SAMANTHA ZAMBRANO
Chantilly,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate Doctor of Physical Therapy with significant experience in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Strengths include advanced knowledge of complex orthopedic/neurologic conditions, strong interpersonal skills, holistic and individual plan of care programming, and commitment to continuous learning. Special interest in vestibular rehab and geriatrics/gait and balance patients. Displays exceptional problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and leadership qualities crucial for outpatient healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Haymarket Physical Therapy-Gainesville
Gainesville, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Full-Time outpatient orthopedic physical therapy with treatment of chronic pain in multiple regions, vestibular dysfunction and BPPV, complex dizziness including PPPD, mTBI/concussion, MS, Parkinson's disease/degenerative motor disorders, degenerative spine conditions, radicular pain, degenerative knee conditions, athletic musculoskeletal conditions, degenerative spine/joint conditions, general balance and deconditioning patients, long-COVID impairments, post-operative THA, TSA, and TKA, achilles tendon repair, spinal fusion/discectomy, and rotator cuff repair
Student Physical Therapist
The Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Full-Time outpatient neurologic/orthopedic physical therapy day program with treatment of mild TBI in veterans. Impairments treated include chronic pain in multiple regions, dizziness and headache, and balance impairments. Common co-morbidities that impacted POC include PTSD, cardiovascular disease, and chronic anxiety/depression.
- Worked on a multidisciplinary team with OT, SLP, behavioral health, RN, MD, and case management and completed a comprehensive 2-week physical therapy evaluation. The interdisciplinary team collaborated to determine appropriateness for treatment, prognosis, and POC.
- Observed the use of technology such as the Bertec balance assessment, virtual reality simulation, rotary chair, and VNG goggles to diagnose and treat vestibular impairments.
- Completed an in-service presentation on the use of TRX in the mTBI patient population and designed hand-outs for patient and clinician use in treatment sessions.
Student Physical Therapist
INOVA Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Full-Time outpatient orthopedic physical therapy with treatment of chronic pain in multiple regions, thoracic outlet syndrome, degenerative spine conditions, degenerative knee conditions, athletic knee conditions, degenerative shoulder conditions, general balance and deconditioning patients, post-operative meniscectomy, achilles tendon repair, rotator cuff repair, lateral ankle reconstruction, SLAP repair, and biceps tenodesis.
- Completed an in-service presentation on Pain Neuroscience Education for the treatment of chronic low back pain to improve efficacy in treating this complex patient population.
- Met company productivity standards, billing practices, and the impact of third-party payers on patient rehab to improve efficacy with helping patients navigate the health care system and maximize their benefits in therapy.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Leesburg, VA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2019
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
- Proficient with WebPT documentation system
- Focus on high quality and patient-centered care
- Competence with physical evaluation
- Competence with red flag screening
- Designing holistic and specific treatment plans
- Competence with vestibular rehab programming
- Excellent multi-tasking capabilities
- Excellent time management capabilities
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- CPR/AED, American Heart Association, 2025-03-02
Activities And Volunteering
- Helped organize tri-county coat and winter clothing drive for Gainesville community, 2024-12
- PT day of ServiceVolunteer at Wood Chopping Lot for Warrenton Community, 2023-10
- Volunteer at injury prevention screening at track and field event, 2021-07-01
- Volunteer at interviews for incoming SU DPT class, 2019-12-01/2020-12-01
- Volunteer with high school student cadaver dissection, 2019-11-01
- Volunteer at Parkinson’s walk in Washington, DC, 2019-10-01
Timeline
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Haymarket Physical Therapy-Gainesville
09.2023 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
The Shepherd Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Student Physical Therapist
INOVA Alexandria
05.2021 - 07.2021
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
James Madison University
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