Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
License Certification
Career Involvement
Community Involvement
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Kayla Conaway

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Accomplished physical therapist with skill in clinical assessment and treatment of patients with neurologic and orthopedic conditions. Creates a supportive environment that effectively addresses individual needs. Known for exceptional client-facing skills and experience collaborating with healthcare professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

People Inc Rehabilitative Services
10.2022 - Current
  • Create comprehensive care plans for adults with developmental disabilities
  • Perform active and involved treatment sessions that target patient needs and goals

Server and Bartender

OP Social Tap and Grille
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided a 5-star fine dining experience to guests
  • Performed wine service table side

Student Physical Therapist

Buffalo General Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Treated patients in various hospital settings including orthopedics, acute care, neuro, and MRU
  • Developed skills in evaluating and treating medically complex patients and managing medical equipment
  • Generated appropriate and expansive progress notes for each patient seen

Student Physical Therapist

The Arc of Erie County
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Gained experience treating adults with a variety developmental disabilities
  • Maintained and created treatment plans with goals related to progression and/or maintenance of current function
  • Assisted with billing for treatment sessions

Supervisor, Server, Bartender, and Certified Trainer

Gordon Biersch
06.2017 - 02.2020
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Created and modified schedules to best suit staff and restaurant needs.

Server, Host, Expo, and Certified Trainer

Red Lobster
04.2014 - 06.2017

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Daemen University
Amherst, NY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Natural Science

Daemen University
Amherst, NY
05.2020

Skills

    Clinical Reasoning

    Patient Relations

    Neurological Rehabilitation

    Effective Communication

    Patient-Focused Therapy

    Supervising Students

License Certification

  • NY State Physical Therapy License, 049309-01, 07/01/22
  • CPR Certified

Career Involvement

American Physical Therapy Association, 05/01/19-Current

Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor, December 2022-Current

Community Involvement

  • Step Up for Down Syndrome: 2016-Present - Fundraising and Event Participation
  • YALT: Young Adult Life Transitions Program at Daemen University, 2018-2022
  • Advocation for Adults with Developmental Disabilities through public speaking

Timeline

Physical Therapist

People Inc Rehabilitative Services
10.2022 - Current

Student Physical Therapist

Buffalo General Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022

Student Physical Therapist

The Arc of Erie County
01.2022 - 03.2022

Server and Bartender

OP Social Tap and Grille
08.2021 - 07.2022

Supervisor, Server, Bartender, and Certified Trainer

Gordon Biersch
06.2017 - 02.2020

Server, Host, Expo, and Certified Trainer

Red Lobster
04.2014 - 06.2017

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Daemen University

Bachelor of Science - Natural Science

Daemen University
Kayla Conaway