Matthew Drapkin
Physical Therapist
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Focused and passionate Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and facilitate injury recovery. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing and educating patients on exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northern Arizona University
08.2020 - 12.2022
B.S - Exercise Science, Business
Northern Arizona University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Work History
Lead Physical Therapy Technician
Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Phoenix, AZ
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Assist Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
- Instruct patients on proper form and execution of exercises
- Maintain and enhance clinic flow, appearance, and functionality
- Management of the work schedule for the PT Tech’s
- Train PT Tech’s on clinic responsibilities
- Designed and implemented a new patient result and feedback system
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Issued individualized home exercise programs to patients and verified comprehension of instructions before discharge as directed by a therapist or assistant.
Senior Resident Assistant
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervisor for Resident Assistant staff in addition to RA duties
- Responsible for all aspects of employee management
- Manage the front desk of a campus residence building
- Responsible for developing and implementing staff training
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules.
- Counseled peers on career, academic and personal concerns.
Resident Assistant
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Single point of contact for assigned students in the residence hall
- Supervised residents through the year
- Lead training on how to operate desk functions
- Implemented a welcoming community
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and rapport development
Timeline
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northern Arizona University
08.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Physical Therapy Technician
Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
06.2017 - 08.2020
Senior Resident Assistant
Northern Arizona University
05.2016 - 05.2017
B.S - Exercise Science, Business
Northern Arizona University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Resident Assistant
Northern Arizona University
05.2014 - 05.2016