Kara Jenkins
Folsom,CA
Summary
Physical therapist passionate about sport performance and injury prevention from youth athletics to elite athletes. I believe in individual assessment and treatment plans for each client to ensure their needs are being heard and goals not only met, but exceeded. The blend between rehabilitation and sport performance takes a team of individuals to maximize the capabilities of athletes to reach their full potential. Turning average into excellence one athlete at a time.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Kime Performance Physical Therapy
09.2022 - Current
- Community Director of Foothills Region: Serving cities/surrounding areas of Roseville, Folsom, Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills by connecting with local physicians, surgeons, coaches, and training organizations to enhance community impact.
- KIME Human Performance Institute Researcher: Execution of data collection with Hawkins Dynamic Force Plates followed by data analysis with coaches, physicians, and student athletes to analyze dynamic strength index, rebound RSI, and injury risk. Injury data reporting and trend analysis with monthly meetings with coaching staffs.
- Clinic Director of El Dorado Hills location: Ensuring relationship with gym facility, coordination of physical therapy services, and execution of day to day operations.
- Clinical Instructor: Mentor and educate 8 student physical therapists through graduate internship program and KIMEU education platform.
High Performance Director - Football
Oakridge High School
08.2023 - Current
- Weekly injury screening in weight room following games to assess acute injuries as well as refer athletes to team MD for further evaluation. Modified strength and conditioning programming alongside team strength coach to maintain athlete participation and performance. Initiate injury mitigation protocols, providing direct guidance on recovery timelines and strategies for return to play, ensuring that decisions are grounded in both scientific evidence and real-time athlete data.
High Performance Director - Women's Basketball
Folsom High School
- Perform bi-annual performance testing with Hawkins Dynamics force plates. Record Injury Surveillance Program while providing physical therapy for acute and chronic injuries including ankle sprains, knee sprains, post operative ACLR, shoulder injuries, and low back pain. Initiate injury mitigation protocols, providing direct guidance on recovery timelines and strategies for return to play, ensuring that decisions are grounded in both scientific evidence and real-time athlete data.
High Performance Director - Men's Basketball
John Adams Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Performed performance assessments with Hawkins Dynamics Force Plates to determine injury risk and assign strength and conditioning program based on data analysis. Initiate injury mitigation protocols, providing direct guidance on recovery timelines and strategies for return to play, ensuring that decisions are grounded in both scientific evidence and real-time athlete data.
Football PT Consultant
El Dorado High School
06.2024 - Current
- Perform bi-annual performance testing with Hawkins Dynamics force plates and VALD timing gates. Analyzed performance data to identify injury predictors for position specific metrics.
Medical Co-Director
USA Track and Field Masters Outdoor Championships
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Co-directed medical team for USA Track and Field Masters event in Sacramento, CA. Included coordination and recruitment of athletic trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists for onsite treatment and triage for heat exposures, injuries, and acute illnesses.
Travel Physical Therapist
Jackson Therapy Partners
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Served Sacramento/Natomas market via VibrantCare Rehabilitation in single-provider clinic
- Provided skilled services for outpatient cases including sports medicine, general orthopedics, post op care, chronic pain management
Physical Therapist
Golden Bear Therapy Partners
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided skilled services for outpatient cases including sports medicine, general orthopedics, post op care, chronic pain management
- Served as interim clinic director on multiple incidents while assigned director was out of office for extended periods.
Academic Tutor
University of the Pacific
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Anatomy and Physiology Tutor for first year DPT students assisting with lab and mock exams.
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
Idaho State University
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Graduate assistant for Division 1 Softball team. Included film breakdown, pitching analytics, practice player, and statistician.
Basketball Player - NCAA D1 Scholarship Athlete
Idaho State University
06.2010 - 03.2014
- 4 year scholarship athlete
- 2 year Captain 2012-2014
- Big Sky Conference Champion 2012
- NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament Participant 2012
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA09.2018
B.S. - Physical Education, Emphasis: Exercise Science
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID12.2015
B.S. - Psychology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2014
Skills
- Champion Performance Specialist
- FMT RockFloss (Compression Band Certification)
- FMT RockPods (Decompression Myofascial Therapy/Cupping Certification)
- FMT Blades Advanced (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification)
- FMT Performance (Kinesiology Taping Certification)
- CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator Certification)
- Kettlebell Resilience Level 3 Certified
License
CA PT License, 295894
Timeline
High Performance Director - Men's Basketball
John Adams Academy
09.2024 - Current
Medical Co-Director
USA Track and Field Masters Outdoor Championships
07.2024 - 08.2024
Football PT Consultant
El Dorado High School
06.2024 - Current
High Performance Director - Football
Oakridge High School
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Kime Performance Physical Therapy
09.2022 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist
Jackson Therapy Partners
03.2022 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist
Golden Bear Therapy Partners
11.2018 - 02.2022
Academic Tutor
University of the Pacific
08.2017 - 03.2018
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
Idaho State University
03.2014 - 05.2015
Basketball Player - NCAA D1 Scholarship Athlete
Idaho State University
06.2010 - 03.2014
B.S. - Physical Education, Emphasis: Exercise Science
Idaho State University
B.S. - Psychology
Idaho State University
High Performance Director - Women's Basketball
Folsom High School
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of The Pacific
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