Matthew E. Burns
Campbell Hall,NY
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist committed to educating and empowering patients through their experiences with pain and injury. Skilled in evaluating and treating, according to an individual's needs, in order to foster recovery and return to life's activities. Communicative professional well-versed in collaborating with multi-disciplinary practitioners and managing mutual patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Contractor
United States Military Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Currently working at USMA (United States Military Academy) in conjunction with KACH (Keller Army Community Hospital) Division I Sports Fellowship Program.
- Coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, including Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows, ATC's, and DPE instructors, to treat and manage injuries of Cadets at the Academy.
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed Staff PT duties and responsibilities for an outpatient clinic. Delivered treatment to active, general orthopaedic population.
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed Staff PT duties and responsibilities for a busy outpatient clinic, primarily orthopaedics based. Collaborated with OT and vestibular/TMD specialist in the treatment and management of mutual patients.
Director of Physical Therapy
SportsCare Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the management of a growing outpatient clinic, which included PT aides and Administrative Staff.
- Communicated with Regional Director on both daily and long- term operations, including local community outreach.
- Facilitated team dynamics to foster an environment focused on patient care and their recovery.
Physical Therapist
MOTIVNY
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered high quality 1-on-1 care for OON and cash-based patients.
- Responsible for treatment of urban athletes with a multitude of orthopedic conditions and a focus on runners and triathletes.
- Worked on various community projects, involving running events, mobility workshops, and education through written articles and digital media.
Physical Therapist
Orthology Physical Wellness
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Opportunity to work as part of a start-up practice, which allowed for a greater understanding of the business and administrative sides of a clinic.
- Worked hand-in-hand with Chiropractors to treat and develop plans of care for mutual patients.
- Treated general population, with an emphasis on "weekend-warrior" athletes, with a myriad of musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies.
Education
DPT - Physical Therapy
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2012
Certification
- OCS Examinee | APTA | March 2024
- DN-1 & DN-2 - Dry Needling for Cervicothoracic & Upper Extremity (DN-1) and Dry Needling for Lumbopelvic & Lower Extremity (DN-2) | American Academy of Manipulative Therapy | March 2024
- BFA (Battlefield Acupuncture) | December 2023
- FRR (Functional Range Release) Provider - Lower Limb | Functional Anatomy Seminars | 2018- present
- Kinstretch Provider | Functional Anatomy Seminars | 2018-present
- FRCms (Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist) | Functional Anatomy Seminars | 2017-present
- SMT-1 - Spinal Manipulation of Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & Sacroiliac Joint | American Academy of Manipulative Therapy | 2017
- ART Provider - Upper Extremity | Active Release Techniques | 2016- present
- SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Certified | Functional Movement Systems | 2016- present
Community Involvement
- Sacred Heart University: Bridgeport, CT | "Relay For Life: Cancer Charity Walk" (2011-2014)
- University of Connecticut: Storrs, CT | UCONN Men's Tennis Volunteer for various community service projects, including "Hoops for Hope", "Boy's & Girl's Clubs of America", and "Special Olympics" (2009-2012)
Affiliations
- National Physical Therapy Association: Boston, MA | Combined Sections Meeting (February 2024)
- National Physical Therapy Association: Las Vegas, NV | Combined Sections Meeting (February 2014)
- Connecticut American Physical Therapy Association: New Haven, CT | CPTA Conference (October 2014)
- APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Member (2013-present)
Timeline
Physical Therapist Contractor
United States Military Academy
08.2023 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
02.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
10.2022 - 02.2023
Director of Physical Therapy
SportsCare Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist
MOTIVNY
02.2020 - 09.2021
Physical Therapist
Orthology Physical Wellness
09.2015 - 02.2020
DPT - Physical Therapy
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
University of Connecticut