Lindsey Knetzer
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished physical therapist with over 7 years of pediatric rehabilitation experience in early intervention and outpatient care. Experience in evaluation and treatment of patients birth to 21 with various diagnoses including orthopedic, developmental, and neuromuscular impairments. Passionate and empathetic physical therapist with strong interpersonal skills. Driven in the improvement and progression of individual patient growth and therapist professional growth. Strong proficiency in diverse patient therapy program creation and discharge planning. Comprehensive documentation and time management skills. Eager to take on new challenges, advanced trainings, and responsibilities. Proven experience with supervision of a PTA and students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Positive Steps Therapy/Theraplay/Ivy Rehab for Kids and Early Intervention
08.2017 - Current
- Completion of pediatric patient evaluations of various complexities, creating exercise programs, and discharge planning
- Collaboration with Orthopedic and Neurology Specialist in the referral and care of variety of patient populations
- Collaboration with orthotists for referral and consultation of lower extremity bracing, straps, harnesses, and cranial shaping helmets
- Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team including SLP, OT, patient coordinators, and other PTs to provide cohesive care for pediatrics patients
- Establishing positive and open communication within discipline ensuring seamless efficiency in pediatric patient care
- Creating a family-centered approach to treatment sessions in early intervention in the home and daycare setting
- Management of early intervention schedule and travel
- Maintaining open and frequent communication with early intervention families and service coordinators on patient care
- Providing supervision, training, and documentation review/sign off for a physical therapy assistant
- Providing informal mentorship to new employees within clinical office on documentation, policies/procedures, and therapeutic questions
- Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students at various points in their clinical training
- Participating as a team member for specialty group assignments including: a Raintree Superuser, Raintree PT Goal Bank clean up, and creation of on-boarding training for new physical therapy teammates.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Saint Francis University
Loretto2017
Bachelors of Health Science -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA2014
Skills
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Comprehensive documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Strong verbal communication
- Detail Oriented
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Adaptive equipment recommendation and management
- Mentorship of students and PTA
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Licensed, 2017
- Serial Casting Certification, 2024
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1, Pending 2024
Passions
- Volleyball: Playing since 4th grade, high school, and 4 years of college. Continuing to play in co-ed leagues as an adult and entering the coaching phase for travel teams that I continue to do at present day.
References
- Kylee Louise, Kylee.Louise@ivyrehab.com
- Christine Lunz, Christine.Lunz@ivyrehab.com
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Positive Steps Therapy/Theraplay/Ivy Rehab for Kids and Early Intervention
08.2017 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Saint Francis University
Bachelors of Health Science -
Saint Francis University
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Licensed, 2017
- Serial Casting Certification, 2024
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1, Pending 2024
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