Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Accomplishments
Teaching Responsibilities
Community Service and Leadership Experience
References
Timeline
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Kelsey D. Barks

Spokane

Summary

Motivated professional committed to driving growth in clinical practice through effective training and quality patient care. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to mentor fellow clinicians and student clinicians, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty

Whitworth University - Physical Therapy Department
Spokane
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive course materials for core and elective courses.
  • Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated discussions integrating current clinical concepts.

Physical Therapist

Cornerstone Physical Therapy
Spokane
10.2020 - Current
  • Clinical Setting: outpatient orthopedics, private practice
  • Patient population: orthopedic, spine, TMJ, work injury, post-operative, chronic pain, adolescent to older adults

Lecturer

Whitworth University-Athletic Training Department
Spokane
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Delivered engaging lectures in the biomechanics course.
  • Facilitated student discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.

Physical Therapist

Empire Therapy
Spokane
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Clinical Setting: outpatient orthopedics, private practice, pediatrics
  • Patient population: orthopedic, work injury, post-operative, chronic pain, pediatric to older adults, Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI)

Clinical Director and Physical Therapist

Thunder Physical Therapy-North
Spokane
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Clinical Setting: outpatient orthopedics, private practice, pediatrics
  • Patient population: orthopedic, spine, TMJ, vestibular, work injury, post-operative, chronic pain, adolescent to older adults

Clinical Director and Physical Therapist

Thunder Physical Therapy - Valley
Spokane Valley
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Clinical Setting: outpatient orthopedics, private practice, pediatrics
  • Patient population: orthopedic, spine, vestibular, work injury, post-operative, chronic pain, adolescent to older adults

Education

Doctor of Science (ScD) - Rehabilitative Science

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05-2025

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
12-2008

Certification

Washington Physical Therapy License PT60571939

  • Spinal Manipulation Endorsement
  • Dry Needling Endorsement (pending)

Accomplishments

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
  • Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) - Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Spine
  • Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS) Certification

Teaching Responsibilities

Whitworth University - Physical Therapy Department

  • Spring: DPT 97: Elective Course - PT in a Primary Care Role (2025 - Present)
  • Summer: DPT 713 Psychosocial Aspects of Health & Well-being lab (2023 - Present)
  • Fall: DPT 916 Movement Systems IV (2024 - Present)

Community Service and Leadership Experience

  • Clinical Instructor/Clinical Site Coordinator | 2018 - Current
  • Advisory Committee Member, Whitworth University - Physical Therapy Department | 2022 - Present
  • Volunteer Lab Assistant, Whitworth University - Physical Therapy Department, Spokane, WA, DPT 720 Musculoskeletal Management I 16 hours | Spring 2023
  • Continuing Education, Whitworth University - Athletic Training Department, Spokane, WA, Advanced Cervical Spine Assessment and Techniques | 12 hours | Jan 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty

Whitworth University - Physical Therapy Department
08.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist

Cornerstone Physical Therapy
10.2020 - Current

Lecturer

Whitworth University-Athletic Training Department
09.2020 - 12.2020

Physical Therapist

Empire Therapy
03.2020 - 10.2020

Clinical Director and Physical Therapist

Thunder Physical Therapy-North
03.2016 - 03.2020

Clinical Director and Physical Therapist

Thunder Physical Therapy - Valley
08.2015 - 08.2016

Doctor of Science (ScD) - Rehabilitative Science

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Southeast Missouri State University
Kelsey D. Barks