Jonathan Hansen
Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Experienced Certified Personal Trainer with demonstrated success in training individuals of all backgrounds. Skilled in training, pre/post-operative rehabilitation, leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills. Burning passion for helping others and creating everlasting change in my community. Recent undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Clinical and Applied Physiology. Currently a first year Student Physical Therapist with an end goal of obtaining a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency to advance patient care services and optimize movement system performance for those impacted by neurologic conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Support Specialist I
ATI Physical Therapy
Keller, Texas
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted physical therapists in developing treatment plans for patients.
- Provided support to patients with range of motion exercises, transfer activities, ambulation and mobility activities.
- Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, ordering supplies, and billing.
- Direct source of communication with insurance companies for patient visit coverage.
Acute Care PT Intern
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 180 hour internship with THAM working alongside physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, nurses, and medical doctors
- Maintained proper precautions and safety while working with patients
- Assisted leading PT's in evaluations, transfer, and exercises
- Worked effectively and professionally with patients in these settings: oncology, neurology, orthopedics, ICU, day surgery, behavioral health, and Women's health.
Physical Therapy Technician
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assist physical therapists with patient care
- Administer modalities under the supervision of PTs and PTAs
- Maintain therapy equipment integrity
- Ensure a clean and neat clinic environment
Fitness Trainer
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Perform evidence based Strength and Conditioning training for all clients.
- Demonstrate and verbally explained the execution of exercise performance
- Assisted clients in the process of motor learning and refinement of motor skills
- Monitor and Program individualized exercise plans based on clients intended goal.
- Re-evaluate progress and improvements of clientele on a monthly basis
Education
Clinical Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX01.2026
LSVT BIG - IP
LSVT Global
Creating The Resilient Overhead Athlete
Resolute Physio Education
01-2024
Sports Performance Certification
EXOs
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - BS - Exercise Science - Clinical And Applied Physiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2022
Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy, Kinesiology -
Tarrant County College
01.2020
Certified Personal Trainer
American Council On Exericse (ACE)
01-2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Research
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Fast Learner
- Task Prioritization
Service and Leadership
Student Leadership: Cohort Vice President 2023 - Current
- Organized and coordinated the first LSVT BIG certification course at HSC - Scheduled for 2025
APTA Student Advocate - 2024
- Spoke with members of Congress and their HLA's regarding current issues in PT
- H.R. 2474: Medicare Payment Reform: Requested adjustment to medicare reimbursements in response to payment decline.
- H.R. 7618: SAFE Act: Stopping Addition and Falls in the Elderly Act : Requested expansion and increased access to falls screening and prevention. Advocated for immediate referral to Physical Therapy services following patient "Welcome to medicare" visits, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, and History of falls in the previous 12 months.
- H.R. 3875: Expanded Telehealth Access Act: advocated for permanent changes to current temporary policy that allows PTs and PTAs to deliver and bill for services provided via telehealth under Medicare. The temporary bill expires at the end of 2024, which eliminates patient access to PT services via Telehealth.
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Student Liaison 2024 - Current
- American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) Liaison
- Connect with the American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) and relay information to the ANPT Degenerative Disease Special Interest group (SIG) website monthly about events, resources, opportunities that can directly benefit clinicians and their patients with NDDs.
- Currently organizing an event to be hosted at UNTHSC for the Parkinson's community. The intention of this event is to gather local members of the Parkinson's Disease community together in unison through educational nutrition seminars, exercise classes (LSVT), and social support.
Kinesiology Club: Vice President 2019
Kinesiology Club: President 2020
Research Experience
Capstone Research: UNTHSC
- Post-concussion Effects on Gait and Squat Biomechanics - IP
Capstone Research: UTA
- "The Effects of Glucose Feeding Prior to Sub-maximal Exercise on Blood Glucose, RPE, and Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER)"
- Results: The results of this study demonstrated that simple carbohydrate feeding prior to exercise can impact blood glucose levels during exercise, elicit changes in heart rate, and impact the perceived level of difficulty during exercise. No effect on Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER).
Accomplishments
- Professionalism Award Recipient - HSC Spring 2024
- Compassion Award Recipient - HSC Fall 2023
- 1st Place Barry McKeown Undergraduate Student Research Recipient - UTA Fall 2022
- Dean's List - UTA Fall 2022
- Advancing Health Care in North Texas Endowed Scholarship Recipient - UTA Fall 2021
- Sigma Alpha Lambda: National Leadership and Honors Organization - 2021
- Dean's List - TCC Fall 2020
- Phi Theta Kappa: Honors Society - 2021
- Dean's List - TCC Spring 2020
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - 2023
- Section Memberships: Acute Care, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Research
Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) - 2023
Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) - 2024
- Special Interest Group Memberships: SCI, Stroke, Degenerative Diseases, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, Balance and Falls, Residency and Fellowship
Society of Kinesiology Scholars (SOKS) 2021-2022
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2020
References
Dr. Micheal Furtado PT, DPT, EdD | Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
- michael.furtado@unthsc.edu
Dr. Mindy Brummett, PT, DPT, Sc.D. | Assistant Professor
- mindy.brummett@unthsc.edu | 8177352925
Dr. Liz Garcia, PT, DPT | Assistant Professor
- elizabeth.garcia@unthsc.edu
Dr. Jeegisha Kapila, PT, DPT, Ph.D., MHS | Assistant professor
- jeegisha.kapila@unthsc.edu
Timeline
Operations Support Specialist I
ATI Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Acute Care PT Intern
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Physical Therapy Technician
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
10.2021 - 01.2023
Fitness Trainer
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
LSVT BIG - IP
LSVT Global
Creating The Resilient Overhead Athlete
Resolute Physio Education
Sports Performance Certification
EXOs
Bachelor of Science - BS - Exercise Science - Clinical And Applied Physiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy, Kinesiology -
Tarrant County College
Certified Personal Trainer
American Council On Exericse (ACE)