planning, functional mobility training, fall prevention, gait training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to improving patient outcomes, restoring functional independence, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist at
Vitacare Health Services
Lisle, Illinois
08.2026 - Current
- Independently manage a diverse home health caseload consisting of neurologic, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and medically complex patients.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and skilled reassessments to identify impairments, establish measurable goals, and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Evaluate environmental barriers and provide recommendations for assistive devices, medical equipment, and home modifications to enhance patient safety.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis-specific management, home safety, fall prevention, and long-term self-management strategies.
Physical Therapist Student at
The Encompass Rehabilitation Institute
Libertyville, IL
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed a full student caseload within an inpatient rehabilitation setting, treating patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, other medically complex diagnoses.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and re-assessments to identify impairments, establish measurable goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated daily with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to coordinate care, facilitate discharge planning, and maximize patient independence.
- Utilized clinical reasoning and outcome measures to modify interventions and monitor patient progress throughout the rehabilitation process.
Physical Therapist Student at
Aurora Outpatient Health Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including post-operative rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, chronic pain, and movement dysfunctions.
- Developed and progressed individualized treatment plans utilizing therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy techniques, and functional training.
- Educated patients on injury prevention, ergonomic principles, proper body mechanics, and home exercise program compliance, to maximize functional outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress using objective outcome measures and adjusted interventions to facilitate safe return to daily, occupational, and recreational activities.
Physical Therapist Student at
Marianjoy Rehab Institute
Wheaton, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Independently managed a full, diverse caseload of patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and medically complex diagnoses within a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation environment.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, including gait training, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, transfer training, balance retraining, and community mobility activities.
- Applied advanced clinical reasoning to progress treatment plans based on patient presentation, functional outcomes, and rehabilitation goals.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Marquette University
Milwaukee05-2022
Skills
- Physical Therapy Evaluation and Reassessment
- Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
- Expert Rehabilitation across all settings
- Functional Mobility Training
- Gait Training & Assistive Device Prescription
- Balance Training & Fall Prevention
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
- Transfer & Bed Mobility Training
- Discharge Planning & Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Outcome Measures and Functional Assessment
- Home Safety Assessment
Volunteering Experience
Medical Volunteer | Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chicago, IL
October 11, 2026
- Evaluated and treated over 30 runners, providing individualized treatment plans utilizing manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, different modality usage, and injury prevention methods
- Collaborated effectively with other health team members in a high-volume, fast-paced event, ensuring athlete safety and improvement in performance
- Supported participant safety through mobility assistance, recovery monitoring, and patient communication.
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist, Illinois
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
CPR/AED Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist at
Vitacare Health Services
08.2026 - Current
Physical Therapist Student at
The Encompass Rehabilitation Institute
08.2025 - 12.2025
Physical Therapist Student at
Aurora Outpatient Health Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Physical Therapist Student at
Marianjoy Rehab Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Mount Union
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Marquette University