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KATIE REINHARDT

Bend,OR

Summary

Empathetic Physical Therapist with 10+ years of experience working in diverse fields including outpatient, inpatient and home health settings providing orthopedic, geriatric, neurological and animal rehabilitation. Committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries while providing a supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Communicative and reliable professional highly skilled in monitoring therapeutic outcomes and prescribing effective in-home exercises.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Sword Health
Bend, OR
01.2023 - Current
  • Screen, educate and treat members in digital physical therapy and wellness programs for musculoskeletal disorders
  • Collaborate with team members and actively participate in a healthy supportive startup culture

Physical Therapist/ Director of Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic & Neurological Rehabilitation
Sisters, OR
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Overseeing patient care, providing therapy and wellness services and operational support to the rehabilitation team
  • Provide outpatient assessments, treatments and group exercise classes to residents at assisted living facility

Physical Therapist

Stride Rehabilitation & Fitness
Bend, OR
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Outpatient management of neurologic, orthopedic, and geriatric canine patients
  • Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities in a creative way

Physical Therapist

1st Meridian Home Health
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to improve functionality and safety for geriatric patients in their homes
  • Communicated effectively with management, care providers and oversaw physical therapy assistants to provide for continuity of patient care

Physical Therapist

California Animal Rehabilitation
West Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 06.2018
  • Assessed and treated patients with orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, wound care, and sport injuries in outpatient clinic collaborating with veterinarians and managing support staff to provide rehabilitation for canines and felines
  • Managed high volume of patients, often 20+ daily

Physical Therapist

Blake Physical Therapy
Marina Del Rey, CA
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided treatment for adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic conditions and sport injuries in an outpatient setting
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength

Research Assistant

School Of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Collaborated with a team of engineers and veterinarians in the Canine Gait Lab on gait kinematics in large-breed dogs
  • Publication: TC Garcia, BK Sturges, SM Stover, K Aoki, JM Liang, KB Reinhardt, AS Kapatkin “Forelimb brachial muscle activation patterns using surface electromyography and their relationship to kinematics in normal dogs walking and trotting” Comparative Exercise Physiology 2014, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis

Education

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist -

Canine Rehabilitation Institute
Colorado
03.2015

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology, Psychology -

University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Culturally Aware
  • CPR Training
  • Team Training and Supervision
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Outpatient Therapy Experience
  • Home Health Expertise
  • Functional Assessment
  • Geriatrics Experience

Affiliations

  • Nominating Committee Animal Rehabilitation Special Interest Group, Board Member, 2017, 2018
  • Orthopedic section APTA, Member, 2015, 2018
  • Division 1 collegiate gymnast, Athlete, 2005, 2009

Certification

  • Oregon, PT 64222
  • Several other state licenses, inquire if interested

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Sword Health
01.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist/ Director of Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic & Neurological Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 05.2023

Physical Therapist

Stride Rehabilitation & Fitness
11.2021 - 03.2023

Physical Therapist

1st Meridian Home Health
07.2018 - 07.2021

Physical Therapist

Blake Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 06.2015

Physical Therapist

California Animal Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 06.2018

Research Assistant

School Of Veterinary Medicine
07.2010 - 07.2011

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist -

Canine Rehabilitation Institute

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University Of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology, Psychology -

University Of California - Davis
KATIE REINHARDT