Rachel Ledbetter, DPT
Newtown,PA
Summary
Curious, dedicated, and passionate physical therapist with excellent interpersonal skills looking forward to a life-long career in physical therapy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehabilitation
Clinical Education Experience III
Langhorne, PA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- 10-week clinical experience. Responsible for 100% of the patient case-load. Presented an in-service on "Blood Flow Restriction Training."
- Evaluated patient histories, interpreted results, provided patient education, planned treatment sessions and discharge recommendations to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use for several modalities.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Capital Health Acute Care
Clinical Education Experience II
Trenton, NJ
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 11-week in-patient clinical experience. Responsible for 90% of the patient case-load. Presented an in-service on "Long-Covid and Neurological Manifestations."
- Treated patients with stroke, intracranial hemorrhage neuromuscular diseases, cardiovascular diseases, seizures, neuropathy, and post-surgical orthopedic injuries in the ICU and neuro-step telemetry down floors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team including physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists, nurses, and social workers to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient discharge recommendations and negotiated with insurance companies to address patient equipment and healthcare needs. Conducted family/caregiver education and training.
Ivy Rehab
Clinical Education Experience I
Royersford, PA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- 11-week outpatient orthopedic clinical experience. Responsible for 90% of patient case-load. Presented an in-service on "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome."
- Completed evaluations, set up exercises and home programs, completed detailed documentation of services for insurances.
- Treated adult outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine patients with diverse diagnoses including post-surgical shoulder and knee patients, RTC impingement, adhesive capsulitis, lumbar and cervical pain, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and ankle sprains with significant autonomy.
- Treatments included manual therapy, joint mobilization, ROM, traction, stretching, strengthening, modalities, soft-tissue mobilization.
Action Physical Therapy
Volunteer
Huntingdon Valley, PA
12.2021 - 12.2021
- 12 hours. Shadowed a pelvic floor physical therapist to expand my knowledge of pelvic floor anatomy and dysfunction. Observed and practiced one-on-one manual therapy to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Patient Service Specialist
Bala Cynwyd, PA
04.2018 - 05.2019
- 200+ hours. Interacted closely with physical and occupational therapists and 100+ patients each day. Handled insurance claims and scheduling conflicts.
Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics
Volunteer
Cherry Hill, NJ
02.2018 - 02.2018
- 15 hours. Observed amputee patients and learned the engineering behind how prosthetics and orthotics are made and personally fitted.
Home Care Under NovaCare Rehabilitation
Volunteer
Philadelphia, PA
08.2018 - 08.2018
- 4 hours. Visited an elderly patient recovering from a hip replacement. Helped her properly equip her home for walker accessibility and remedied unsafe conditions. Ended session with demonstrating exercises for her to continue on her own.
Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Volunteer
Langhorne, PA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- 30 hours. Gained experience with physical therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting. Carried out individualized therapy plans that addressed each resident's unique needs. Focused on restoring and maintaining lost physical function following serious injury, illness, or deconditioning.
Goodnoe Elementary School
Volunteer
Newtown, PA
12.2016 - 12.2016
- 6 hours. Shadowed a pediatric physical therapist who provided therapy throughout the school day to children with various disabilities and developmental disorders.
Good Shepherd Penn Partners at UPenn
Volunteer
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 04.2016
- 50 hours. Observed stroke, wheelchair and bedbound patients who were very limited in their daily functional mobility.
Comprehensive Sports Care Specialists
Volunteer
Newtown, PA
01.2015 - 04.2015
- 60 hours. Acted as a PT aide, set machines, recorded patients’ exercises and weights, and set them up with the appropriate equipment.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Drexel University
Philadelphia06.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia05.2019
Semester At Sea
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Development Planning
- Patient Interviews
- Individualized Treatment Plans
Additional Information
Phi Beta Kappa: America’s most prestigious academic honor society
Drexel University Dean’s Scholarship
Saint Joseph’s University Dean’s List (all eight semesters) and graduated summa cum laude
Saint Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship
Bucks Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Scholarship
Distinguished letter of excellence from Council Rock School District Superintendent, recognizing 278+ hours of community service, ranking in the top 5 of 525 graduates in service hours
Certification
CPR and AED certified on 11/4/2020
Licensure exam: July 2022
References
Will happily provide references and recommendations upon request.
Research
"Patient Recruitment and Retention at IMG Physical Therapy"
· Worked closely with the clinic director at Integrated Medical Group (IMG) Physical Therapy to decrease no-show and cancellation rate to less than 10% through the use of visit reminders and increase patient engagement with Google reviews from past, current and future patients in a fast and cost efficient manner. Created professional flyers, handouts, and business cards. Proposed several budget options for instant messaging services.
City of Refuge Ministries
· Provided holistic restoration for children who have been liberated from exploitation, abuse, and trafficking in Ghana, Africa. Taught health classes to elementary school children with a focus on the risk factors and best prevention methods for Malaria.
“Improving the Informational Gap between Providers and Parents of ABS Children”
· Transcribed recorded interviews with providers and patients regarding their experiences with receiving care for children with Autism. Helped create informational pamphlets and questionnaires to give to families at doctor’s offices.
Additional work experience
Physical Trainer at F45 (August 2021-Currently)
- I orchestrate fitness classes, correct biomechanics, and make progressions as needed.
Duke’s Canoe Club in Waikiki, HI and Pineville Tavern in Pineville, PA (2018-2019)
- I worked as a hostess, busser, and cashier in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Timeline
St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehabilitation
Clinical Education Experience III
03.2022 - 06.2022
Capital Health Acute Care
Clinical Education Experience II
01.2022 - 03.2022
Action Physical Therapy
Volunteer
12.2021 - 12.2021
Ivy Rehab
Clinical Education Experience I
01.2021 - 03.2021
Home Care Under NovaCare Rehabilitation
Volunteer
08.2018 - 08.2018
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Patient Service Specialist
04.2018 - 05.2019
Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics
Volunteer
02.2018 - 02.2018
Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Volunteer
06.2017 - 08.2017
Goodnoe Elementary School
Volunteer
12.2016 - 12.2016
Good Shepherd Penn Partners at UPenn
Volunteer
01.2016 - 04.2016
Comprehensive Sports Care Specialists
Volunteer
01.2015 - 04.2015
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science -
Saint Joseph’s University
Semester At Sea
CPR and AED certified on 11/4/2020
Licensure exam: July 2022
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