Miriam J Smith
Kettering,OH
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with 23 years of clinical experience in orthopedic outpatient care, pelvic health, and neuro/stroke rehabilitation. Expertise includes 17 years in high-acuity inpatient settings and 7 years in outpatient pelvic health and orthopedic treatment. Trained through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, delivering tailored treatment strategies to enhance patient function and quality of life.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Health Network- Brown St. Orthopedics
Dayton, OH
03.2019 - Current
- Managed diverse orthopedic patient caseload through manual interventions, therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and post-surgical protocols to enhance patient function and quality of life.
- Delivered pelvic floor treatment interventions for female patients under physical therapist supervision, addressing bladder/bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, IC, and prenatal/postpartum recovery.
- Utilized training from Herman & Wallace Institute (Levels 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C, and Pregnancy) to perform neuromuscular re-education, internal/external manual therapy techniques, and therapeutic exercises for core/pelvic stabilization, biofeedback, and patient education.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Health Network- MVH- Inpatient Rehab
Dayton, OH
09.2003 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with a dedicated stroke rehabilitation team (2008-2020)
- Delivered high-intensity, multi-hour neurological physical therapy interventions daily for acute and sub-acute stroke survivors on a dedicated, interdisciplinary CVA recovery team.
- Specialized in NDT concepts, advanced hemiplegic transfers, and body-weight support gait technology.
- General Inpatient Rehabilitation Team Focus (2003-2008)
- Treated diagnoses including post-TBI, SCI, multi-fractures, amputees, MS, PD and joint replacements in order to restore functional mobility
- Administered basic therapeutic exercises and progressive gait/transfer training.
- Actively participated in weekly multi-disciplinary care conferences alongside physiatrists, case managers, psychologists, nurses, OTs and SLPs to drive functional progress and coordinate discharge planning.
- Performed family and caregiver training for home setup, transfer training, assistance with stairs and DME education.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2003
Skills
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Urinary/fecal incontinence, POP, chronic pelvic pain/ pelvic floor hypertonicity
- Obstetric Physical Therapy: Pre/postpartum musculoskeletal conditions, safe core stabilization, labor/delivery mechanics
- Orthopedics: Soft tissue mobilizations, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular re-education, post-surgical recovery protocols, progressive strengthening and functional mobility training
- Inpatient Neuro Rehab: Post-stroke recovery, neuroplasticity activation, hemiplegic handling, spasticity management
- Advanced Mobility & Gait: Complex transfer training, high-acuity balance re-education, orthotic/adaptive equipment management
- Care Coordination: EMR documentation, multi-disciplinary conferences, comprehensive family and caregiver training
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) American Heart Association (current)
- Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute — Comprehensive Coursework Tracks completed:
- Pelvic Floor Level 1A: Introduction to Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment
- Pelvic Floor Level 2A: Colorectal Conditions, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction, Male Pelvic Floor
- Pelvic Floor Level 2B: Urogynecologic Pain, Interstitial Cystitis, Neuromuscular Re-education
- Pelvic Floor Level 2C: Advanced Pelvic Floor Concepts & Complex Case Management
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy: Musculoskeletal changes, labor prep, and postpartum rehab
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Health Network- Brown St. Orthopedics
03.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Health Network- MVH- Inpatient Rehab
09.2003 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Sinclair Community College