Lynda Belcastro
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Early Intervention Specialist and Senior Physical Therapist at New York City Public Schools, adept in sensory integration and motor skills development. Leveraged interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance child development and patient recovery, achieving significant advancements in accessibility and patient satisfaction. Expert in physical therapy techniques and fostering family engagement, I excel in transforming challenges into developmental successes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
Significant Steps, TIPSE, and Learning Steps
03.2002 - Current
- Enhanced child development by implementing individualized early intervention strategies and techniques.
- Advocated for children''s needs within various settings such as schools or community programs to promote inclusion and accessibility of services.
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child''s development at home.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Supported families in navigating complex systems of care by offering information on available resources and facilitating connections with appropriate providers.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child''s development.
Senior Physical Therapist
New York City Public Schools
09.2001 - Current
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients k-5 grade, addressing school function, neurological disorders, and orthopedic concerns.
- Identifying individual patient needs and setting measurable school related treatment goals.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including Special Education Teachers, Speech and Occupational therapist to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and ergonomics to prevent future injuries or setbacks in their recovery process.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing customized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Physical Therapy
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05.2000
Skills
- Sensory integration techniques
- Child development expertise
- Motor Skills Development
- Physical Therapy Techniques
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Certified First Aid and CPR
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Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
Significant Steps, TIPSE, and Learning Steps
03.2002 - Current
Senior Physical Therapist
New York City Public Schools
09.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
New York Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Physical Therapy
Mount Saint Mary College
Certified First Aid and CPR
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