Jalen Harding
Austin,TX
Summary
Doctor of Physical Therapy student with experience in acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and sports-related injury support. Skilled in therapeutic exercise, mobility and functional activities, therapeutic modalities, patient monitoring, and clinical documentation under licensed supervision. Brings a strong foundation in kinesiology, clinical reasoning, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, with a commitment to safe, evidence-informed care and collaborative interdisciplinary practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
02.2026 - Current
- Assist physical therapists with mobility training, transfers, therapeutic activities, and functional rehabilitation for medically complex patients.
- Monitor patient response to activity and communicate changes in symptoms, vital signs, and functional status to the rehabilitation team.
- Collaborate with PTs, OTs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate safe patient mobility and progression of functional activity.
- Develop experience with safe patient handling, clinical precautions, mobility assistance, and interdisciplinary communication in an acute-care environment.
Rehabilitation Technician
Liberty City Healthcare
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Gained experience working with recreational and athletic populations, including individuals rehabilitating from sports related injuries
- Assisted with therapeutic exercise programs focused on improving strength, range of motion, flexibility, balance, mobility, and functional performance.
- Guided patients through prescribed exercises and monitored technique, movement quality, and tolerance to activity under the direction of licensed therapists.
- Applied e-stim and other therapeutic modalities under the direction of licensed therapists.
Manual Therapist
Anthony Medical and Chiropractic
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided hands-on soft-tissue and mobility techniques under the direction of licensed clinicians.
- Assisted patients with individualized stretching, mobility, and exercise activities to address movement limitations and functional goals.
- Observed movement patterns and communicated patient symptoms, responses, and changes to supervising clinicians.
Medical Aid-Intramural Sports
Baylor University
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Administered first aid and basic injury treatment on-site care for intramural athletes during competition.
- Assisted with the initial assessment of sports-related injuries and determining the appropriate next steps within scope.
- Assisted with documenting sports-related injuries and medical incidents, including basic injury information, care provided, and participant response, while communicating concerns to appropriate staff.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Austin, TX04-2028
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Baylor University
Waco, TX12-2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Exercise Prescription
- Joint Mobilization
- Gait Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Mobility and Transfers
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Basic Life Support- valid through 2027
First Aid and CPR- valid through 2027
Student Member of APTA and TPTA
Timeline
Rehabilitation Technician
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
02.2026 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Liberty City Healthcare
01.2025 - 01.2026
Manual Therapist
Anthony Medical and Chiropractic
01.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Aid-Intramural Sports
Baylor University
10.2019 - 04.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Baylor University