Kaitlyn Pinney
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Sports Certified Specialist physical therapist with residency training in sports rehabilitation and experience treating athletes across all levels of competition as well as general orthopedic and neurologic populations. Experienced in clinic leadership as an interim director, mentoring clinicians and residents while implementing evidence-based rehabilitation to support return to sport and long-term physical activity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
BodyCentral Physical Therapist
Mesa, AZ
06.2023 - Current
- Lead clinic operations as interim director, provided staff mentorship, and clinical instructor to Physical therapy Students and PTA students
- Managed post-operative and non-operative rehabilitation for patients ranging from athletes to individuals with varying functional levels.
- Collaborate with physicians, ATCs, and coaches to support coordinated patient care.
- Mentor to sports residents at Therapy partners group and ProSport in rehab techniques and clinical reasoning.
- Delivered in-depth lectures on shoulder, throwing biomechanics and achilles rehab integrating evidence-based approaches for injury prevention and rehabilitation for Sports residents
- Guest lecturer on concussions and the physiological demands of exercise for High Point University
- Served as a lab assistant at PIMA Institute teaching concussion interventions
Physical Therapist, SCS
BodyCentral Physical Therapy Residency
Mesa, Az And Tuscon, Az
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Completed advanced training in sports injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization, including over 300 hours of continuing education in sports rehabilitation.
- Provided sideline and training room care for high school, college, and professional athletes across multiple sports, including baseball, softball, basketball, football, and professional bull riding while collaborating with athletic trainers, coaches, and physicians to ensure safe return-to-sport decisions.
- Facilitated and presented monthly journal clubs, analyzing current literature to inform clinical practices and educate interdisciplinary teams, including athletic trainers and coaches.
Physical Therapy Student
HPU Teams Clinic
High Point, NC
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and treated collegiate athletes including volleyball, basketball, and golf athletes with injury prevention, recovery, and performance enhancement strategies.
- Leveraged biomechanics lab technology for movement analysis and recovery optimization, improving functional outcomes.
- Delivered evidence-based interventions to help athletes return to sport safely and efficiently.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
High Point University
High Point, North Carolina05-2023
BS - Kinesiology and Health
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05-2017
Skills
- Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation
- Return-to-Sport Progressions and Functional Testing
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Movement Assessment and Injury Risk Evaluation
- Manual Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Sports Medicine Teams
- Clinical Leadership and Staff Mentorship
Certification
- Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
- Dry Needling SNFN 1
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- IMPACT Concussion Certified
- CPR/AED Certified
- TPI Instructor
Timeline
Physical Therapist, SCS
BodyCentral Physical Therapy Residency
08.2023 - 11.2024
Physical Therapist
BodyCentral Physical Therapist
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Student
HPU Teams Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2023
BS - Kinesiology and Health
Iowa State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
High Point University