Jessica Keegan
Kunkletown,PA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong ability in exercise prescription and progression. Able to cultivate a positive rapport with patients and the healthcare team. Recognized for outstanding work ethic, integrity, and commitment to achieving goals. Offering leadership, dedication, and time management. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Outpatient Rehabilitation, St. Luke's Physical Therapy
Stroudsburg
06.2016 - Current
- Instructing patients about the use of treatment and equipment
- Implement selected interventions, obtain data, and progress patients as directed
- Provide treatments to facilitate independence and functioning
- Orienting, supervising, and training students, volunteers, and support staff
- Record detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts
- Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting
- Answered patient questions promptly through email, phone, and in person.
Assistant Softball Coach
Stroudsburg High School
Stroudsburg
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs
- Helped organize travel and away game logistics
- Worked with players to improve game skills such as hitting, pitching, and fielding
- Assisted players with developing observational skills, discipline, and patience to improve game play
- Oversaw training and conditioning programs to prepare players for competition
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities and assign players to correct positions on team
- Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings
- Assisted with fundraising events.
Head Field Hockey Coach
Pleasant Valley High School
Brodheadsville
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed team budget to efficiently procure equipment and plan for necessary travel and operations expenses
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies
- Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure continuous success
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
Fitness Trainer
The Body Shop
Brodheadsville
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Trained individuals for goals including weight loss, sports performance, and overall fitness
- Devised new programs and monitored client progress
- Administered various fitness assessments to measure client progress
- Checked all gym equipment for proper use and function
- Led, instructed, and motivated individuals during exercise class
- Instructed new members on gym equipment usage.
Strength And Conditioning Intern
Lehigh University Strength & Conditioning
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided proper execution instructions and feedback to athletes to enhance performance
- Coached middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes on Speed, agility, and explosion
- Designed and implemented speed camp programs
- Optimized student-athlete performance, health, and wellness by promoting best practices
- Assisted in designing, organizing, and supervising conditioning programs for Football and Soccer teams
- Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance
- Managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed, and endurance.
Field Hockey Coach Graduate Assistant
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Evaluated and corrected players execution of skills and techniques
- Designed and administered strength and conditioning practices and programs
- Handled budgeting information and organized fundraisers, clinics, and tournaments
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies
- Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches
- Assisted with academic needs of athletes by leading study hall
- Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings.
Physical Therapist Aide
West End Physical Therapy
Gilbert
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supported physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment, and materials
- Supported practice efficiency by answering telephone calls, making appointments, and organizing records.
Athletic Director Graduate Assistant
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg
06.2011
- Preparation and management of intercollegiate athletic events
- Scheduled and assigned duties for staff of 40 student workers
- Responsible for field house security and athletic weight room management
- Set up for athletic events including basketball, wrestling, track and field, baseball, softball, and lacrosse
- Assisted with event admission, concession sales, entertainment, and 50/50 sales
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program
- Helped to design fitness and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
Education
Associate Of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05.2016
Master Of Science - Exercise Science
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA07.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA06.2011
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Budgeting
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Work Ethic
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Body composition assessments
- Vital assessment
- Therapeutic & exercise equipment
- Documentation
- Body Mechanics
- Treatment implementation
- Strength training
- Patient Care
Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Blood Flow Restriction
Continuing education
- American Heart association, Basic Life Support, (CPR and AED) certification, September 15, 2020
- Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Dysfunction a er mTBI: Concepts for the Rehabilitation Professional, October, 2020
- Certification in Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation, August, 2020
- SLPT Grand Rounds: Healthy Running CME, May, 2019
- SLPT Grand Rounds: Throwing Mechanics and Video Motion Analysis, June, 2019
- Manual Therapy, Core Activation, and Exercise Progression, October, 2019
- Mckenzie A, Comprehensive analysis of lumbar spine, May, 2018
- A Study of Neurodynamics: The Body's Living Alarm, January, 2017
- Full list of continuing education available upon request
Achievements
- East Stroudsburg University DII Field Hockey
- First team NFHCA All-American
- First team All-PSAC East
- Capital One Academic All-District Women's At Large, Second team
- School record holder for most goals in a season
- 3rd in PSAC history for Goals scored
- 2010 DII Division leader in Goals and Goals per game
References
Melissa Hager, PT, DPT, OCS, Facility Director, Spine Fellow, St. Lukes Physical Therapy, 614 Interchange Rd, Kresgeville, PA 18333, (272)-639-5350, Melissa.Hager@Sluhn.org
Gregory Massie, PT, DPT, OCS, Facility Director, St. Luke's Physical Therapy, 208 Lifeline Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360, (570) 664-8780, Gregory.Massie@Sluhn.org
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Outpatient Rehabilitation, St. Luke's Physical Therapy
06.2016 - Current
Head Field Hockey Coach
Pleasant Valley High School
06.2013 - 05.2015
Fitness Trainer
The Body Shop
07.2012 - 03.2014
Strength And Conditioning Intern
Lehigh University Strength & Conditioning
06.2012 - 08.2012
Field Hockey Coach Graduate Assistant
East Stroudsburg University
08.2011 - 08.2012
Athletic Director Graduate Assistant
East Stroudsburg University
06.2011
Assistant Softball Coach
Stroudsburg High School
01.2010 - 06.2016
Physical Therapist Aide
West End Physical Therapy
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification
- Blood Flow Restriction
Associate Of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Master Of Science - Exercise Science
East Stroudsburg University
Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Physiology
East Stroudsburg University
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