Michael McWilliams
Pearl River,NY
Summary
Experienced physical therapist specializing in orthopedic outpatient care with a focus on the geriatric patient population. Committed to facilitating optimal functional recovery for individuals recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries. Proficient in designing individualized rehabilitation programs that prioritize the restoration of mobility, strength, and pain-free movement. Dedicated to assisting patients in regaining independence and improving overall quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
MOTION Sports Medicine
05.2024 - Current
- Provided personalized physical therapy services to outpatient clients, developing and implementing tailored treatment plans to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and achieve recovery goals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and educated patients on exercise techniques and injury prevention to ensure effective, long-term outcomes
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
Education
DPT -
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY05.2024
BS - Health Science
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY12.2021
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Geriatrics experience
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Strength training
- Patient communication
- Mobility training
- Time management
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Coordination of care
Certification
- CPR/BLS, 09/01/23
- Total Joint Replacement Certificate, 09/24
- Orthopedic Excellence of the Spine Certificate, 02/2025
Awards And Organizations
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2013
- Summa Cum Laude, B.S, 2021
- American Physical Therapy Association, Student of Physical Therapy, 2021 - present
Clinical Education
- Student DPT, White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY, 40, 05/01/22, 07/01/22, Inpatient physical therapy-cardiopulmonary, geriatric, oncology, med surgery
- Student DPT, Atlantic Sports Health Physical Therapy, Morristown, NJ, 40, 01/01/23, 02/01/23, Outpatient- orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, Joint replacements, concussion, pediatrics to geriatric patient population.
- Student DPT, MOTION Sports Medicine, Stony Point, NY, 40, 10/01/22, 12/01/22, Outpatient- orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
- Student DPT, VA Hospital, Bronx, NY, 40, 01/01/24, 03/01/24, Inpatient physical therapy- SCI, Aquatic therapy, Telehealth, Wellness
Timeline
Physical Therapist
MOTION Sports Medicine
05.2024 - Current
BS - Health Science
Mercy College
- CPR/BLS, 09/01/23
- Total Joint Replacement Certificate, 09/24
- Orthopedic Excellence of the Spine Certificate, 02/2025
DPT -
New York Medical College
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