Michela Lewis
Holland,PA
Summary
Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Expert in developing clinical protocols and protocols to ensure patient safety. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Support Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with the check-in process
- Worked with therapists to ensure a clean environment for patients
- Assisted therapist with patient exercises.
Rehabilitation Technician
Reliant Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed working relationships with interprofessional team including physical therapists, occupation therapists, speech therapists, certified nursing assistants, and nurses
- Worked with therapists to ensure a clean environment for patients
- Assisted therapist with patient exercises.
Student Physical Therapist
Community Health and Dental Care
01.2022 - 04.2022
- 12-week clinical internship in an outpatient setting with a focus on independence in clinical treatment and reasoning
- Conducting evaluations, progress notes, and discharge on a wide patient population from pediatric to geriatrics with various diagnoses
- Development of entry-level physical therapy skills in the outpatient setting while expanding on the knowledge in didactic courses
- Expansion of manual techniques, therapeutic intervention, and modalities, neuromuscular re-education
- Implementation of various plans of care as well as working with supportive personnel and other providers.
Student Physical Therapist
St. Luke’s Bone and Joint Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- 12-week clinical internship in an outpatient setting
- Conducted evaluations, progress notes, and discharge on a wide patient population, with an emphasis on individuals with chronic pain
- Development of the entry-level physical therapist in the outpatient orthopedic setting including manual techniques, exercise progression, neuromuscular re-education, and return to sport
- Weekly student rounds were completed with case presentations to challenge the clinical reasoning process.
Student Physical Therapist
JAG One
05.2021 - 06.2021
- 6-week clinical internship in an outpatient setting
- Conducted evaluations, progress notes, and discharge on patients with a variety of injuries, including meniscal repairs and strokes
- Handled a 75% case load with the supervision of a clinical instructor.
Student Physical Therapist
Tower Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
- 6-week clinical internship in a subacute rehabilitation center
- Placement in Neurological Rehabilitation unit with treatment of various pathologies including spinal cord injuries, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease
- Transition from didactic coursework to application in the field
- Weekly rounds were completed with the interprofessional team in order to determine the patients' best outcomes as well as a transition to home or a long-term care facility.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2022
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2019
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- CPR training
- Physical examination
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR Training, 06/2026
- National Council on Strength and Fitness, 06/2018-2020
Volunteer Experience
- Bryn Mawr Rehab-Wynnewood, Fall 2018, Shadowed physical therapists in an outpatient facility
- Lankenau Medical Center, Fall 2017, Shadowed multiple physical therapist in an acute inpatient facility
- Bucks Physical Therapy Sports and Aquatic Rehabilitation, Summer 2017, Shadowed physical therapists in an outpatient facility
Timeline
Operational Support Specialist
ATI Physical Therapy
04.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Reliant Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 06.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Community Health and Dental Care
01.2022 - 04.2022
Student Physical Therapist
St. Luke’s Bone and Joint Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Student Physical Therapist
JAG One
05.2021 - 06.2021
Student Physical Therapist
Tower Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Alvernia University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Widener University