Richard Akira Sterle

- Observed licensed physical therapists during patient evaluations, treatment sessions, and progressions of care

- Assisted the physical therapist under direct supervision with developing and modifying treatment plans based on patient presentation and goals

- Participated in clinical reasoning discussions regarding exercise selection, manual therapy techniques, and return-to-function progressions

- Assisted with therapeutic exercise setup, patient education, and cueing as permitted

- Observed documentation practices, outcome measures, and discharge planning

- Collaborated with supervising PTs to better understand evidence-based decision making in an outpatient orthopedic setting

- Supports physical therapy care to patients by preparing treatment area, and the equipment, while performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist

- Provides a welcoming and comforting experience to patients by engaging with them and making them feel rewarded

- Educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment, and form for each intended exercise

- Ensures the clinic is running smoothly and help with time management

- Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests and allaying fears.

- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

- Instructed swimmers of varying ages and skill levels in proper body mechanics, stroke technique, and breathing patterns

- Developed individualized swim plans to improve efficiency, coordination, and endurance

- Provided verbal and tactile cueing to promote safe movement and injury prevention

- Monitored swimmer performance and progressed drills based on skill development and confidence

- Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment in and around the pool