Sarah Cosgrave
New York
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Senior Physical Therapist with over eight years of experience providing individualized therapy services to infants and children. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. Proven track record enhancing patient care and institution goals through specialized programs and mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Mentored junior physical therapists, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Increased clinic revenue by expanding services offerings to include specialized treatments such intensives.
- Developed and progressed specialized programs for specific patient populations including Infant and Toddler Intensives, Torticollis Intensives, Healthy Living and Hippotherapy programs
- Managed high-volume caseload.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Stayed current on industry advancements through continuous professional education and training opportunities.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in discussing complex medical information with patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans, adapting therapy strategies as needed to ensure progress towards established goals.
Physical Therapist
Multilingual Therapy Associates Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided school based services to children aged 3-5 in accordance with their IEP
- Collaborated with multi disciplinary team and school to develop update IEPs
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs within the school system
Physiotherapist
John Butler Sports Therapy Clinic
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted physical therapy exercises and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Touro College
New York, NY09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, Scotland07-2013
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Gait analysis
- Patient management
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Continuing education
- Adaptive to changing environments
Accomplishments
- Consistently recognized by peers, management and patient feedback reports for high level of care provided.
- Clinical Instructor for two physical therapy student
- Accepted to present a concurrent session at APTA Pediatric Conference in 2024
Certification
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
- Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
- Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Dry Needling Certification
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist
Multilingual Therapy Associates Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2019
Physiotherapist
John Butler Sports Therapy Clinic
07.2013 - 01.2015
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
- Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
- Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Dry Needling Certification
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
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