Richard Blake Edwards

Recent Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate seeking a full-time staff position to apply hands-on skills and evidence-based practice. My experience includes 32 weeks of diverse clinical rotations in outpatient orthopedics, home health, and occupational medicine, where I managed a patient caseload and presented in-services to staff.

APTA Member

Microsoft Word Proficiency

Microsoft Powerpoint Proficiency

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

CPR/AED Certification

• Sigma Nu Fraternity, Chaplain, 2022, Served on the executive board as Chaplain during the Spring 2022 semester
• 2020 First Year Navigator, Mentored 12 incoming students to help them acclimate to college life
• Undergraduate Research in the Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics fields, 2022, Presented a research poster on the test-retest reliability of a markerless motion capture system at the ACSM conference in 2022
• Hawks in Motion
• Saipan (Eucon Medical)

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Suffield, CT | May 2024 - July 2024

• Managed a progressive patient caseload in an outpatient orthopedic setting, building up to 50% of a staff therapist's workload.
• Applied musculoskeletal skills and implemented evidence-based interventions for diverse orthopedic conditions.
• Presented an in-service on Parkinson's Disease, expanding the clinical team's knowledge.

FOX Rehabilitation, Charleston, SC | November 2025 - January 2026

• Managed a home health patient caseload that progressed to 75% of a staff therapist's workload.
• Developed creative and effective interventions tailored to the home setting, and provided comprehensive patient education.
• Delivered an in-service presentation for clinical staff, demonstrating a commitment to professional development.

Concentra Medical Center, Charleston, SC | February 2026 - May 2026

• Built to a 100% expected patient caseload, demonstrating readiness for independent practice.
• Delivered functional interventions to help patients return to work, and provided ongoing patient education to empower their recovery.
• Presented an in-service for staff on a relevant clinical topic.