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Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Physical Therapist
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - Current
Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
Promoted a positive and supportive environment that encouraged patient participation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
Led aquatic therapy sessions, designing water-based exercises to leverage buoyancy and resistance for therapeutic benefit.
Full Time Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
Reston, VA
09.2019 - 05.2022
Outpatient concierge home services for geriatric population in coordination with Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists
Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
Aquatic Physical Therapy Intern
James A Haley VA
Tampa, FL
01.2019 - 03.2019
Outpatient in aquatic setting for veterans population
Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer
Select Physical Therapy
Lake Buena Vista and ESPN Wide World of Sports
08.2014 - 07.2017
Direct care for a large entertainment company’s performers and worldwide athletes
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
08.2012 - 05.2014
Instructed student-athlete interns in proper techniques for taping joints and muscles prior to athletic activities.
Monitored athletes' health conditions during practices and games and documented any injuries or illnesses.
Developed rehabilitation plans for injured athletes based on doctor's orders, physician referrals, and medical history records.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2019
Master of Education - School of Kinesiology: Human Performance
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training Program
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2012
Skills
Manual therapy: myofascial release and manual lymph drainage
Interdisciplinary communication
TRX Suspension Level 1 Course
CPR training
Verbal and written communication
Empathetic and patient
Certification
PT CO License # 0018287 May 2022, PRESENT
NPI # 1396097846
LSVT BIG Program Certified, DEC 2021, DEC 2023
CPR Certified, APR 2021, PRESENT
Manual Lymph Drainage certification, JAN 2020, JAN 2021
Athletic Training Certified, MAY 2012, DEC 2021
Special Interests
American Physical Therapy Association
Section Memberships: Geriatric and Federal
Languages
English
Affiliations
Hiking, exploring, home projects
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full Time Physical Therapist
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
05.2022 - Current
Full Time Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 05.2022
Aquatic Physical Therapy Intern
James A Haley VA
01.2019 - 03.2019
Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer
Select Physical Therapy
08.2014 - 07.2017
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Georgia College and State University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Florida
Master of Education - School of Kinesiology: Human Performance
Georgia College & State University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training Program
University of Central Florida
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