Compassionate Physical Therapist with a strong focus on patient education, collaboration, and adaptability. Committed to achieving positive patient outcomes through effective management of diverse caseloads.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
09.2024 - Current
Evaluated and treated patients with diverse acute conditions across orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, and pediatric populations.
Managed caseload effectively while maintaining high productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, OTs, social workers, nurses, and case managers, to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Delivered patient education on therapeutic exercises, assistive device usage, and safe functional mobility.
Student Physical Therapist
John’s Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2024 - 05.2024
Evaluated and treated patients within medical, surgical, and intensive care Oncology Units.
Formulated discharge recommendations based on clinical assessments and social support networks.
Maintained safety standards for physical therapy by continuously monitoring patients.
Oversaw entry-level caseloads to ensure efficient management and delivery of care.
Student Physical Therapist
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Schenectady, NY
11.2023 - 02.2024
Evaluated and treated patients with diverse cardiac, pulmonary, and orthopedic conditions.
Facilitated effective discharge strategies to promote patient recovery.
Managed entry-level caseload, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
Student Physical Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
Bellmore, NY
09.2023 - 11.2023
Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions in the outpatient setting.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop personalized treatment plans based on strength and mobility.
Managed 75% of clinical instructor's caseload, ensuring effective patient care.
Student Physical Therapist
Mozaic Senior Life
Fairfield, CT
05.2022 - 07.2022
Evaluated and treated geriatric patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Collaborated with occupational and speech therapists on co-treatment plans.
Contributed to interdisciplinary discharge planning for optimal patient outcomes.
Managed clinical instructor’s caseload, achieving a 75% case load efficiency.
Crew Member
Trader Joe’s
Albany, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Completed daily tasks to maintain an efficient store, including re-stocking shelves, unloading pallets, working the cash register, and cleaning common areas
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter’s Hospital – Postpartum Unit
Albany, NY
04.2019 - 09.2020
Communicated with a diverse patient population, established rapport while assisting with activities of daily living and collecting vital signs
Performed hearing, oxygen saturation, and blood sampling on newborns with safe technique
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies, Concentration in Health Sciences
Siena College
Loudonville, NY
05.2021
Skills
EPIC electronic medical record system
Problem-based learning
Time management
Community Service
Thomas Merton Center Donation Drive, Bridgeport, CT, 12/22, Coordinated the distribution of donated coats, personal care items, and winter accessories for vulnerable populations
Miracle League Sports, Albany, NY, 05/12 - 05/22, Volunteer, Encouraged and assisted children and adult athletes with special needs in sports, Assisted in the organization and execution of fundraising events
Projects And Presentations
Measuring Gait Speed With the 10 Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Mozaic Senior Life, 07/22
Sacred Heart University Transfer Training for Radiology Tech Students, 09/22
The Utilization of Direct to Employer Physical Therapy Services, Berger M, Brito D, Graham A, Lapierre G, Macdonald S, Mobilio A, Petrosino C, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, 08/23
Promoting Healthcare Careers to Adolescents (PHCA), Berger M, Cassidy K, Madison F, Julia H, Michelle T, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, 08/23
Related Experience
Physical Therapist Peer Mentor, 08/22 - 08/23, Mentored incoming doctoral students through the transition into the program, Communicated and responded to students’ academic needs
Clinical Education Graduate Assistant, 08/22 - 08/23, Maintained and organized files of students’ clinical experience documents, Reviewed contracts with the University’s clinical affiliation sites, Created an audit of physical therapy curriculum pharmacology content
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Albany Medical Center Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
John’s Hopkins Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Mozaic Senior Life
05.2022 - 07.2022
Crew Member
Trader Joe’s
12.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter’s Hospital – Postpartum Unit
04.2019 - 09.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies, Concentration in Health Sciences
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