Leah Salter
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Strengthen experience and knowledge of clinical work for future career in physical therapy, as well as develop relationships with those who have similar interests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SPT Clinical Rotation 2
Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
01.2024 - 02.2024
Assisted in patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Placed at an Advanced Intermediate/Entry level.
SPT Clinical Rotation 1
Select Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assisted in patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Placed at Advanced Beginner level.
Intern
Probility Sport Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Intern of Todd Altstetter with a focus in sports rehabilitation and performance
- Assisted physical therapists and athletic trainers with data collection and facilitation of patient rehab
- Learned techniques used in conditioning and rehabilitation of athletes, as well as learned more about the field of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy.
Sales Associate
American Eagle
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked as a sales associate, learned to make meaningful connections with others, strengthened skills such as organization, communication, and problem solving.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program -
Grand Valley State University
05.2025
Majoring in Kinesiology, Athletic Training Cognate -
Michigan State University
05.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Excellent People Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Professional Manner
Extracurricular experiences
MSU Elite Dance Strength and Conditioning Coach, 09/2020 - 05/2022 - Created training programs for 22 individual dancers.
- Led triweekly workouts for dancers mainly under stability, strengthening, and endurance disciplines.
MSU Elite Competitive Dancer, 08/2018 - 08/2022
- Competed in regional and National dance competitions
- Practiced with a team three days a week
- Learned to work with a team to grow in a variety of ways
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer, 2020 - 2022
- Trained 6 clients and helped them achieve their fitness goals.
Teacher's Assistant for PHY 250 and KIN 217: Michigan State University - Assisted Marty Spranger in content review sessions and study skills help sessions under the discipline of Physiology, 2020 - 2021. Assisted in class sessions and tutored students under the discipline of Anatomy Cadaver Labs, 2020 - 2022.
- Learned how to effectively teach students important physiological and anatomical concepts.
- Guaranteed score improvements for all students who worked with her.
Timeline
SPT Clinical Rotation 2
Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
01.2024 - 02.2024
SPT Clinical Rotation 1
Select Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
American Eagle
05.2021 - 07.2022
Intern
Probility Sport Clinic
05.2017 - 08.2022
Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program -
Grand Valley State University
Majoring in Kinesiology, Athletic Training Cognate -
Michigan State University
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