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Martha Schneider

Natick,MA

Summary

20+ years of experience working as a physical therapist in hospital-based inpatient and outpatient departments. Extensive training in orthopedic, chronic pain, pulmonary, pediatric, and general medicine patient populations. Serve on multiple committees dedicated to improving patient and staff experiences. Dedicated to preserving engaging, compassionate patient-PT relationships in the face of increasingly stringent time constraints and billing requirements.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physical Therapist

Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton , MA
2004.01 - Current
  • Inpatient care, 2004-2010 and 2020-present. Orthopedic (spine and extremity), general medicine, oncology, psychiatry, pediatric, maternity.
  • Outpatient care, 2004-present. Orthopedic (spine and extremity), chronic pain, 2004-present. Pulmonary 2000-present. Pediatric 2004-2016.
  • Clinical Instructor, graduate Physical Therapy students, 2007-present.
  • Outpatient Coordinator, Physical Therapy Student Program, 2023-present.
  • Peer Advisor, Department of Rehabilitation, 2023-present.
  • Active Committee Member, Sports Steering Committee 2022-present, Documentation Efficiency Committee 2020-present, Volcano (staff support) Committee 2008-present.
  • Author and Presenter, Patient Pain Education Classes, 2015.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA
2004-01

Skills

  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Pulmonary Physical Therapy
  • Long COVID and Dysautonomia Rehabilitation
  • Peer Supporter
  • Student, Staff, Patient Educator

Affiliations

  • Co-designed and delivered free injury prevention workshop to local, female college soccer player.
  • Served as volunteer for multiple Boston Marathons, pre-marathon injury prevention clinics, and post-marathon injury clinics.
  • Volunteered and numerous community and staff wellness fairs.
  • Coached youth soccer for 10 years and served on Board of Directors of a 1600 player soccer club for 6 years.

Timeline

Senior Physical Therapist

Newton Wellesley Hospital
2004.01 - Current

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Martha Schneider