Justin Kaplan
Marlboro,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate recent graduate with strong organizational and interpersonal skills eager to secure a full-time Physical Therapist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals while also prioritizing patient care and development on an individual basis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Aide
Ortho Sport Physical Therapy
Port Jefferson Station, NY
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients on proper home exercises, ensuring that they understood the importance of adherence to prescribed regimens for optimal recovery.
- Supported optimal patient care by efficiently setting up therapy equipment according to therapist specifications before each session.
- Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms.
Rehabilitation Aide
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
Holmdel, NJ
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Performed light clerical duties through Epic software to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the facility by actively engaging with patients, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
Physical Therapist Technician
The Hetrick Center
Middletown, PA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring equipment usage and ensuring proper technique during rehabilitation exercises.
- Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining detailed records of patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed.
- Built rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication about their goals and concerns during therapy sessions.
- Assisted lead Physical Therapists in the development of customized treatment programs for improved patient outcomes.
Education
D.P.T. - Physical Therapy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2020
Skills
- Dedicated to providing excellent patient care by fostering strong patient relationships
- Detail orientated
- Strive for collegial relationships with piers and coworkers
- Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Epic Software, and WebPT
- Desire to excel personally and professionally
Certification
- Certified in CPR and First Aide (current)
- Temporary Physical Therapist License with Licensing Exam schedule for July 2024
Timeline
Physical Therapist Aide
Ortho Sport Physical Therapy
10.2021 - 12.2023
Rehabilitation Aide
Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
Physical Therapist Technician
The Hetrick Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
D.P.T. - Physical Therapy
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University