Jessica McLeod
Lowell,MI
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills.
Provide a supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs and have distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with interdisciplinary health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools.
Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Corewell Health
12.2010 - Current
- Evaluate and design plan of care for patients in the acute care setting with extensive cardiac and other medical history and critical illness
- Educate patients and families on mobility, energy conservation techniques, strengthening, body mechanics, breathing techniques and cardiac precautions
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluate need for assistive devices and provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Valley State University – Doctorate of Physical Therapy
08.2013 - Current
- Assistant Lab Instructor for Physical Therapy Cardiopulmonary courses
- Developed and Co-taught Advanced Cardiopulmonary Topics course
- Engage students in learning experiences through hands on practice, case studies, practical examinations, question and answer conversations and provided constructive feedback
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes.
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Dery Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI07.2010
Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training -
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05.2007
Certification
Licensed PT, MI, 07/2025
Professional Development
- ICU Clinical Lead
- Created Multiple Quick Reference Guides and provided in-service education on complex topics
- CI for 1-2 students per year from 2011-2023
- Presenter at Michigan Physical Therapy Student Conference
Published Research
Shoemaker M.J., Gaskell, A., Vandebunte, K., Sefton, D., McLeod, J., Karia D.H., Dickinson, M.G., Khaghani, A. (2014) Early ambulation predicts length of stay and discharge location following left ventricular assist device implantation. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 25(3):75-85.
McLeod, Jessica L., Van Dam, Ashley A., Heiss, Ashley K., Shoemaker, Michael J. (2014). Rehabilitation Considerations for the Older Adult with Heart Failure: A Review of the Literature. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 3: 155-165.
Shoemaker, Michael J.1; McLeod, Jessica L.2; Gaskell, Allison L.1; Vandebunte, Kristen1; Sefton, David1; Karia, Darshak2; Dickinson, Michael2; Khaghani, Asghar2. (2014). Single Center Comparison of Initial Acute Care Outcomes in Patients Awaiting Heart Transplant: The Heartmate II vs Heartware. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 25(4): 118.
Shoemaker, Michael J.; Gutowski, Amanda; Mallgren, Megan; Oliver, Laura; Van Dam, Ashley; McLeod, Jessica; Mohney, Emily. (2019) Physical Therapist Determination of Discharge Disposition in the Acute Care Setting. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy 10(3): 93-106.
Shoemaker M.J., Ferrick A., Fischer C., Schuurman C., Cartwright K., McLeod J., Schuman E., Van Dam A., Dickenson M.G. (2019). Quantification of Seasonal Variation in Daily Physical Activity in Individuals with Heart Failure and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator/Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Devices. Heart Int. 13(2): 31–37.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Valley State University – Doctorate of Physical Therapy
08.2013 - Current
Physical Therapist
Corewell Health
12.2010 - Current
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Dery Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
09.2009 - 12.2010
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training -
Lake Superior State University