Shuhao Li
Washington
Summary
Licensed physical therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and acute care. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with chronic pain and post-operative rehabilitation needs.
- Evaluated mobility and physical function to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Educated families, caregivers, staff, and healthcare professionals on physical therapy treatments and safety protocols.
- Specialized in dry needling, cupping, and Graston technique for acute and chronic pain management.
- Served diverse patient population including student athletes, older adults, police, firefighters, and weekend warriors.
Outpatient Orthopedics
WUSTL PT Clinics
St. Louis
09.2023 - 12.2023
- At 4240 Clinic, evaluated and treated patients with surgical and non-surgical TOS rehab, running injuries, post-shoulder and knee surgery, and chronic/acute lumbar and cervical pain.
- Proficient with pain and symptom management by utilizing manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilization, IASTM, trigger point therapy, and cupping therapy.
- At Student Health PT clinics, evaluated and treated college student athletes (such as swimmers and football players) for post op knee and shoulder rehab and acute/chronic pain.
- Proficient with return to sport assessment (such as Y balance test and hop tests) and plyometric and agility program (such as ladder and cone drills, drop jumps, and hop training).
- Presented an in-service on Evidence-Based Treatment Options for Common Knee Injuries in Runners.
Acute Care
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care at Cardiac ICU and transplant floor.
- Evaluated, treated, and discharged patients after CABG or transplant surgery (such as heart, lung, liver, or kidney transplant).
- Proficient with early mobilization for patients with ECMO and femoral IABPs; proficient with the utilization of equipment, such as Kreg bed, Golvo, Sabina, and Sara Steady.
- Presented an in-service on Early Mobilization for Patients with Femoral IABPs.
Outpatient Orthopedics
UF Health - Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Institute
Gainesville
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Evaluated and treated post-op patients with sport injuries (such as ACL repair and recon, PCL recon, Bankart repair, and Latarjet procedure) from POD 1; responsible for post-op dressing change, postop education and exercise-based intervention based on protocols.
- Reassessed and instructed post-op patients to initiate training programs, such as running, agility, and throwing programs.
- Proficient with E-stim, BFRT, and vasopneumatic compression; Familiar with Biodex test and Y balance test.
- Presented an in-service on Biceps Tenodesis Vs. Tenotomy.
Acute Care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care on trauma and ortho floors.
- Evaluated, treated and discharged post-op patients with diverse diagnoses including TKA, THA, rib fracture, etc.
- Proficient with equipment and tools (such as ceiling lift, hoyer lift, incentive spirometer, and TLSO brace) and outcome measurements (such as BERG, 10MWT, FIST, etc.).
- Presented an in-service on the Use of Incentive Spirometer on Post-op Patients.
Acute Care
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
- 5-week acute care part-time experience on cardiopulmonary, neuro, and ortho floors; familiar with line and tube management and the use of assistive devices.
Outpatient Ortho
SSM Health Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 8-week outpatient ortho part-time experience; familiar with basic interventions and modalities for patients with ortho conditions.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
Washington University in St. Louis
05-2024
B.S. - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University
05-2021
Skills
- Epic and WebPT EMR
- Graston Technique
- KT taping
- Dry needling
- Cupping
Certification
- AHA BLS CPR, 11/2022, 11/2026
- APTA Member, 2021, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Food blogger
- Cooking
- Baking
- Basketball
Extracurricular Activities
Peer Tutor, Washington University in St. Louis Program of Physical Therapy, 10/2022, Present, Hosted weekly tutoring sessions for first and second year PT students., Reviewed subjects including biomechanics, anatomy, and pathology., Provided academic suggestions on study strategy and clinical internship. Pro Bono Clinic, Washington University in St. Louis Program of Physical Therapy, 09/2023, 12/2023, Provided physical therapy evaluation and treatment for uninsured and underinsured patients., Co-treated patients with first or second year PT students as peer mentor., Referred patients out to other professionals and services.
Languages
- Chinese
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Chinese, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Timeline
Physical Therapist
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Outpatient Orthopedics
WUSTL PT Clinics
09.2023 - 12.2023
Acute Care
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
Outpatient Orthopedics
UF Health - Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Institute
01.2023 - 03.2023
Acute Care
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022
Acute Care
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Outpatient Ortho
SSM Health Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
Washington University in St. Louis
B.S. - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University