Matthew E. Shorr
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over six years of experience in post-acute, outpatient, and home health settings, specializing in neuro and orthopedic rehabilitation including post stroke recovery. Skilled in driving functional outcomes through evidence-based treatment, patient education, and integration of rehabilitation technology within interdisciplinary care teams to support adoption of and improve mobility outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Hills Post Acute
Pittsburgh, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver rehabilitation care to a high-volume geriatric population within a skilled nursing setting
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OTs, nurses and physicians) to ensure continuity of care
- Educate patients and caregivers on device use reinforcing adherence to home and clinical based therapy protocols
- Facilitates task specific neurorehabilitation programs focused on motor learning repetition and functional carryover to improve patient independence
- Increased patients buy-in and adherence by clearly communicating how increased repetition and participation accelerates functional recovery
- Conducts hands-on product demonstrations to patients, promoting safe and effective use of rehab technology for enhanced recovery outcomes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehab at Providence Point
Pittsburgh, USA
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Drove patient adoption of high-repetition, task-specific neurorehabilitation by clearly communicating clinical value improving adherence and functional outcomes
- Built strong relationships with clinicians and rehab directors to influence treatment decision making
- Reinforced at-home and in clinic exercise compliance through structured coaching and simplified outcome focused education
- Insured correct setup, safety, and patient understanding of equipment usage to maximize therapeutic benefit and compliance.
- Delivered direct rehabilitation care for acute and subacute neurological patients including post stroke upper/lower extremity recovery using task specific supported interventions
Physical Therapist Assistant
PT Group (Physical Therapy Institute)
Pittsburgh, USA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered hands on product demonstrations ensuring safe and effective use of rehabilitation technology
- Documented patient performance, progress metrics, and response to interventions and compliance with clinical standards
- Supported integration of rehab technology into daily treatment workflows
- Contributed to improved functional outcomes through consistent application of evidence-based neuro rehabilitation techniques
Rehabilitation and Exercise Coordinator
DeMasi Chiropractic and Wellness
Pittsburgh, USA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed and coordinated patients scheduling to optimize clinic efficiency, support continuity of rehabilitation care and ensure timely delivery of therapy services across caseload
- Collaborated with patient’s primary care providers to communicate treatment plans and ensure continuity of care across disciplines
- Hosted educational workshops for patients to improve understanding of rehabilitation exercises and healthy lifestyle modifications
- Developed and distributed a weekly wellness newsletter to improve patient and community engagement, reinforcing education on health, wellness and rehabilitation strategies
Education
A.S - Physical Therapist Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville, PAB.S - Health and Physical Education, Concentration in Human Performance
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PASkills
- Neurorehabilitation
- Motivational coaching
- Behavior change
- Device adoption/compliance
- Patient/Caregiver education
- Product demonstration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- BLS CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Hills Post Acute
10.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehab at Providence Point
11.2022 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
PT Group (Physical Therapy Institute)
08.2021 - 11.2022
Rehabilitation and Exercise Coordinator
DeMasi Chiropractic and Wellness
08.2020 - 08.2021
A.S - Physical Therapist Assistant
Community College of Allegheny County
B.S - Health and Physical Education, Concentration in Human Performance
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania