Ryan Orton
Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Mohave Valley,AZ
Summary
Motivated Student Physical Therapist with good relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about applying evidence-based practices to rehabilitate patients. Detail-oriented and reliable with a hardworking nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Therapist
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
01.2025 - Current
- Started as a Student Physical Therapist before being offered a full time paid position.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Student Physical Therapist
Optum Home Health
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved patient mobility through manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and assistive equipment recommendations.
- Assessed fall risk factors among elderly patients which led to reduced falls at home after implementing appropriate interventions.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on injury prevention and self-management strategies.
- Documented patient progress using electronic medical records, maintaining accurate accounts of interventions and results.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for newly-referred patients to establish baseline measurements and develop goal-oriented treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with family members, ensuring they were well-informed and involved in their loved one''s care plan.
Student Physical Therapist
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and home exercise programs, empowering them to take charge of their own health.
- Contributed to rehabilitation of patients dealing with complex issues such as Day 0 post-operations, Cardiovascular conditions, and a variety of cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer's and dementia.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle among patients by delivering education on proper body mechanics, posture, and ergonomics during daily activities.
- Completed rounds with healthcare staff and made discharge recommendations.
- Provided exceptional patient care by consistently seeking feedback from both patients and supervising therapists on areas for improvement or intervention modifications.
Student Physical Therapist
PRN Physical Therapy
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped patients improve functional mobility by prescribing appropriate interventions.
- Contributed to rehabilitation of patients dealing with complex issues such as Brown-Sequared Syndrome, Generalized LBP, and Adhesive Capsulitis.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
Physical Therapy Technician
TEAM Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Volunteered for month before being offered paying position.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Changed positions to work with self-maintained patients.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
Education
Graduate College - Physical Therapy
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Psychology And Biology
Whittier College
Whittier, CA 05.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Strengthening
Documentation
Rehabilitation techniques
Treatment Planning
Patient-focused therapy
Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
Patient assessment
Pain management techniques
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association [APTA]
- Nevada American Physical Therapy Association [NAPTA]
- Research Organization of the America Physical Therapy Association
- Phi Epsilon Kappa [Whittier College]
Community Service
- God's Pantry [2021]
- OLLI Community/Balance Screenings [9/2023]
- GIGI's Gala [10/2023]
- OLLI Balance Classes [10/2023]
- Las Vegas Honor Ride [11/2023]
Current Research Services
- Research Project: [CPG for Objective Measurements in Physical Therapy for Lower Limb Amputees], To look at differences in objective measurements and how the validity of their impact an amputee's quality of life and prognosis.
- Research Project: [Correlation Between Subjective Measurements and Objective Measurements for Amputee Patients with a LE Prosthesis], Working with amputee patients using a lower extremity prosthesis using questionnaires, a 2 minute walk test, and a TUG.
Previous Research
Capstone Project: [Prosthetic Design and Functional Differences], Performed Self-Guided Literature Review on different types of materials, designs, and future plans for prosthetic development [2021].
Awards/Scholarships
- John Greenleaf Scholarship Recipient [2017-2021]
- Presidential Scholarship [2017-2021]
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
01.2025 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Optum Home Health
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Student Physical Therapist
PRN Physical Therapy
06.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate College - Physical Therapy
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
TEAM Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Psychology And Biology
Whittier College
05.2017 - 05.2021
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