Jayden Dumas
Conway
Summary
Future new graduate physical therapist dedicated to enhancing functional mobility, performance, and quality of life through evidence-based practice. Strong interest in orthopedics and sports physical therapy, with a commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, and lifelong professional growth.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Clinical Internship
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2025 - 10.2025
12/2025 - 01/2026
- Gained experience treating patients with a variety of neurologic, musculoskeletal, and other impairments. I have spent extensive time treating on the neuro floor.
- Has earned National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care
- Upon completion of experience, will complete an inservice for PT/OT/SLP department
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
Harris and Renshaw PT
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Gained experience treating patients with a variety of musculoskeletal impairments.
- Gained hands-on experience with sideline football coverage (55+ hours) working with Sylvan Hills High School Sports Medicine team and athletic trainer.
Some of my responsibilities included:
- Pre-game wrapping and taping
- On-field injury management
- Sideline monitoring
- Hydration management
- Post-game recovery management
Future Clinical Internships
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
D1 Sports
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Outpatient orthopedic clinic with a large sports specific population treating advanced athletes of all levels, from middle school to professional sports.
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic Internship
Blue Rose Physical Therapy
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Outpatient Orthopedic clinic that specializes in Running/Gait Biomechanics, Sports medicine, sports performance training.
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
Results Physiotherapy
06 - 07.2026
- Outpatient Orthopedic clinic heavily focused on manual therapy
- Also has areas of treatment in dry needling, running injury treatment, pelvic health, work injury treatment, and telehealth.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12.2022
Skills
- Exceptional Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Eagerness to Learn & Grow
- Great Customer Service Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
Affiliations
- Student Advisory Board Member for UCA's College of Health & Behavioral Sciences, serving as the liaison between the department and DPT students.
- Executive Board Member: Program Coordinator & Event Manager for the Black Male Achievement Challenge Program
- Executive Board Member: Chapter President and Event Monitor for the Alpha Chi Honor Society
- Lead Ambassador for the Project X: Demystifying the Unknowns of College Life, Early Arrival Program (3x)
- Mentor for the Minority Mentorship Program
- Member of Pre-Physical Therapy Club
- Member of Physical Therapy Club
- Member of Minority Pre-Health Association
Certification
- Adult, Child, & Infant CPR & AED, Advanced First Aid Certified
- Certificate of Proficiency in Health Coaching (2022)
- Orthopedic Certified Dry Needling (complete Nov 2025)
Timeline
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic Internship
Blue Rose Physical Therapy
03.2026 - 05.2026
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
D1 Sports
02.2026 - 03.2026
Acute Care Clinical Internship
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2025 - 10.2025
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
Harris and Renshaw PT
08.2025 - 09.2025
Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Internship
Results Physiotherapy
06 - 07.2026
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Central Arkansas
Awards
- Inducted into UCA’s Purple Society, Who’s Who Among UCA Students (2022) National recognition as one of the outstanding campus leaders of the year.
- Presidential Scholar (5x)
- Minority Academic Achiever Award (3x)
- BearsServe Challenge Achievement Award (2x) (2021, 2022)
- Recognized by UCA Faculty as an “Outstanding Student”(2022)
- Nomination for the “Department of Health Sciences Outstanding Student of the Year” award
- Nomination for “Student Leader of the Year” in the UCA Student Involvement Awards 2020-2021
- Award of Recognition at the 1st annual ODC Image Awards (2021) recognized for my contribution and involvement in the BMAC program and its Executive Board.
- UCA 2021 SAMHSA Infographic Contest Winner; My Infographic was sent to grant writers for use through the Health Promotion department (2021)
- Prevention Creativity Award (2022), We were awarded for our collaborative work on the development of the interactive methamphetamine prevention workbook. The interactive workbook was designed to be completed by 3rd-5th graders and their parents/guardians and incorporated comics, learning activities, social media, and resources for adults.
Related Work Experience
OrthoSouth Physical Therapy, Southhaven, MS
Physical Therapy Technician
12/2023 - 08/2023
- Responsible for assisting physical therapists and occupational therapists with clinical and non-clinical tasks to make the patient's experience successful and therapists’ schedules flow smoothly; Other required responsibilities as expected.
Reference: Casey McGhee, PT, MPT, OCS, Cert MDT, CMP (Clinical Manager), (cmcghee@orthosouth.org)