JACOB STEPHAN
Chula Vista,Ca
Summary
Healthcare support professional with a background in exercise physiology and direct patient care. Supports mobility recovery, patient comfort, and clinical observation while recording updates for care teams and working closely with other physical therapists. Holds training in BLS, CPR/AED, HIPAA,infection control, basic outpatient physical therapy, training in acute care settings
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PACE volunteer
Marie Halfman
San Marcos, California
10.2026 - 10.2026
- Responded to call lights and provided blankets to support patient comfort.
- Directed patient comfort needs through prompt response to mental status changes and wants of patients.
- Supported postoperative mobility recovery by assisting physical therapists with range-of-motion exercises.
- Partnered with physical therapists to support postoperative mobility recovery through range-of-motion exercises.
- Recorded patient observations and shared updates with PACE staff.
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Busser
Manna Korean BBQ Busse
Chula Vista, Ca
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained safety and organization of customer areas in high-demand setting, ensuring positive guest experiences.
- Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers and managers, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
- Completed internship in summer 2025
volunteer
Grossmont Sharp Hospital
La mesa, Ca
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Dedicated over 100 hours to volunteer service, contributing to program success
- Supported therapist in implementing nonclinical patient protocols to enhance patient care
- Facilitated patient management and communication strategies to improve interactions
Education
Ph.D. - Physical Therapy
University of St Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, California01-2028
Bachelor's of science - exercise physiology
California state University
Chico-Chico, Ca05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Mobility support
- Range of motion
- Patient evaluations
- Vital signs measurement
- Clinical records
- Infection control
- Healthcare compliance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Team collaboration
- Patient interaction
Certification
- Type of Award / Award Description
- Heart saver CPR AED – American heart association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American heart associations
- HIPPA Privacy and Security Training
- First Aid Certified
- OSHA Safety Training – completed
- Elderly Abuse Awareness and prevention training completed
- APTA member since 2025.
Experience
Grossmont Sharp Hospital, volunteer, La mesa, Ca, 2023, Assisted therapist with nonclinical patient protocols,, Assisted with patient management and communication styles when needed, #hours 100+
Research
- Research assistant- Dr Sangyup Lee
- California state University Chico/ 2024-2025
- Investigated how augmented reality (AR) googles influence gait patterns in elderly and young adults
- Collected and analyzed motion data to study the effects of visual and cognitive stimuli on motor control and balance.
- Applied biomechanical concepts to interpret movement variability and safety ambulation
- Research assistant – Alex Young, M.S
- California State University of Chico/ 2024
- Assisted in a comparative study of RPE-based vs. Percentage-based deadlifting programs
- Monitored participant performance and perceived exertion to improve strength training outcomes
- Supported data entry, documentation, and development of evidence-based training protocols
Timeline
PACE volunteer
Marie Halfman
10.2026 - 10.2026
Busser
Manna Korean BBQ Busse
06.2025 - 08.2025
volunteer
Grossmont Sharp Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Ph.D. - Physical Therapy
University of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor's of science - exercise physiology
California state University