Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations - Apta
Focusedelectives
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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JESSICA MATSUSHIMA

Denver,CO

Summary

Motivated New Grad Physical Therapist with good relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about applying evidence-based practices to patient's POC and interventions. Detail-oriented and reliable with a hardworking nature.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Spark Home Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide in-home physical therapy for pediatric patients with varying conditions
  • Develop individualized care plans and collaborate with caregivers to support patients' growth and mobility
  • Focus on improving functional movement, motor skills, coordination, and independence for children in home-based settings
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.

Student Physical Therapist, CE III (16 Weeks)

Texas Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided care for a wide range of diagnoses from infancy to young adulthood, full caseload with simple and complex cases
  • Coordinated treatments with occupational therapists and communicated with medical teams
  • Creating a plan of care, discussing with parents the goals, prior level of function, and what PT in the hospital will work on

Student Physical Therapist, CE II (10 Weeks)

Aurora Public Schools (Ages 3-10)
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Progression/regression of interventions during sessions, seeing 90-95% of full caseload simple and complex cases
  • Screened preschool and elementary students for physical therapy needs
  • Documented progress, IEPs, and collaborated with educators and other providers

Student Physical Therapist, ICE II (80 Hours)

Proactive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
  • Exam and evaluation of patients with peers, directing aides regarding exercise prescription, administered therapeutic modalities with patients

Student Physical Therapist, CE I

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center (Outpatient)
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Exam and evaluation of new patients, creating a plan of care, following surgical protocols, progression of interventions, improvement of hands-on treatment of mobilizations and massage, documentation on full caseload, seeing 10-12 simple cases

Student Physical Therapist, ICE I

University of Colorado Hospital- Cardiac ICU and Acute Care of the Elderly Unit (Inpatient)
  • Discussing with CIs about chart review, plan of care, and discharge recommendations
  • Worked with one peer during evaluations, treatment sessions, and documenting
  • Helped patients improve functional mobility by prescribing appropriate interventions.

Rehab Technician

UCHealth, Aurora, CO
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Assist therapists in mobilizing patients in ICU, acute floor, and inpatient rehab unit
  • Maintain patient safety by managing lines, equipment and anticipating therapist’s needs to allow them to remain close to the patient
  • Manages administrative duties by maintaining regulatory time requirements and creating daily schedules
  • Clean, maintain, adjust and fix rehabilitation equipment.

Student Observer, Colorado in Motion

02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Partnered with a pediatric physical therapist to work with and observe progress of patients
  • Assisted with interventions targeting balance, strength and complex rehabilitation technology.

Student Intern, Banner Rehab West

01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted patients with optimal exercise performance
  • Collaborated with therapists regarding exercise prescriptions
  • Administered therapeutic modalities with patients under supervision
  • Practiced supervised assessments and treatment interventions.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO
12.2023

Skills

  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Rehabilitation techniques for functional mobility
  • Patient/Family Education

Certification

  • CPR
  • BLS

Affiliations - Apta

Colorado Chapter, Acute Care Section, Pediatric Section, Neurology Section

Focusedelectives

  • Pediatric Care
  • Acute Care

Volunteer Experience

  • 11/2019, 02/2020, Craig Rehabilitation Hospital, Assisted and supervised patients with functional electrical stimulation bikes, set up e-stim pads to stimulate weak muscles, and maintained safety with the use of wheel blocks
  • 11/2022, Present, DAWN Clinic, Stout Street Clinic, Perform patient intake and systems review for a multidisciplinary healthcare center for underserved individuals and families
  • 12/2022, Present, Night Owls, Provide individualised care and activities for children with special needs

Timeline

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Spark Home Health
06.2024 - Current

Student Physical Therapist, CE III (16 Weeks)

Texas Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023

Student Physical Therapist, CE II (10 Weeks)

Aurora Public Schools (Ages 3-10)
01.2023 - 02.2023

Student Physical Therapist, CE I

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center (Outpatient)
04.2022 - 06.2022

Rehab Technician

UCHealth, Aurora, CO
06.2018 - 06.2023

Student Observer, Colorado in Motion

02.2018 - 05.2018

Student Intern, Banner Rehab West

01.2018 - 05.2018

Student Physical Therapist, ICE II (80 Hours)

Proactive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Student Physical Therapist, ICE I

University of Colorado Hospital- Cardiac ICU and Acute Care of the Elderly Unit (Inpatient)

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Colorado Anschutz
JESSICA MATSUSHIMA