Jennifer Cassel
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Dynamic pediatric physical therapist with over eight years of experience in outpatient and school-based settings, specializing in evidence-based practices that integrate conventional, aquatic, and hippotherapy techniques. A strong commitment to exceptional patient outcomes is demonstrated through effective collaboration within multidisciplinary treatment teams. Expertise in communicating evidence-based information is showcased through engaging treatment methods, impactful family collaboration, and meticulous EMR documentation. Passionate about fostering a supportive environment that enhances the well-being and development of young patients, ensuring personalized care tailored to each child's unique needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Hope Landing Inc
08.2017 - 11.2025
- Administered and interpreted results of standardized tests following protocols to construct intervention plans, including establishing short and long-range goals, frequency and duration of treatment in the pediatric outpatient and school based settings.
- Assessed children's developmental motor skills to create and administered individually-designed treatment programs to restore and improve physical functioning to allow patients to achieve their full potential utilizing hippotherapy and aquatic therapy to enhance outcomes and motivation
- Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing by recording detailed prognosis, treatment responses and progress notes in EMR patient charts in a timely manner.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers through effective communication both verbal and written as well as provided information and education to patients and family members regarding diagnosis, therapeutic treatments and HEP's to promote a continuity of patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Collaborated daily with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Equine Director
Hope Landing Inc
11.2017 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of equine facility, equine handlers and equine staff ensuring optimal care and management of horses.
- Developed and implemented annual safety training programs for equine handlers, enhancing skills in horse handling and care.
- Promoted and provided continuing education for occupational, speech and physical therapists implementing evidenced based treatment techniques in accordance with American Hippotherapy Association guidelines
- Developed, organized and executed Hope Landing Public Horse Camp experience providing a connection with the community to rise awareness of the therapeutic effects of equine interaction and all children
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Therapeutic Riding 4 Heart and Soul
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Instructed group and private therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults of various levels of physical, mental and emotional disabilities inn accordance with PATH International standards as a certified riding instructor.
- Collaborated with other instructors and healthcare professionals for engaging activities and teaching strategies both on and off the horse.
- Coordinated volunteers, sidewalkers, horse handlers and riders to ensure a safe and successful lesson.
Lead Veterinarian Technician
Lake View Equine Clinic
05.2005 - 08.2014
- Created efficient documented to condense medical examination findings, and accurately record treatments.
- Assisted with all diagnostic and treatment including lameness evaluations, radiographic imaging, ultrasound imaging, shock-wave treatments and joint injections.
- Trained, managed, and implemented policies regarding other veterinarian technicians, equine handlers, and general staff.
- Client liaison regarding treatment, follow-up and future care of their equine athlete.
Equine Manager and Academy Assistant Director
Kinni Valley Riding Academy
11.2008 - 09.2010
- Created and taught age appropriate curriculum for children horse enthusiasts summer camp, ages 5-15.
- Assisted with the implementation of new online and social media marketing promotion to expand recruitment area for lessons and summer camp program.
- Coordinated weekly awards production for summer camp participants.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Equine Science with an agricultural business management option
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI01-2010
Skills
- Commitment to responsibility
- Adaptability
- Administration skills
- Avid consumer of continuing education
- Clinical education facilitator
- Equine industry connections
- Collaborative leadership
- Communication skills for relationship building
Accomplishments
- American Hippotherary level 1 completion (2016)
- PATH International Certified Riding Instructor (2016- present)
- TMR TOTs Level 1 and 2 certification (2021, 2023)
- Reflex Integration Certification (2024)
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Arkansas, 2017-01-01 to present
- PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, 2016-09-01
- Physical Therapist, 2017-08-01 to present
Timeline
Equine Director
Hope Landing Inc
11.2017 - 11.2025
Physical Therapist
Hope Landing Inc
08.2017 - 11.2025
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Therapeutic Riding 4 Heart and Soul
05.2017 - 07.2017
Equine Manager and Academy Assistant Director
Kinni Valley Riding Academy
11.2008 - 09.2010
Lead Veterinarian Technician
Lake View Equine Clinic
05.2005 - 08.2014
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Mary
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Equine Science with an agricultural business management option
University of Wisconsin - River Falls