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Work History
Education
Professional Development
Research
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JESSIE BOETTGER

Hudson,WI

Summary

Compassionate, team minded physical therapist with a passion for maximizing outcomes through implementation of intensive episodes of care in the pediatric setting. Strengths include strong problem resolution skills, collaboration with other team members, effective communication, and commitment to growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Children’s Hospital of Minnesota
Woodbury, MN
08.2023 - Current
  • Serving as "Universal Exercise Unit Intensive Program Coordinator", a leadership role which has facilitated provision of intensive services for 46 patients in 2024 at two outpatient rehab sites.
  • Initiated conversations surrounding delivery of episodic care in outpatient rehabilitation, including leading innovative pilots such as a "hybrid intensive" involving collaboration with our mBIT program to provide patient access to a simultaneous PT/OT intensive in addition to a long intensive track, to better serve diverse patient needs.
  • Spearheaded Physical Therapy Intensive programming utilizing the Universal Exercise Unit at two Children’s sites by creating and submitting a project proposal to leadership in collaboration with a colleague. This project proposal identified an unmet need across our system and detailed the benefits of intensive models of care for specific patient populations.
  • Led efforts in program development by expanding access to other sites, developing parent handouts, policies/procedures, specific exercise handouts, and clinician resources
  • This role also involves extensive collaboration with families, patient service coordinators, leadership, and other therapists to coordinate scheduling using skilled clinical decision making
  • Acted as a documentation “Superuser” to lead colleagues in transition to dynamic documentation changes with Cerner
  • Completed advanced competency in gait to progress clinical skills with assessment, orthotic recommendations, and intervention of idiopathic toe walking and complex gait patient presentations
  • Provided skilled assessment and intervention to patient populations including idiopathic toe walking, concussion, torticollis, developmental delay, genetic disorders, cerebral palsy, in toeing gait, cardiac disorders, Ehlers Danlos, orthopedic injuries, spinal injuries, and oncology
  • Served as clinical instructor for three DPT students in their final clinical rotation providing a diverse clinical experience while creating additional learning opportunities and delivering constructive feedback
  • Quickly adapted to Telehealth delivery of services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Physical Therapist

Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided intensive therapy services to patients ages 2 to 21 years old with varying sub-acute and chronic conditions, including, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, traumatic spinal cord injury, acquired spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, genetic disorders, and functional movement disorders
  • Utilized various Robotic equipment to facilitate patient progress towards specific functional goals, including use of functional electrical stimulation units, Bioness Vector Body weight support system, RT300/RT200 FES Cycling units, RT600 FES Elliptical, RTI Xcite (portable multi-channel functional electrical stimulation), AlterG Body weight support treadmill, Andago body weight support gait trainer, Bioness L300 wearable FES device, Bioness Integrated Therapy and Balance System (platform and wearable units), vibration platform, and Tyromotion devices (Pablo and Myro)
  • Implemented a team-based care approach through shared patient scheduling and regular collaboration with a small group of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physiatry physicians
  • Performed evaluations and discharges using standardized testing for each patient to establish specific functional goals and most appropriate plan of care pathway
  • Synthesized information and recommendations from other team members in discharge planning to provide patients with necessary referrals, equipment guidance, and recommendations for future episodes of care
  • Maximized session efficiency through partnership with rehab aides and volunteers as well as direct communication and strategic planning with other therapists to coordinate use of Robotic equipment

Physical Therapist

St Croix Therapy
Hudson, WI
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked as a casual physical therapist to provide services to patients participating in an intensive program in addition to covering caseloads for staff absences
  • Responsible for treating and performing evaluations on primarily pediatric aged individuals with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and idiopathic toe walking
  • Frequently utilized a therapeutic pool, Universal Exercise Unit, and a therapeutic gym to optimize treatment through play-based intervention techniques

Student Physical Therapist

Global Immersion Experience
Huancayo, Peru
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Partnered with Catholic Medical Mission Board, a Community Based Rehabilitation team
  • Partnered with Catholic Medical Mission Board, a Community Based Rehabilitation team, to serve pediatric aged individuals and their families both in their homes and in the clinic
  • Our focus was to establish feasible interventions, adjust donated adaptive equipment, and brainstorm solutions to combat the many challenges underserved populations face in the Huancayo community
  • Collaborated with physical therapists and physical therapy assistants at Carrion Hospital to serve individuals with varying diagnoses across the lifespan
  • Worked with classmates to deliver an in-service on “Examination and Treatment of Individuals with Low Back Pain” in Spanish to staff and students at Continental University to encourage discussion on similarities and differences with regards to treatment approaches
  • Partnered with Catholic Medical Mission Board, a Community Based Rehabilitation team

