KATHRYN EJNIK
St. Charles,IL
Summary
Dedicated pediatric physical therapy professional with a strong record of implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance children's motor skills and functional abilities. Collaborative team player skilled in working with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes for children. Recognized for adaptability and flexibility in addressing changing demands and priorities, consistently delivering high-quality care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant Physical Therapist
Community Unit School District 303
08.2014 - Current
- Evaluated elementary age students to determine eligibility for physical therapy services in the educational environment
- Developed Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans for eligible students
- Implemented IEPs and 504 Plans in the educational environment
- Delivered physical therapy services across D303 elementary schools to increase student access to the educational curriculum and environment.
PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist
The Pediatric Place
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Assessed and treated pediatric outpatients with a variety of diagnoses, including torticollis, toe-walking, cerebral palsy and developmental delay
Pediatric Physical Therapist
La Rabida Children's Hospital
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Assessed and treated children in a center-based early intervention program
- Supervised and mentored staff physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Member of the physiatry and orthotic clinic teams
- Developed and implemented serial casting protocol
- Clinical educator of physical therapy students
Pediatric Physical Therapist and Supervisor
ICG Rehabilitation Services
07.2000 - 10.2000
- Assessed and treated children in a home-based early intervention program
- Supervised physical therapy assistants and provided treatment in the home-based early intervention program
Pediatric Physical Therapy Resource Clinician
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
01.1997 - 06.2000
- Assessed and treated inpatient, outpatient, and center-based early intervention children
- Mentored and assisted staff with clinical and professional development
- Supervised pediatric physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and rehabilitation aides
- Member of the treatment team for the pediatric amputee clinic and the cerebral palsy/spasticity clinic
- Clinical educator of physical therapy students
Pediatric Senior Physical Therapist
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics
03.1992 - 09.1993
- Assessed and treated inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient pediatric clients
- Supervised pediatric physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Clinical educator of physical therapy students
Staff Physical Therapist
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics
10.1989 - 03.1992
- Evaluated and treated patients during a variety of clinical rotations, including pediatric, brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and orthopedic.
Education
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08.2025
B.S. - Physical Therapy
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL01.1989
B.A. Cum Laude - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01.1987
Skills
- Assessment of child health and development
- Differential screening analysis
- Use of evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes
- Child and family-centered care
- Team-oriented collaboration
- Promotion of active community involvement
- Forward-thinking approach
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Itinerant Physical Therapist
Community Unit School District 303
08.2014 - Current
PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist
The Pediatric Place
10.2012 - 06.2014
Pediatric Physical Therapist
La Rabida Children's Hospital
04.2005 - 06.2007
Pediatric Physical Therapist and Supervisor
ICG Rehabilitation Services
07.2000 - 10.2000
Pediatric Physical Therapy Resource Clinician
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
01.1997 - 06.2000
Pediatric Senior Physical Therapist
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics
03.1992 - 09.1993
Staff Physical Therapist
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics
10.1989 - 03.1992
B.S. - Physical Therapy
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
B.A. Cum Laude - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The College of St. Scholastica
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