Kelly Spires
McRae-Helena,GA
Summary
Motivated Student Physical Therapist with good relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about applying evidence-based practices to rehabilitate patients. Detail-oriented and reliable with a hardworking nature.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Diamond Performance & Rehab
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Contact Number: (404) 556-2100
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Treated young athletes primarily competing in overhead sports such as baseball, tennis, and volleyball
- Assisted in implementing proper return-to-sport rehabilitation
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
Student Physical Therapist
Memorial Satilla Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Contact Number: (912) 283-3030
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Treated patients with various diagnoses and followed up with postoperative procedures in an acute care setting
- Proficient with Meditech EHR
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Completed rounds with healthcare staff and made discharge recommendations.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Student Physical Therapist
Rehab Advantage and Sports Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Contact Number: (478) 275-1800
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Treated patients ranging from teenagers to older adults presenting with musculoskeletal impairments in the general outpatient setting
- Proficient with WebPT EMR
- Provided exceptional patient care by consistently seeking feedback from both patients and supervising therapists on areas for improvement or intervention modifications.
- Maximized patient adherence to treatment plans through effective communication, motivational strategies, and clear goal-setting processes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program -
Georgia Southern University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Georgia Southern University
05.2021
Associates of Science in Health and Human Performance -
South Georgia State College
05.2019
Skills
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Collecting Vitals
- Geriatric Care
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Patient Education Skills
- Active Listening
- Gait Analysis
- Clinical Reasoning
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
BLS/CPR, May 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Diamond Performance & Rehab
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Memorial Satilla Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Rehab Advantage and Sports Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program -
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Georgia Southern University
Associates of Science in Health and Human Performance -
South Georgia State College
BLS/CPR, May 2025
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