Jace M. Kempner
Santa Rosa Beach
Summary
I am a driven individual with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience. I am proficient in conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic exercises to enhance patients' physical well-being. I am skilled in utilizing a range of modalities to optimize functional outcomes. Also, I am a collaborative team player with outstanding communication skills, eager to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Physical Therapist
Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Tallahassee
02.2026 - Current
- Evaluated patient mobility and functional capabilities for tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborated with coaches and athletic trainers to develop personalized training plans.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and adjusted protocols as needed.
Terminal Clinical Experience Rotation II
Refine PT & Performance
Mobile
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered skilled outpatient physical therapy care to a diverse patient population including high school and collegiate athletes, geriatric patients, pulmonary patients, and individuals with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Performed sport-specific and functional training for athletic populations to improve performance and reduce risk of reinjury.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, movement analysis, and patient-specific cueing to address pain, mobility restrictions, and movement dysfunctions.
Terminal Clinical Experience Rotation I
Advent Health-Orlando
Winter Park
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided skilled physical therapy interventions for primarily stroke patients, as well as individuals with spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and cancer-related impairments in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Utilized task-specific training, neuroplasticity principles, and progressive functional strengthening to improve independence with bed mobility, transfers, gait, and activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, including occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and physicians, to develop and progress patient-centered plans of care.
Integrated Clinical Experience Rotation
Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center
Santa Rosa Beach
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Applied manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and patient education in a clinical setting helped reinforce concepts learned in the classroom.
- Managed a caseload of eight patients per day while conducting 1-2 low to moderate complexity evaluations daily over six weeks.
Physical Therapy Intern
West Florida Hospital
Pensacola
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Observed and actively participated in patient interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities.
Head Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
Pensacola
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Guided and mentored a team of personal trainers to ensure top-notch services were delivered to clients.
- Tailored individualized workout plans for clients according to their fitness aspirations, capabilities, and preferences.
- Performed fitness assessments and routine progress evaluations to monitor client improvements and modify customized workout plans as necessary.
Strength & Conditioning Volunteer Coach
University of West Florida
Pensacola
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Delivered guidance and instruction on proper exercise techniques, emphasizing strength training and flexibility exercises.
- Assisted athletes with strength training exercises to ensure safe and effective performance, leading to enhanced progress tracking.
- Facilitated & oversaw team workouts encompassing weight training, conditioning drills, and agility exercises tailored to individual performance and goals.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2021
Associate of Arts - Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Reliability
- Manual Therapy
- Exercise Prescription
- Video/Audio Editing
- Manual therapy
Affiliations
APTA, 08/01/25
Certification
CPR/BLS, 09/01/26
Timeline
Travel Physical Therapist
Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
02.2026 - Current
Terminal Clinical Experience Rotation II
Refine PT & Performance
09.2025 - 12.2025
Terminal Clinical Experience Rotation I
Advent Health-Orlando
05.2025 - 08.2025
Integrated Clinical Experience Rotation
Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Physical Therapy Intern
West Florida Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Head Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
06.2020 - 01.2021
Strength & Conditioning Volunteer Coach
University of West Florida
01.2020 - 05.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Tallahassee Community College