SAMANTHA GIFFORD PT, DPT
CHARLOTTE,NC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a strong desire to learn and apply new skills. Passionate about neurologic rehabilitation and committed to leveraging these qualities to drive a successful year as part of a residency program.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
The Rehab Center
01.2024 - Current
- Comprehensive chronic pain/concussion rehabilitation clinic treating a population of individuals with work-related injuries
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Medical Doctors, Psychologists, a Neuropsychologist, and a Vocational Counselor
- Performed evaluations and established plan of care for patients participating in outpatient services or a 20-day, 8-hour full body rehabilitation program
- Collaborated with Case Managers and made recommendations for return to work capacity/continued care
- Attended weekly rounds and team conferences to discuss cases/progress plan of care.
Student Physical Therapist
Centre for Neuro Skills
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 12-week clinical education experience at a certified stroke and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation center; managed 100% of a new-graduate caseload under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Participated in daily staffing, effectively communicated with various members of patient care teams, including Case Managers, to create a comprehensive plan of care focused on increasing patient independence and functional mobility
- Implemented weekly group sessions that facilitate social pragmatics, teamwork, and positive interdependence
- Facilitated safe and efficient transitions home via co-treatments with other specialties, home visits, and caregiver trainings
- Presented in-service for staff members titled 'Functional Neurological Disorder'.
Student Physical Therapist
Results Physiotherapy
03.2022 - 05.2022
- 10-week clinical education experience in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation clinic; managed 75-100% of new-graduate caseload under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Performed evaluations and interventions including manual therapy techniques on a wide variety of orthopedic conditions
- Presented in-service for staff members titled 'Implementation of Pain Neuroscience Education'.
Student Physical Therapist
Recovery Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 07.2022
- 8-week clinical education experience in an outpatient sports rehabilitation clinic; managed roughly 50% of new-graduate caseload under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for adults pre- and post-surgical procedures along with various other orthopedic conditions
- Presented in-service for staff members titled 'Rehabilitation of a Patient Post Matrix-Induced Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) in the Knee'.
Student Physical Therapist
Pediatric Integrated Clinical Experience
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with children who have developmental disabilities such as spastic cerebral palsy and undiagnosed genetic disorder under the supervision of a licensed faculty member
- Provided gait, wheelchair, and balance training, along with exercises to promote achievement of developmental milestones.
Student Physical Therapist
Neurologic Integrated Clinical Experience
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked with an inter-professional team of faculty and students to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to stroke survivors in the community under the supervision of a licensed faculty member
- Presented research at college-wide symposium titled 'Rehabilitation of a Patient Post-MACI Procedure of the Knee: A Case Report' (2023).
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Health Studies -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2021
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Presented research at college-wide symposium titled “Rehabilitation of a Patient Post-MACI Procedure of the Knee: A Case Report” (May 2023)
- Fall Prevention Workshop Volunteer (Mar 2023)
- Proficient in Meditech, Raintree, and CureMD EMR systems
Certification
- Certified Provider with Sole Supports Orthotics, 09/2022
- CPR/First Aid Certification, 11/2023
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of North Carolina, 11/2023
Professional Development
- Fundamentals of Rehabilitation of a Stroke Patient, Session 1 and 2 (2.5 hours); Northwell Health (2022)
- Graded Motor Imagery: Retrain the Brain to Decrease Pain, Improve Motion and Function (2.25 hours), Susan Stralka; MedBridge (2024)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Emergency and Acute Care Provider (3 hours), Jeff Walter; MedBridge (2024)
- Motor Learning Certificate Program (5 courses; 6 hours), J.J Mowder-Tinney; MedBridge (2024)
- The Ten Minute Neurologic Screening Examination (1.5 hours), Julie Hershberg; MedBridge (2024)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
The Rehab Center
01.2024 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Centre for Neuro Skills
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Recovery Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Pediatric Integrated Clinical Experience
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Results Physiotherapy
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Neurologic Integrated Clinical Experience
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Health Studies -
Ithaca College
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Ithaca College
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