Meaghan O'Donnell
Denver,CO
Summary
Attentive Physical Therapist with nine years of hands-on experience helping patients regain movement and function after physical injury. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport- building skills. Skilled ski coach with collegiate and youth coaching experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Vail Summit Orthopedics – Physical Therapy
Breckenridge, CO
11.2023 - Current
- Rehab athletes of all ages to return to skiing and snowboarding
- Train ACL reconstruction patients
- Treat multiple orthopedic and neurological diagnoses (Guillaine-Barre, ACL, orthopedic post-op, back pain, traumatic fractures etc.)
Head Coach of Intro to Team Summit at Copper Mountain
Team Summit Basketball
Copper Mountain, CO
11.2020 - Current
- Coach U12 ski athletes in basic fundamentals, racing, big mountain, moguls, park & pipe, and skier cross
- Organize and manage groupings of athletes
- Lead and direct a group of 14 coaches at Copper mountain
- Train intro coaches on different coaching techniques, movement analysis, and teaching skills at Copper, Keystone, and Breckenridge
Physical Therapist
Spruce Health Group
Littleton, CO
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed relationships with local doctors to increase referrals
- Worked side by side with a nurse practitioner who performed hyaluronic acid and PRP injections
- Prescribed and fit patients for knee off-loader braces for severe knee OA
Adjunct Faculty Member
Regis University
Denver, CO
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Mentored physical therapy residency students
- Assisted with accreditation requirements
Clinic Director and Physical Therapist
Peak Physical Therapy
Denver Metro, CO
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught and managed a clinic staff of 7 professionals
- Developed relationships with orthopedic doctors
- Treated patients with varying orthopedic conditions which were primarily post-op
- Clinical instructor for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Denver Physical Therapy
Aurora, CO
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed manual techniques, pain science, and movement analysis to return patients to greater function
- Guided and mentored Doctor of Physical Therapy students in clinical setting
- Provided guidance and instruction to new team members
Part Time Outpatient Physical Therapist
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Strong communication skills in Spanish with physical therapy terminology
- Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic injuries in an outpatient setting in conjunction with being a school based PT
Contract Pediatric Physical Therapist
Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence, MA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Treated pre-K to high school children in multiple school settings
- Facilitated the development of gross motor skills to help children access the curriculum in an inner city school district
Outpatient Adult & Pediatric Physical Therapist
Northeast Rehab Hospital Network
Lawrence, MA
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Evaluated and treated adults with chronic pain, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
- Provided care to pediatric patients with chronic neurological, developmental, and orthopedic diagnoses
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
IthacaSkills
- Outpatient and pediatric therapy background
- Ski coach
- Off-loader brace fitting
- Motivational listening
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Pain Management Techniques
- Motivational Techniques
- Improving performance
Certification
Colorado License number: 15813
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Vail Summit Orthopedics – Physical Therapy
11.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Spruce Health Group
07.2022 - 10.2023
Adjunct Faculty Member
Regis University
01.2022 - 06.2022
Head Coach of Intro to Team Summit at Copper Mountain
Team Summit Basketball
11.2020 - Current
Clinic Director and Physical Therapist
Peak Physical Therapy
10.2019 - 06.2022
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Denver Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 10.2019
Part Time Outpatient Physical Therapist
Lawrence General Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2018
Contract Pediatric Physical Therapist
Lawrence Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Outpatient Adult & Pediatric Physical Therapist
Northeast Rehab Hospital Network
11.2015 - 08.2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
Colorado License number: 15813
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