Michele Contractor
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist and Exercise Physiologist professional with comprehensive background in physical therapy and with advanced certification in Pelvic Floor Health from Herman & Wallace focused on developing and executing personalized treatment plans. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and consistent achievement of therapeutic goals. Reliable and adaptable to changing patient needs, proficient in therapeutic exercises and patient assessment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
SPEAR Physical Therapy
Brooklyn, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and progress evaluations.
- Administered therapeutic exercises and modalities to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
Physical Therapy Assistant & Exercise Physiologist
Community PT of Long Island
Maspeth, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting.
- Added notes on patients into case histories using EHR system.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.
- Provided support to patients with range of motion exercises, transfer activities, ambulation and mobility activities.
Exercise Physiologist
Attia Rehabilitation PT PC
Queens, New York
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated correct posture and form to patients and watched exercises for potential problems.
- Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.
- Provided ergonomic advice about posture, body mechanics and workplace design to reduce musculoskeletal strain.
Physical therapist
Charotar University of Science and Technology
India
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Education
Master's - Exercise Physiology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York05.2024
Bachelor's - Physiotherapy
Charotar University of Science and Technology
India07.2022
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Outpatient care
- Progress monitoring
- EMR skills
- Treatment plan development
- Manual Therapy
- Patient education
- Posture rebalancing
- Injury prevention
Certification
Herman & Wallace Level 2 certified
Timeline
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
SPEAR Physical Therapy
07.2025 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant & Exercise Physiologist
Community PT of Long Island
02.2024 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Attia Rehabilitation PT PC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Physical therapist
Charotar University of Science and Technology
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor's - Physiotherapy
Charotar University of Science and Technology
Master's - Exercise Physiology
Long Island University