Kathryn Larson
Golden Valley,MN
Summary
Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage neurological injuries and conditions. Skillful in monitoring progress and prescribing exercises for improving daily function. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with the healthcare team. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Good Samaritan Society
10.2022 - Current
- Managed high-volume, fast-changing caseload and organized daily schedules of patients on transitional care unit, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Taught patients how to use gait aids to improve safety and independence with gait.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions regarding complex therapy needs.
- Coordinated patient care and advocated for patient needs alongside collaborative practices of OT and SLP.
Physical Therapist - PRN
Mayo Clinic
09.2022 - Current
- Supplemented management of patients participating in comprehensive skilled rehabilitation.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs to be addressed in personalized treatment plans.
- Treated acute and chronic neurologic and cardiovascular conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, and TBI with understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN05.2019
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Relations
- Exercise Planning
- BLS Training
- Physical Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
CPR - BLS Certification completed 06/2023.
Volunteer Experience
- GiGi’s Playhouse volunteer for fitness-based classes of all ages, St Louis Park, MN and Nashville, TN
- Active APTA member, Neurology section member; Attended APTA CSM conference 2021, ANPT conference 2023
- APTA Oncology section Mentorship Program - Mentee 2021-2022
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Good Samaritan Society
10.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist - PRN
Mayo Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition
College of Saint Benedict
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