Motivated physical Therapist with experience in multiple districts and BOCES centers. Successfully worked with a diverse population of students with various diagnoses and behaviors. Efficiently managed challenging and full case loads. Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility with scheduling, team collaboration, and students' needs.
Work History
Independent Contractor Preschool Services
10 Months
Ontario County | 10.2025 - Current
-Facilitated learning and development for students aged 3-5 in preschool and home environments.
-Design treatment sessions to work on students’ goals.
-Provided training and resources to parents and staff to enhance student support.
-Monitor regression and submit regression documentation for ESY services.
-Tracked student regression and documented findings for ESY services to inform individualized support.
-Requested and collected necessary scripts from the student's physician to support treatment planning.
-Managed billing and documented daily session notes on CPSE portal to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Physical Therapist
10 Years 11 Months
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES/(WFLBOCES) | 09.2015 - Current
-Design and perform treatment plans consisting of stretching, strengthening, developmental activities, balance, coordination, and motor planning for children ages 0-21 years of age.
-Develop individualized goals for each child based on their specific needs.
-Wrote justification letters for adaptive equipment, facilitating access to necessary resources for children.
-Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and related service staff to improve function and efficiency of students’ performance in the classroom and throughout their educational environment.
-Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and related service staff to improve function and efficiency of students’ performance in the classroom and throughout their educational environment.
-Bill and write notes for daily sessions in IEP direct.
-Attended CSE meetings to collaborate on student support strategies.
-Provided support in various districts and BOCES education centers for diverse student populations.
Contract Therapist position with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
1 Year 11 Months
Supplemental Health Care | 09.2013 - 08.2015
-Design and perform treatment plans consisting of stretching, strengthening, developmental activities, balance, coordination, and motor planning for children ages 0-21 years of age.
-Develop individualized goals for children to enhance their skills and abilities.
-Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service staff to improve function and efficiency of students’ performance in the classroom and throughout their educational environment.
-Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service staff to improve function and efficiency of students’ performance in the classroom and throughout their educational environment.
-Write justification letters for adaptive equipment for children.
-Bill and write notes for daily sessions in IEP direct.
-Attend Committee on Special Education meetings to discuss student needs and services.
-Designed and implemented treatment plans focused on stretching, strengthening, developmental activities, balance, coordination, and motor planning for children ages 0-5 to enhance their physical development.
-Develop individualized goals for children to support their growth and development.
-Crafted detailed justification letters for adaptive equipment to support children’s therapeutic needs and facilitate access to essential resources.
-Attend CPSE and IFSP meetings
Physical Therapist
1 Year 2 Months
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes | 10.2006 - 12.2007
Evaluated children ages 0-18 years for physical therapy assessments.
-Design and perform treatment plans consisting of stretching, strengthening, developmental activities, balance, coordination, and motor planning.
-Developed and advanced individualized goals for children to enhance therapy outcomes.
-Authored justification letters for adaptive equipment to support children's developmental needs.
Participated in CPSE and IFSP meetings to discuss children's needs.
Phisical Therapist
2 Years 9 Months
Rainbow Preschool / Robert E. Waters Clinic | 01.2004 - 10.2006
-Perform physical therapy evaluations on children from 0-5 years of age.
-Design and perform treatment plans consisting of stretching, strengthening, developmental activities, balance, coordination, and motor planning.
-Developed individualized goals for children, tracking progress to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
-Participated in CPSE and IFSP meetings to collaborate on comprehensive care plans for children.
-Attended CPSE and IFSP meetings.
-Oversaw physical therapy assistants to ensure quality patient care.
-Administration work consisting of organization of CPSE and IFSP meeting results and distribution of caseloads to staff at our two sites.
-Administration work consisting of organization of CPSE and IFSP meeting results and distribution of caseloads to staff at our two sites.
Physical Therapist
1 Year 4 Months
Lakeshore Physical Therapy and Sport Rehabilitation | 08.2002 - 12.2003
-Designed and performed individualized treatment plans focused on stretching and strengthening to enhance patient recovery.
-Perform physical therapy evaluations on adults with various neurological, post-surgical, and sports injuries.
-Collaborated with area physicians to discuss patient treatment plans. in regard to patients’ status and progression of treatment.
Education
Masters of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac College | Hamden, CT
Skills
Treatment development
Evaluations
Functional skills
Team collaboration
Mentoring
Continuing education
Certification
CPR and First aid
Clinical Practicum
October 2001-December 2001 Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital/University Hospitals of Cleveland -Patient and inpatient pediatric services
July 2001-September 2001 Health South Treasure Coast Rehabilitation -Adult inpatient rehabilitation center
May 2001-July 2001 Community Memorial Hospital -Outpatient orthopedic services and acute care
June 2000-August 2000 Oneida Health Care Center -Adult outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation
Timeline
Independent Contractor Preschool Services
Ontario County
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Physical Therapist
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES/(WFLBOCES)
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Contract Therapist position with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
Supplemental Health Care
09.2013 - 08.2015Read More
Physical Therapist
Pediatric Physical Therapy Associates/ Step by Step Developmental Services
09.2008 - 02.2012Read More
Physical Therapist
Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
10.2006 - 12.2007Read More
Phisical Therapist
Rainbow Preschool / Robert E. Waters Clinic
01.2004 - 10.2006Read More
Physical Therapist
Lakeshore Physical Therapy and Sport Rehabilitation