Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors and Awards
Community Service
Certifications and memberships
Presentations
Timeline
Generic

Lindsey Lucas

Wallingford,CT

Summary

Compassionate and driven physical therapist with primary experience in hospital based outpatient care. My passion is helping patients with neurological conditions achieve their goals. Focused on communication, drive, enthusiasm, and teamwork to help facilitate patient progress and recovery. Driven to provide quality work and passionate about continuous learning to progress and improve professional development as a neurological physical therapist.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT
03.2024 - Current
  • Caseload: 100% patients with neurological disorders
  • Collaborates with co-workers and orthotics/prosthetics to help maximize the functional gains from patients
  • Assists with team meetings for members of the Traurig house to ensure effectively coordinated patient care

Physical Therapist

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
Wyckoff, NJ
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Caseload: 80% of patients with neurological conditions and 20% of patients with orthopedic conditions, fall risk assessments, movement disorders, and orthopedics.
  • Facilitated and helped with the development and growth of neuro-rehab at the facility.
  • Conducted fall risk assessments for the community

Physical Therapist

UNC Healthcare Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Hillsborough, NC
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Caseload: 100% patients with neurological conditions
  • Collaborated across interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care
  • Provided family training to ensure a safe discharge plan for patients

Physical Therapist

Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation
Hartford, CT
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Caseload: 75% patients with neurological conditions, 25% complex orthopedic conditions.
  • Collaborated with Orthotist/Prosthetist to help improve function and mobility
  • Member of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis teams.
  • Connected and collaborated with doctors at the Mandell Center of MS to ensure patient-centered care.

Clinical Rotation

Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation
Hartford, CT
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Last clinical rotation: Outpatient Neuro rotation
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers orthotists, dyna splint reps etc.
  • Customized treatments for patients with Multiple Sclerosis based on impairments

Clinical Rotation

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Third clinical rotation: Inpatient rehabilitation
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient-centered care and safe discharge plans
  • Provided care to patients with neurologic conditions such as stroke, brain injury and Parkinson disease

Clinical Rotation

Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Second clinical rotation: Acute Care
  • Advocated for patients with neurological conditions within the Neuro-ICU
  • Verbalized with other healthcare providers to ensure patient-centered care

Clinical Rotation

Forest Hill Physical Therapy
Newark, NJ
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • First rotation: Outpatient
  • Attained experience in evaluating and treating patients with multiple comorbidities
  • Gained further information on Forest Hill certification in Patient Center Connective Care

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Paramus High School
Paramus, NJ
06.2014

Skills

  • Neurological rehabilitation experience
  • Patient communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Collaboration with co-workers and cross-functional teams
  • Skilled in support equipment
  • Outpatient therapy background
  • Treatment Planning
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Student training
  • CPR training

Honors and Awards

  • Lucy Cox Alumni Recognition Award
  • 2nd Team NEC Indoor & Outdoor Track 2018
  • All Northeast Conference Cross Country 2017
  • Silver Award Girl Scouts

Community Service

  • SHU DPT Service Trip Guatemala, 03/20, Assisted members in Antigua community to Physical Therapy services and fundraised money over six months for wheelchairs. Coordinated with interpreters to provide effective patient care.
  • PT Day of Service Blood Drive for Red Cross, 11/19
  • Student Mentor, for SHU DPT students, 2018-2021
  • Habitat for Humanity, 2015-2018, involvement
  • Fundraising Chair, 2017-2018

Certifications and memberships

  • LSVT Big Physical Therapy, 03/22 to Present
  • Student Physical Therapy Board- Secretary for Class of 2021
  • American Physical Therapy Association, 2018-Present
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support, 07/20 to Present

Presentations

  • APTA Fall Conference, CT and MA, 2022, Autonomic Dysfunction Post Concussion: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment Approaches
  • Capstone, PT 861 Special Group Project, 2020, Physical Therapists’ Application of Pain Neuroscience Education in Outpatient Clinical Practice
  • Business Project, PT 825 Contemporary Practice in PT, 2020, S.M.I.L.E, Specific Movements Introduced to Life an Exercise program for Skilled Nursing Facility’s Clinical Project.
  • PT 845 Professional Practice III, 2020, Put a Little P.E.P. in Your Step (Parkinson’s Exercise Program) for individuals in Norwalk, CT area

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Gaylord Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
01.2024 - 03.2024

Physical Therapist

UNC Healthcare Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Physical Therapist

Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 08.2023

Clinical Rotation

Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 12.2021

Clinical Rotation

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

Clinical Rotation

Upstate Medical University Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

Clinical Rotation

Forest Hill Physical Therapy
01.2019 - 12.2019

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology

Sacred Heart University

High School Diploma -

Paramus High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Lindsey Lucas