MEGAN RAFTERY
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Seeking a position in an outpatient orthopedic clinic specializing in sports rehabilitation. Dedicated to applying clinical skills and evidence-based practices to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and support overall recovery. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, with a strong desire to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team in delivering exceptional patient care
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Intern
Paramount Physical Therapy and Rehab
Houston
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Collaborated with an inter-professional team to deliver rehabilitative care in a diverse outpatient orthopedic clinic, conducting assessments and creating treatment plans for simple and complex diagnoses
- Utilized manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release to address scar tissue, reduce fascial restrictions, and to improve range of motion
- Led an in-service workshop on dynamic cupping and its benefits including the breakdown of adhesions, increased circulation, and increased scar tissue mobility.
Rehabilitation Aide
OrthoCarolina
Charlotte
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Assisted in providing patient care and treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Directed patients in therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the PT ensuring proper posture and body mechanics by providing patients with verbal and tactile cueing as needed
- Optimized physical therapy supply management by maintaining adequate inventory levels and coordinated the requisition of physical therapy materials proactively enabling uninterrupted patient care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL08.2025
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2018
Skills
- EMR systems - Epic, WebPT
- Customer service
- Communication
- Injury prevention
- Dance medicine
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Student Member, 03/2024, Present, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
- Student Member, 03/2024, Present, Performing Arts Special Interest Group
- Student Member, 08/2022, Present, American Physical Therapy Association
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification - 235417341989, 06/2023, Present, American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification - 236037369715, 06/2023, Present, American Heart Association
Continuing education courses
- Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, 07/2024
- APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 02/2024
Work Experience
Patient Services Specialist - Physical Therapy Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
OrthoCarolina | Charlotte, NC
· Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, and handled cashier duties including charges for DME and the collection of co-payments/co-insurance.
· Confirmed eligibility, benefits, and pre-certification with insurance carriers for the physical therapy department.
· Responsible for using online tools for benefits, reviewing medical criteria/policy, prior plan approval requirements, and obtaining authorizations.
Dance Instructor June 2023 – Current
Miller Street Dance Academy | Charlotte, NC
· Teach a variety of recreational, performance company, and competition team classes in various genres including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, lyrical, and pointe
· Choreograph recital and performance company routines
· Clean dances, correct technique, and performance preparation for solos, small groups, and large lines
Timeline
Physical Therapist Intern
Paramount Physical Therapy and Rehab
2024.03 - 2024.04
Rehabilitation Aide
OrthoCarolina
2021.09 - 2022.08
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Louisiana State University
- Basic Life Support Certification - 235417341989, 06/2023, Present, American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification - 236037369715, 06/2023, Present, American Heart Association
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