Kalyn Kowalski
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with experience across diverse clinical settings, seeking travel contract opportunities. Adaptable, patient-focused clinician with strong skills in evaluation, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to quickly integrate into new teams while maintaining high standards of care and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
Wesley Chapel, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided physical therapy services in the outpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Varying conditions including orthopedic, post surgical (spinal, RTC repair, total shoulder,, TKA, THA, achilles repair), neurological disorders (CVA, PD, dementia, MS), vestibular (BPPV, hypofunction, fall risk), generalized weakness.
- EMR: Epic
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
Wesley Chapel, USA
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided physical therapy services in the acute rehabilitation setting, applying interdisciplinary for patient centered care.
- Covering ICU, post-surgical, oncology, neuro, med-surg.
- EMR: Cerner/Epic
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health
Lutz, USA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided physical therapy services in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Evaluating and treating patients with a range of conditions including surgical, orthopedic, CVA, and SCI.
- EMR: Cerner
Physical Therapy Student
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, USA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided physical therapy services during a 10-week clinical rotation in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Treated patients with a range of conditions, including trauma, burns, orthopedic injuries, and neurological disorders.
Physical Therapy Student
W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center
Charlotte, USA
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Provided physical therapy to veterans of all ages with acute and chronic conditions during an 8-week clinical rotation in a VA outpatient clinic.
Physical Therapy Student
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, USA
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided physical therapy services during an 8-week acute oncology clinical rotation, focusing on improving the quality of life and mitigating treatment side effects for cancer patients in a hospital setting.
- EMR: Cerner
Physical Therapy Student
Coastal Orthopedics
Lakewood Ranch, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided physical therapy services to a diverse patient population-pediatric, adult, and geriatric-with orthopedic conditions during a 12-week clinical rotation in an outpatient setting.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Gannon University
Ruskin, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.2016
Skills
- Providing manual therapy techniques, joint mobilizations, and STM
- Certified and proficient in dry needling for UE, LE, spine, and facial, with the use of e-stim
- Managed daily caseload efficiently while maintaining quality patient care, and documentation accuracy
- Provides clear patient education and develops individualized home exercise programs
- Prioritizes functional outcomes and carryover in treatment planning
- Application of therapeutic modalities to support pain management, tissue healing, and functional recovery
- Safe patient handling techniques, including proper body mechanics, use of gait belts, and adherence to fall prevention protocols
- Effective communication to establish rapport, build trust, and support patient engagement in care
Certification
- PT Licensure, FL, PT#37479, 11/30/27
- Dry Needling, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, 2025
- Vestibular, American Institute of Balance, 2023
- CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association, 2025
Projects
In-Service Topics: Sleep Deprivation in the Acute Care Setting (2020), Low Back Pain and the Effects on Veterans (2021), Spinal Precautions (2021)
References
- Aly Dhanani, Outpatient Supervisor, aly.dhanani@adventhealth.com, (407)-883-3058
- Kim Johnson, Rehab Director, kimberly.johnson@adventhealth.com, (678)-471-1369
- Brian Pautler, Inpatient Rehab Lead, brain.pautler@adventhealth.com, (813)-476-1483
Timeline
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
03.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health
10.2021 - 10.2022
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
09.2021 - 03.2024
Physical Therapy Student
Blake Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
Physical Therapy Student
W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
Physical Therapy Student
Moffitt Cancer Center
10.2020 - 12.2020
Physical Therapy Student
Coastal Orthopedics
05.2019 - 08.2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Coastal Carolina University