Student Physical Therapist

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Burnsville, MN
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Managed care of pediatric aged individuals, ranging from simple to complex presentations, with diagnoses including torticollis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down Syndrome, post-concussion syndrome, and post-surgical
  • Educated multiple disciplines through an in-service presentation on best practice management of Acute Flaccid Myelitis and existing evidence regarding the effectiveness of Motor Intensive Therapy in pediatrics to promote better informed patient care across interdisciplinary team members
  • Utilized Clinical Practice Guidelines and standardized outcome measures- including the BOT-2, GMFM-88, Peabody, and LEFST- to promote evidence-based practice in the management of various conditions
  • Advocated for patient needs by completing Letters of Medical Necessity for submission to insurance
  • Collaborated with inter-professional team members including OT, Speech, ATP’s, equipment vendors, and MDs to optimize patient care

Student Physical Therapist

St. Croix Therapy
Hudson, WI
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Engaged in Early Intervention sessions in the client’s natural environment to work with family and caregiver’s to enhance function, activity, and participation
  • Developed a “Quality Assurance Tool” through implementation of feedback given by a healthcare consultant, a tool that will allow St Croix Therapy staff to peer review documentation using a checklist in order to maximize care and improve quality of documentation

Student Physical Therapist

Wind City Physical Therapy
Casper, WY
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided various interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, vestibular rehabilitation and application of modalities for patients across the lifespan to promote wellness and return to optimal function
  • Presented an in-service presentation on “Therapeutic Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy” to staff members to expand knowledge on a common modality used in their clinic

Student Physical Therapist

Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Treated patients across multiple floors including cardiopulmonary, neuro, post-op orthopedic, trauma (level II trauma center), and ICU
  • Engaged in interprofessional patient care through collaboration with various team members during grand rounds including nursing, social work, and case managers

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2019

Bachelor of Science -

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
05.2016

Professional Development

  • Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) Conference – Dubuque, IA
  • Academy of Pediatrics Fall Conference – Keystone, CO
  • Understanding Opioid Misuse, Abuse and our Patients: Interprofessional Discussion APTA
  • Colorado Spring Conference – Denver, CO
  • Combined Sections Meeting – New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy for the Pediatric Client
  • Handi Medical Supply Education & Equipment Conference
  • Motor Intensive Training
  • Combined Sections Meeting – Denver, Colorado
  • Dosing and Rehabilitation: Balance and Vestibular Related Impairments
  • LiteGait online webinar
  • Developmental Orthopedics
  • Universal Exercise Unit Training
  • Toe Walking – Orthotic and Gait Rehabilitation with OSKAR
  • Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Academy of Pediatrics Fall Conference (On Demand sessions) - 2023, 2024
  • TASES Level I: Lower Quarter

Research

Anticipatory postural adjustments in Parkinson’s disease (04/01/17 - 10/01/18)

  • Purpose: To investigate the effects of a single 30-minute session of non-contact boxing on anticipatory postural adjustments in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
  • Clinical Relevance: Non-contact boxing alters latency ultimately promoting a more appropriate APA response in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Leadership Experience

  • UEU Intensive Program Coordinator
  • PT Intensive/Universal Exercise Unit Program Lead
  • Clinical Instructor (Jan-April 2021, 2022, 2024)
  • Colorado Chapter Pediatric Special Interest Group (PSIG) Student Liaison
  • Canine Companions for Independence
  • Spaulding Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
  • Special Olympics - Denver, CO
  • Summer Educational Enrichment Kamp (SEEK)
  • Denver Parks and Recreation Adaptive Sports
  • 9Health Fair - Denver, CO

Licenses, memberships, and certifications

  • CPR/AED – American Heart Association BLS Program July 2016-present
  • American Physical Therapy Association August 2016-present
  • Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy October 2016-present
  • Section on Health Policy and Administration September 2018-present
  • License to Practice Physical Therapy - State of Minnesota, 08/01/19, Present
  • License to Practice Physical Therapy - State of Wisconsin, 08/01/19, 02/01/23
  • License to Practice Physical Therapy - State of Georgia, 02/01/23 - 12/31/2023

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Children’s Hospital of Minnesota
08.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist

Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
03.2023 - 08.2023

Physical Therapist

St Croix Therapy
05.2019 - 12.2019

Student Physical Therapist

Global Immersion Experience
03.2019 - 04.2019

Student Physical Therapist

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
01.2019 - 03.2019

Student Physical Therapist

St. Croix Therapy
10.2018 - 01.2019

Student Physical Therapist

Wind City Physical Therapy
08.2017 - 10.2017

Student Physical Therapist

Medical Center of the Rockies
08.2017 - 10.2017

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Regis University

Bachelor of Science -

University of Dubuque

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