Orion Siu
San Francisco,CA
Summary
A physical therapist who is a passionate and accountable learner with strong organizational skills looking to create a positive impact through performing individualized patient care and devoting time to a healthy learning environment as an educator.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Sport And Orthopedics Leaders Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Managed care for up to eighteen patients per day with a diverse background including orthopedic cases, worker’s compensation, cardiac rehab, pre- and post-operative care.
Student Physical Therapist
University of California, San Francisco Community Clinic
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed evaluations and follow-up visits with individuals affected by musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular impairments in a student ran pro-bono outpatient clinic with faculty supervision
Student Physical Therapist
Kentfield Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Evaluated and treated seven patients a day with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary and neurological rehabilitation
- Progressed non-verbal cardiopulmonary patients utilizing unique communication strategies resulting in improvements in rehab status; multiple patients later verbally expressing gratitude for quality of care
- Participated in weekly rounds with physician, pharmacist, clinical psychologist, OT, and SLP while providing professional recommendations to team members and working closely with case-managers to create appropriate discharge plans
Student Physical Therapist
Concentra Outpatient Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Evaluated and treated seven patients a day in an outpatient setting with pathologies most frequently involving the hand, lumbar spine, and cervical spine and presented an in-service on the topic of treating low back pain in pregnant women
- Assessed patients during daily Human Performance Evaluations requiring functional mobility analysis and vitals monitoring
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of California, San Francisco / San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Science – Movement Science -
University of Michigan, School of Kinesiology
Ann Arbor, MI05.2020
Professional Experiences
- The Institute of Clinical Excellence (03/2024 – 05/2024) – Completed 8 week course on the clinical management of the fitness athlete.
- UCSF Anatomy Ambassador (06/2022 – 08/2022) – Taught course material, created review content, and assisted with cadaver dissections to a group of five 1st year PT students. Provided professional development assistance such as guidance on future electives, connecting students to community outreach opportunities, and preparation for first clinical rotation.
- UCSF Dental Cadaver Lab (09/2022 – 10/2022) – Lectured and instructed 1st year dental students on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy of the upper extremity and brachial plexus. Dissected and prepared the upper extremity of a cadaver donor to be used during lab.
- UCSF/SFSU Physical Therapy Program Prospective Student Chair (09/2020 – 06/2023) – Created and planned events to inform and answer prospective students’ questions regarding the physical therapy program.
- Biomechanics Research at the University of Michigan (01/2018 – 05/2019) – Investigated a case study and researched various prosthetic alignments using programs including Cortex, Visual 3D, and Excel and found that laterally aligned prosthetics increased the individual’s margin of stability and decreased risk for falls.
Awards
- Recipient of Keller Family Scholarship – awarded to one 3rd year physical therapy student demonstrating passion for the field of physical therapy, a record of success in clinical rotations, and exceptional bedside manners
- Basic Life Support CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Sport And Orthopedics Leaders Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
University of California, San Francisco Community Clinic
06.2022 - 05.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Kentfield Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Concentra Outpatient Clinic
05.2021 - 07.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of California, San Francisco / San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science – Movement Science -
University of Michigan, School of Kinesiology
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