Olivia Silva
Somerset,MA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Full Time)
Physical Therapy U-Outpatient
Bridgewater, MA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed 50% of the caseload with various orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, de-conditioning, and athletic injuries in children ranging ages 6 to college athletes and geriatric population.
- 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Performed evaluations, treatment sessions, re-evaluations and discharges.
- Established patient centered short and long term goals based on evaluation findings.
- Assisted in strength training classes for middle school and high school athletes
- Collaborated and established relationship with OT, PTs, PTAs, aides and undergrad interns.
- Performed BFR, return to sports testing and HHD. Observed dry needling and trialed laser therapy.
- Observed patient's treatment session for vestibular conditions.
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Full Time)
MGB Home Care
, MA
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Managed 50-75% of caseload in various orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions in middle aged adults and geriatric populations.
- 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Provided care in Bridgewater, Middleborough, Carver, Halifax, Plympton and Plymouth, MA.
- Conducted PT discipline evaluations, OASIS start of cares, TFAs and discharges.
- Developed patient center goals to safely transition to community or outpatient PT.
- Assisted OT and PTA in visits.
- Contributed to Mayflower team meetings to discuss numbers, patients and goals.
- Educated patients and family members on discharge planning, energy conservation, HEP frequency, precautions, home modifications and use of ADs.
- Performed telephone encounters to patients on upcoming visits.
- Removed post op dressings and staples.
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Marorie K. Ionta PT Center
Charlestown, MA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- A pro bono clinic at the MGH IHP campus, treating patients with primarily neurological conditions.
- 24 hours total
- Provided neuromuscular education, gait training and therapeutic exercises.
- Instructed exercise/balance group, including ambulation outdoors on uneven surfaces and strength exercises for patients with neurological conditions.
- Progressed pt treatment, led documentation and performed standardized test and measures.
- Performed initial evaluation and re-evaluations at start of semesters.
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital-Outpatient Rehab
Charlestown, MA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- 5 hours total
- Provided treatment to medically complex patients with neurological conditions.
- Collaborated with licensed PT employed at Spaulding along with classmates to develop treatment plan.
- Assessed balance, gait training and functional mobility.
- Actively participated in discussion with licensed PT and group, reflecting on experience.
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center- Outpatient
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- 32 hours total
- Worked with orthopedic patients in middle age and geriatric population.
- Performed subjective history, ROM/strength measurements, standardized tests and measures.
- Instructed patients on LE strength training and balance training.
Physical Therapy Clinical Student
Massachusetts General Hospital-Inpatient Acute
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- 32 hours total
- Performed chart review using Epic.
- Collaborated with clinical instructor, classmate and RNs on patient progress and needs.
- Conducted subjective history, ROM measurements, sensory testing and strength testing.
- Assisted licensed PT with post op orthopedic patients with bed mobility, transfers and ambulation.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2023
Research
Opportunities to Move in Chelsea, MA (September 2024-Present)
- Researched demographic data for Chelsea, MA, focusing on ethnicity and age distribution
- Developed survey for Chelsea residents, who are 18 and older utilizing RedCap.
- Distributed surveys to local shops and stores in Chelsea utilizing QR codes.
- Participated in group discussions to further project.
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 2023-Present
- American Physical Therapy Association Member 2023-Present
Affiliations
- 18u Travel Softball Coach for Stonecrabs located in Cumberland, RI (September 2024-Present)
- 16u Travel Softball Coach for New England Impact located in Pawtucket, RI (September 2023-Aug 2024)
- Member of Bridgewater State University Softball Team (September 2020-May 2023)
- Member of Morgans Message at Bridgewater State University (September 2023-May 2023)
References
- Patricia Martin, MGB Home Care Mayflower Team (781-364-7949) (pmartin10@mgb.org)
- Laura Libby, Physical Therapy U Bridgewater, MA (781-738-4856) (LauraL@ptuclinic.com)
- Kristen Levesque, Physical Therapy U Bridgewater, MA (774-238-2220) (kikiL@ptuclinic.com)
Timeline
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Full Time)
MGB Home Care
02.2025 - 04.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital-Outpatient Rehab
09.2024 - 01.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Full Time)
Physical Therapy U-Outpatient
06.2024 - 08.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Marorie K. Ionta PT Center
01.2024 - 02.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Student (Part Time)
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center- Outpatient
01.2024 - 04.2024
Physical Therapy Clinical Student
Massachusetts General Hospital-Inpatient Acute
09.2023 - 11.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Bridgewater State University
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