Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 13 years of experience working in multiple patient focused settings including: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and private clinics. I have treated all populations and instructed students as both a clinical instructor in the outpatient clinic and as an adjunct professor in an accredited PTA program at the college level. I offer leadership and volunteer skills as the former PTA MO State Representative where strong and effective communication and team building were demonstrated. Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional and manual therapy provider with extensive training in ASTYM treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Outpatient private practice: Orthopedic Manual Therapy Based and Sports Rehab. Serving under multiple lead PT and DPTs and managing an independent caseload with high volume and varying diagnoses.
Served both the state of Missouri Chapter Delegation and the APTA nationally in the House of Delegates and PTA Caucus engagement group. In this role I collaborated with PTAs across multiple states to promote PTA advancement and career development. I sat on the APTA MO state Board of Directors and participated in legislative, lobbying, and state board of healing arts decision making for PT/ PTAs/ students within the state.
Facilitated Courses and Lab Instruction in the following: Basic Patient Care Physical Agents Neurological Therapeutic Exercise Electrotherapeutic Modalities. I also served as an academic advisory committee member during my tenure there providing insight and collecting resources to contribute to the success of the campus PTA program and its students.
Skilled Nursing Facility with a focus on geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities. Co treatment with a collaborative care team including nurses, physicians, Speech and OT.
Program Recipient of the “Award for Clinical Excellence”
Emphasis in Health and Wellness
Class Valedictorian