Jessica Zielecki
Benton,PA
Summary
I am a motivated individual with hands-on experience in pediatric physical therapy who demonstrates effective time management, communication and problem solving skills with a desire to start a career in academia to provide evidenced based knowledge and provide guidance and support to doctoral students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapy
Wyoming Valley Children’s Association
Forty-Fort, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluates, screens, and treat the pediatric population with various neurological, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic conditions in the early intervention and school based setting
- Documents evaluations, screens, daily notes, and individualized education programs in IEPWriter
- Collaborates with various disciplines including occupational therapy, nursing, teaching staff, speech language pathology, as well as family members to ensure optimal care for patients/clients
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple subsettings
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Select Rehabilitation (Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center)
Laporte, PA
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Evaluated, screened, and provided individualized treatment plans for the geriatric population with various neurological, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic conditions
- Documented evaluations, screens, daily notes, and discharge summaries via RehabOptima
- Implemented evidence-based treatment techniques to enhance patient mobility and function.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and optimal recovery outcomes.
Staff Physical Therapist
UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation
Williamsport, PA
09.2019 - 11.2024
- Evaluated, screened, and developed individualized treatment plans for the pediatric population with various neurological, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic conditions in the early intervention, school based and outpatient setting
- Provided and streamlined program for Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises in conjunction with physical therapy interventions to clients with scoliosis/hyperkyphosis based on curve type
- Documented evaluations, screens, daily notes, interdisciplinary education programs in Epic software platform
- Collaborated with various disciplines including occupation therapy, nursing, teaching staff, speech language pathology, as well as family members to ensure optimal care for patients
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques to support home exercise programs and improve patient engagement.
- Served as a clinical instructor educating Doctor of Physical Students and Physical Therapy Assistants
Staff Physical Therapist
Hope Enterprises, Inc
Williamsport, PA
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Company was acquired by UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation
Staff Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
Berwick, PA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Evaluated, screened, and provided individualized treatment plans for the geriatric population with various neurological, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic conditions
- Documented evaluations, screens, daily notes, and discharge summaries via RehabOptima
- Implemented evidence-based treatment techniques to enhance patient mobility and function.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and optimal recovery outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Care Management
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA12-2013
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA12-2016
Skills
- Pediatric physical therapy focus
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level B Obtained July 2025
- Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level A Obtained January 2025
- L1 BSPTS Concept by Rigo Obtained March 2020
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapy
Wyoming Valley Children’s Association
11.2024 - Current
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Select Rehabilitation (Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center)
06.2024 - 09.2025
Staff Physical Therapist
UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 11.2024
Staff Physical Therapist
Hope Enterprises, Inc
05.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Care Management
Misericordia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Misericordia University