Justin Wu
La Palma,CA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled in providing support to physical therapists and patients during rehabilitation processes. Have experience in preparing treatment areas, assisting with exercises, and administering therapeutic modalities under supervision. Strong interpersonal skills enable effective communication with patients, fostering positive environments conducive to recovery. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction through attentive care and efficient operational support in previous roles.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Aide
La Palma Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
La Palma, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide hands-on support to patients recovering from injuries, surgical procedures, and disabilities while guiding them through prescribed exercise programs.
- Assisted patients in brace application while providing instruction on proper positioning to promote effective use.
- Set up heat therapy and electrical stimulation, documenting treatment events accurately with medical terminology to ensure continuity of care.
Physical Therapy Volunteer
OCPT
Newport Beach, CA
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated therapeutic exercises to facilitate patient participation and improve exercise technique.
- Guided patients through prescribed stretching and mobility exercises.
- Monitored practitioner-to-patient interactions and treatment progression during sessions to enhance patient care.
- Supported therapists during patient treatments in clinic with patient setup in an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
- Prepared treatment rooms with exercise equipment and therapy supplies.
Education
Pre-Certificate Program - Orthotic Fitter Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 06.2026 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology – Exercise Science
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 08.2021 - 05.2026
Skills
- Orthotics & Clinical: Soft Orthotic Fitting, Donning & Doffing, Patient Education, Therapeutic Exercise, Exercise Demonstration, Clinical Documentation, TENS Stimulation, Heat Therapy, Patient Interaction
- Technical & Additional: Biomechanics, Motor Control, Exercise Physiology, English (Fluent), Mandarin (Intermediate)
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Long Beach Adaptive Sports Fair — Angel City Sports, Volunteer, Long Beach, CA, 2026-05, Provided hands-on instruction in volleyball and wheelchair basketball to children and adults with diverse physical and visual disabilities. Adapted demonstrations, instruction, and communication to accommodate participants with varying physical abilities and functional needs., Worked with participants to promote participation, confidence, and accessibility in recreational sports.
Timeline
Pre-Certificate Program - Orthotic Fitter Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
06.2026 - 06.2026
Physical Therapist Aide
La Palma Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
01.2025 - Current
Physical Therapy Volunteer
OCPT
10.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology – Exercise Science
California State University, Long Beach
08.2021 - 05.2026