Justin Castillo
Glendale,CA
Summary
Student Physical Therapist dedicated towards restoring function for individuals experiencing difficulty performing movement. Proficient in evaluating, assessing, and treating patients with various medical conditions. Excellent at designing treatment programs, setting goals, and providing education that serves the patient's best interests. Devoted towards helping patients return to prior level of function, sport, and activities of daily living without limitations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Practicum
Select Physical Therapy
Glendale, CA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Used evidence-based practice to evaluate, assess, and treat patients with musculoskeletal, neurological conditions, and post-operative conditions.
- Developed a formal, individualized plan of care directed towards the patient's goals and impairments.
- Provided education relating to the diagnosis, prognosis, and importance of the home exercise program to both the patient and caregivers.
- Provided interventions that involved promoting range of motion, strength, and balance in order to restore function and return to previous activities.
- Provided team members an in-service presentation regarding the topic of Vestibular Hypofunction.
Clinical Education
EmergeOrtho
SmithField, NC
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted reevaluations, assessments, and treatment programs for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-operative conditions.
- Provided education regarding the patient's health condition and prognosis throughout the plan of care.
- Provided physical therapy services that worked towards promoting strength, range of motion, and balance for patients, while reducing overall pain levels.
Clinical Education
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Fayetteville, NC
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Reevaluated, assessed, and treated patients with musculoskeletal and neurological (mainly vestibular) conditions.
- Helped design a treatment program that addressed the patient's chief complaint, goals, and physical impairments in order to maximize functional gains.
- Provided education regarding the diagnosis, prognosis, and importance of the home exercise program to patients and caregivers throughout the plan of care.
- Provided patients various cues to ensure safe body mechanics when performing exercises in the clinical setting.
Physical Therapist Aide
Vargo Physical Therapy
Burbank, CA
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted physical therapists in setting up equipment and preparing patients for treatment.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss new techniques or procedures related to physical therapy care.
- Prepared hot and cold packs according to prescribed protocols before and after each session.
- Provided therapeutic exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment for staff members and patients.
- Assisted the front desk in scheduling patients for future visits.
Volunteer
Adventist Health Therapy and Wellness Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Observed physical therapists treating patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and patients by following infection control policies.
- Monitored equipment use and overall safety of patients.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Exercise Science
California State University of Northridge
Northridge05-2018
Skills
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Exercise Prescription
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Evaluation and Assessment
- Teamwork and Communication
- Clinical Decision Making
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Professional
Certification
- Member of the APTA
- BLS AHA Certified
Research
- Methodist Research Study: Body Fat Percentage and Elbow Flexor Strength. A Correlation Study.
- Methodist PICO Poster Presentation: Comparing Virtual Reality and Conventional Rehabilitation Techniques for Patients with Vestibular Hypofunction.
Timeline
Clinical Practicum
Select Physical Therapy
05.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Education
EmergeOrtho
01.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Education
Benchmark Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Aide
Vargo Physical Therapy
03.2018 - 07.2020
Volunteer
Adventist Health Therapy and Wellness Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Member of the APTA
- BLS AHA Certified
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Exercise Science
California State University of Northridge
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