Kaitlin Holcroft
Plymouth,VT
Summary
Dedicated and driven third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student with clinical experience in outpatient, acute care, and rehabilitation settings. Passionate about learning and continuously seeking feedback to grow and provide the best possible care. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to professional development. Highly interested in working with military and tactical populations to support readiness, resilience, and return-to-duty performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Student
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed a 14-week full-time clinical rotation in the Military Advanced Training Center, gaining experience providing patient-centered care for individuals ranging from new amputees to high-level amputees beginning return to duty process
- Gained hands-on experience in pre-prosthetic and prosthetic training, gait re-education, strengthening, running mechanics, and balance progression to optimize functional mobility and performance of amputees
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to support holistic rehabilitation and facilitate return to duty or community reintegration
- Gained additional exposure to adaptive sporting events and pool-based therapy to enhance recovery and functional outcomes
- Additional experience working in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy in military population
Physical Therapy Student
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, WI
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Company Description
- Completed a 10-week full-time clinical rotation in acute care, gaining experience across intensive care, intermediate, and general neurological units, with additional observational experiences in cardiopulmonary, burn, and pediatric physical therapy
- Performed physical therapy evaluations and contributed to interdisciplinary discharge planning based on functional status, support systems, and home environment
- Gained hands-on experience treating a variety of neurological diagnoses, utilizing clinical reasoning to identify primary impairments and develop targeted interventions that promote meaningful functional improvements
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care
Physical Therapy Student
MGH Sports
Boston, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Description
- Completed a 10-week full-time clinical rotation in outpatient orthopedic setting, gaining experience with sports related injuries as well as orthopedic post-operative rehabilitation
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and developed personalized treatment plans to optimize recovery and function for post-op patients
- Utilized therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional mobility techniques to facilitate rehabilitation and enhance patient outcomes
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless coordination of care and progress tracking for post-op patients
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland
College Park, United States05.2022
Skills
- Documentation
- Communication
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercises
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification by American Red Cross
- Emergency Medical Responder for the Sports Clinician by NovaSport
Timeline
Physical Therapy Student
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Physical Therapy Student
UW Health University Hospital
02.2025 - 04.2025
Physical Therapy Student
MGH Sports
06.2024 - 08.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland
INTERESTS
- Neurorehabilitation - passionate about using evidence-based interventions to help individuals recover function and improve quality of life following neurological injuries or conditions.
- Sport Rehabilitation - help athletes recover from injuries, optimize performance, and prevent future injuries through targeted rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.
- Amputee Rehabilitation - dedicated to supporting individuals with limb loss through comprehensive, evidence-based prosthetic training, functional mobility restoration, and long-term performance optimization to enhance independence and quality of life.
STRENGTHS
- Patient Empathy - allowing for a deep understanding of patients' needs, building trust, and fostering effective therapeutic relationships that support patient recovery and well-being
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration - effective communication with the interdisciplinary team, utilizing support staff, and providing co-treatments with occupational therapy to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care
Continued Education
- Expanding the clinical exam to include diagnostic ultrasound can improve your clinical reasoning process.
- Cervical Spine – Utilization of Advanced Imaging
- Imaging Masterclass: Case-based Learning Experiences with Physical Therapist Imaging Experts
- Imaging Masterclass: Case-Based Learning Experiences with Physical Therapist Imaging Experts: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
- Optimizing Return to Duty and Performance of the Tactical Athlete after ACL Reconstruction
- Orthopedic Special Interest Group: Mike Reinhold presents Rehab of the Thrower’s Shoulder
- OPRA™ Implant System: BondedMatrix™ Educational Webinar
- Zimmer Biomet Compress Device Educational Webinar
- Beyond the Bench: Lessons from a Randomized Trial of Preventive Screening in Prosthetic Practice
- APTA On the Run: Overuse Injuries on Runners (On-Demand Course)
- Veterans Administration – Addressing Patient Motivation to Change