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Natalia Avelar
Physical Therapist
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Physical Therapist offering exemplary patient-sensitivity and communication skills with 8 years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting. Knowledgeable in a wide breadth of therapies, especially with focus in the pelvic health realm. Trilingual fluency to assist with treatment of a diverse patient population in the Chicagoland area.
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Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapist
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
11/2/15 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability in a diverse patient population with acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, pelvic floor dysfunctions, pregnancy and postpartum conditions
- Active team member involved in the Comprehensive Continence Care center alongside physicians, developing education programs for Nursing/Physician Grand Rounds and community engagement
Physical Therapist
Community First Medical Center
Chicago, IL
8/1/13 - 1/15/19
- Initially Full Time, transitioned to Registry, outpatient physical therapist and lead vestibular therapist for the Vestibular and Balance Center (2013-2015) treating a diverse patient population with focus in vestibular disorders, chronic pain, post-op orthopedics, and neurological conditions
- PRN acute care physical therapist, performing evaluation and treatment in the acute care setting necessitating close communication with physicians, occupational and speech therapists, nurses for interdisciplinary care
Registry Physical Therapist
Amita Lagrange Hospital
Lagrange, IL
7/1/13 - 8/1/18
- Registry acute care physical therapist evaluating, treating, and discharge planning for a diverse patient population including but not limited to CVA, COPD, post-op, fractures, etc. Frequent collaboration with occupational and speech therapists for interdisciplinary treatment and plans of care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
Patient-focused therapy
Certification
Certifcation in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment
Interests
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Registry Physical Therapist
Amita Lagrange Hospital
7/1/13 - 8/1/18
Physical Therapist
Community First Medical Center
8/1/13 - 1/15/19
Physical Therapist
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
11/2/15 - Current
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