Patrick Nielsen
Chicago,IL
Summary
Full-Time Physical Therapist with an extensive background in oupatient setting. Increased experience with orthopedics, spine, and vestibular rehab.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Northwestern Medical Group
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Full Time Physical Therapist: similar to Athletico, but with greater focus on spine and chronic pain. I was the first PT at the Spine Center, and helped design and form the clinic
- Clinic Maintenance: clean, stock, and manage equipment
- Collaboration: helped create protocols with the surgical staff
Physical Therapist
Athletico
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Full-Time Physical Therapist: outpatient care managing chronic/acute musculoskeletal conditions, post-ops, vestibular, and balance
- Aide Manager
- Mentor: CI (2007), student shadows, write LORs
- Extracurricular: Laver Cup staff, Operation Walk Fundraiser, Concussion Legacy Foundation
- Marketing: Organize/lead relationship building for clinic, collaborate with surgeons on return to play protocols, provide concussion lectures, perform screens, shadow surgery and office hours
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Michigan State University
05.2011
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The University Of Findlay
05.2015
Skills
- Orthopedic
- Spine
- Vestibular
- Pain Science
- Graston Trained
- Sports Rehab
- EMI - Epic, NextGen
Certification
Cupping (planned for March 2026)
Schroth Rigo Concept (since 2023)
Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy "McKenzie" (since 2021)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (since 2015)
Board Certified Athletic Trainer (since 2011)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Northwestern Medical Group
04.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
Athletico
07.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Michigan State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
The University Of Findlay