Mark Abegg
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
The Community Hospital at Fitness Pointe
Munster, IN
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided outpatient orthopedic physical therapy treatment to a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions, focusing on rehabilitation of post-acute injuries, chronic injuries, and surgical interventions
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including patient examination and evaluations, manual therapy, neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, postural training, patient education, and biofeedback training
- Utilized manual therapeutic techniques such as stretching, massage, joint mobilizations, joint manipulations, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization
- Collaborated with on-site staff and off-site physicians as part of a healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment through empathetic patient interactions to enhance motivation during sessions and promote exercise adherence outside the clinic
- Developed specific exercise programs to promote increases in a patient/ clients overall fitness, ability to perform functional tasks, and to decrease risk of future injury after discharge.
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
Concentra Urgent Care
Bedford Park, IL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided skilled outpatient occupational physical therapy to patients suffering from acute and chronic work-related injuries
- Skillfully communicated with on-site and off-site physicians to provide patient care and promote a prompt and safe return to work
- Demonstrated adaptability and skillful multitasking by leading up to 4 patient treatment sessions simultaneously and providing comprehensive evaluations for unscheduled patient walk-in sessions
- Developed individualized client/ patient work conditioning exercise programs to prepare individuals recovery from complex injuries to return safely back to their occupation.
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, IL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated within a healthcare team to provide inpatient and outpatient neurological physical therapy, focusing on patients with complex medical conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Delivered empathetic and effective treatments for patients recovering from neurological pathologies and post-stroke conditions
- Implemented tailored treatment plans based on patient assessments and progress evaluations to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS12.2019
Skills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient education and advocacy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
- University of Illinois at Chicago DPT Class Representative 2020
- Summa Cum Laude, Benedictine College 2019
- Biology Club Vice President 2018-2019
- Named NAIA Scholar Athlete, Daktronics 2017
- Benedictine College President’s list 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Benedictine College Dean’s List 2015, 2017, 2019
- Benedictine College Athletic and Academic Scholarship 2014-2019
Affiliations
Volunteer - Providence Hospital Hospice program Dec 2022
Volunteer- YMCA Student Leader Fall 2019
Volunteer- Boxes for Blessings Dec 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
The Community Hospital at Fitness Pointe
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
Concentra Urgent Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
Student Physical Therapist (Intern)
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Benedictine College
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