Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Employee of the Year
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Jacob Dunwoody

Jacob Dunwoody

Montgomery

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient at adapting to evolving medical protocols and providing compassionate care. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient education, and physical therapy research.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Vaughn Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate Doctors and staff for successful therapy outcomes.
  • Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of hospital patients with inpatient care needs.
  • Assisted the Orthopedic Surgeon with examinations of orthopedic injuries.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Eufaula Physical Therapy
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Full time board certified physical therapist providing services including evaluations, progress notes and all other related duties.
  • Part time observation work with a certified clinical electrophysiologist performing EMG/NCS.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.

Office Administrator

EMG Solutions
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked full time as an office administrator.
  • Provided technical and clerical work
  • In charge of grant research and application processes
  • Maintained all office supplies and other employee supply needs.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Eufaula PT
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked with a temporary PT license.
  • Full time physical therapy work including evaluations, progress notes and all other related duties.

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked full time in the neuro hospital setting as a student managing 5-6 patients per day.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Provided Skilled therapy for each patient based on their specific neurological or physical needs. This includes but not limited to therapeutic activities, exercises, gait training, postural education, balance training, visual field deficit training, wound dressing, first aid, and expert clinical judgment based on medical findings.

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Clearway Pain Solutions Institute
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked full time in outpatient physical therapy pain management managing 12-16 patients per day.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Developed manual therapy skills to reduce chronic pain and improve functional mobility.
  • Provided education to PT, chiropractic, and massage therapy staff on manual therapy skills, techniques and treatment options.
  • Maintained full treatment work schedule including all documentation requirements.

Exercise Physiologist

Progressive Health Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Performed Post-Employment Testing and physical demands assessments.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs.
  • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Health Actions
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Administered therapeutic treatments including soft tissue manipulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and education to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
  • Aided patients in adjusting to use of assistive devices such as prosthetics and orthotics by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Used EMR to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.

Exercise Science Specialist

PT Solutions
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on enhancing team safety, health and injury prevention.
  • Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
  • Conducted data gathering activities, including document review, organization, supervision and quality control of data acquisition, to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
  • Performed accurate quantitative analysis to meet project needs, including targeted data research, collection and report preparation.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FL
08.2021

Skills

  • Skilled in patient relations
  • Manual Therapy
  • Orthopedics
  • Organization and Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Fluent in Swedish
  • Patient safety
  • Patient education

Affiliations

APTA member since 2017

Certification

  • Certified DN Specialist
  • Trained in MSK Ultrasound
  • Trained in Electrophysiology (EMG/NCS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Professional Working

Timeline

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Vaughn Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Eufaula Physical Therapy
08.2022 - 07.2024

Office Administrator

EMG Solutions
11.2021 - 07.2022

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Eufaula PT
08.2021 - 11.2021

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Clearway Pain Solutions Institute
01.2021 - 04.2021

Physical Therapy Student Intern

Health Actions
01.2020 - 03.2020

Exercise Physiologist

Progressive Health Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 01.2021

Exercise Science Specialist

PT Solutions
12.2014 - 06.2018

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences

Hobbies and Interests

In my spare time, I love to go outback and shoot basketball with my kids for fun and exercise.

Employee of the Year

Was awarded the Employee of the Year (2024-2025) for exceptional work collaboration and patient care.