Megan Carey

Entry level physical therapist with an established background in the healthcare field. Passionate about wholistic patient care, adaptability, and helping people of all ages and abilities reach their goals. Has had a breadth of clinical placement experience and developed a specific interest in neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics.

Mater Hospital, Outpatient Musculoskeletal, 04/24 - 05/24

• Refined my musculoskeletal assessment and diagnostic skills with a diverse caseload of patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Taught osteoarthritis management and persistent pain classes of 5-10 people 4 times per week.

Pindarra Private Hospital, Inpatient Neurosurgical Ward, 05/24 - 06/24

• Provided treatment for numerous neurological conditions including acquired brain injury, brain tumors, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and after complex spinal surgeries, as well as brain, bone, and breast cancer.

Queensland Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 09/24 - 10/24

• Performed cardiorespiratory assessment, treatment, and post surgical mobilisation in children aged 2 weeks to 17 years old, including those with complex medical conditions.

Logan Hospital, Emergency Department, 10/24 - 11/24

• Performed in-depth neurological and mobility assessments for patients presenting with back pain, acute vestibular conditions, and other neurological changes to determine the need for further imaging, at home support services, and/or admission.

Providence Gateway Rehab, Outpatient Orthopedics, 01/25 - 04/25

• Independently managed a 12 patient per day caseload, consisting of Medicare/medicaid and substantial portion billing, for patients who are post operative, suffering sports injuries, at risk for falls, experiencing vertigo, POTS, or concussion, and those with progressive neurological conditions. Utilized EPIC software for documentation, scheduling, and billing purposes.

Karolinska Institute, Acute Spinal Injuries, 04/25 - 05/25

• To be completed

• Massachusetts EMT-B License, 11/16 - 04/23
• AdaptX Level 1 Adaptive Fitness Coach
• American Heart Association BLS CPR
• ECSI Certified CPR Instructor

Unified Health and Performance Group Fitness Class Instructor, Lancaster, MA

• Special Olympics Fitness Class Volunteer, 12/16 - Present, Instruct a class of 10-12 athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities to perform various strength and conditioning exercises in a safe, group setting.