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Sara Bowers

Ventura,CA

Summary

A highly motivated and dedicated licensed physical therapist with entry level experience specializing in orthopedic outpatient care and pelvic health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Two Trees Physical Therapy
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed a caseload of 60+ patients weekly
  • Conducted initial evaluations, internal examinations, and developed personal plans of care for patients with orthopedic conditions (sports rehab, post-surgical, etc.) and pelvic conditions (bladder/rectal prolapse, pelvic pain, pre/post pregnancy, endometriosis, etc.)
  • Performed manual therapy interventions, utilized modalities, and implemented research based therapeutic exercises to improve patient outcomes
  • Provided patient education, in both English and Spanish, regarding relevant anatomy, etiology, and biomechanics to modify behaviors, prevent injury, and increase recovery and general patient understanding
  • Experience with being a clinical instructor and increasing student understanding of pelvic health, orthopedic rehabilitation, and general physical therapy responsibilities

Physical Therapy Student

MGH Institute of Health Professions IMPACT Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided physical therapy management of patients with various orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary impairments in a pro-bono outpatient clinic and via telehealth.
  • Assessed patient cognition and neurological status to determine most appropriate language type and communicate most effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement constructive feedback to develop interventions with greater saliency and physical challenge to promote patient functional mobility.

Physical Therapy Student

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Exposed to inpatient setting and provided care to patients with various musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary impairments consistent with medical diagnoses.
  • Accurately assessed vitals, provided appropriate levels of assist, and thoroughly documented patient interactions with time efficiency.
  • Performed examinations and leveraged critical thinking skills to accurately develop a plan of care for patients.

Physical Therapy Student

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Exposed to outpatient setting and provided care to patients with various orthopedic impairments, post-surgical diagnoses, and musculoskeletal impairments consistent with varied medical diagnoses.
  • Navigated unforeseen barriers through use of problem-solving skills to appropriately progress and regress interventions to safely challenge patients.

Clinical Experience III - PT Student Intern

Two Trees Physical Therapy
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Clinical Experience III - Physical Therapy Student
  • Assumed a full orthopedic caseload under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
  • Communicated and collaborated with OTs, PCCs, MDs, and upper management to provide holistic care
  • Administered relevant tests, measures, and outcome assessments to curate patient specific plans of care to maximize functional mobility and return to ADLs/sport

Clinical Experience II - PT Student

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assumed increasing responsibility for physical therapy management of varying inpatient population types involving differing acute health statuses and impairments, with predominant time spent on cardiac floor.
  • Communicated and collaborated with case management, nursing, occupational therapy, and the orthopedic surgery unit to streamline discharge planning and execution.
  • Administered relevant tests, measures, and outcome assessments to curate patient specific plans of care to maximize functional mobility whilst maintaining stable hemodynamic responses.

Clinical Experience I - Physical Therapy Student

Concentra
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Efficiently managed a high volume caseload at a worker’s compensation-based outpatient setting.
  • Leveraged Physical Therapy knowledge to treat patients of various ages and orthopedic impairments through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
  • Exercised documentation, multi-tasking, and rapport building skills in fast-paced professional environment.
  • Developed strong patient rapport and cultural competency skills through implementation of motivational interviewing techniques, utilization of translators, and accommodating to patient learning styles.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Allied Health

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Honors Humanities

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Pelvic Rehab
  • Sports Rehab
  • Orthopedic Rehab
  • E-stimulation
  • Manual Therapy
  • Strength Training
  • Patient Education

Certification

  • CA Board Licensed Physical Therapist

July 2024 –Present


  • Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Level 1 Pelvic Certification

May 2025 –Present


  • Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Level 2 Pelvic Certification

July 2025 –Present

Full-Time Clinical Experiences

Two Trees Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Student Intern

Oxnard, CA • 09/2023 - 09/2024


• Assumed a full orthopedic caseload under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist

• Communicated and collaborated with OTs, PCCs, MDs, and upper management to provide holistic care

• Administered relevant tests, measures, and outcome assessments to curate patient specific plans of care to maximize functional mobility and return to ADLs/sport


Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Physical Therapist Student

Boston, MA • 02/2023 - 04/2023


• Assumed increasing responsibility for physical therapy management of varying inpatient population types involving differing acute health statuses and impairments.

• Communicated and collaborated with case management, nursing, occupational therapy, and the orthopedic surgery unit to streamline discharge planning.

• Curated patient specific plans of care to maximize functional mobility whilst maintaining stable hemodynamic responses.


Concentra - Physical Therapy Student

Irwindale, CA • 06/2022 - 08/2022


• Efficiently managed a high volume caseload at a worker’s compensation-based outpatient setting.

• Leveraged Physical Therapy knowledge to treat patients of various ages and orthopedic impairments through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.

• Developed strong patient rapport and cultural competency skills through implementation of motivational interviewing techniques, utilization of translators, and accommodating to patient learning styles.

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Two Trees Physical Therapy
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Experience III - PT Student Intern

Two Trees Physical Therapy
09.2023 - 09.2024

Clinical Experience II - PT Student

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023

Physical Therapy Student

MGH Institute of Health Professions IMPACT Center
09.2022 - 01.2023

Clinical Experience I - Physical Therapy Student

Concentra
06.2022 - 08.2022

Physical Therapy Student

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021

Physical Therapy Student

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Bachelor of Arts - Allied Health

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Honors Humanities

Azusa Pacific University