Stephen Barber
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Accomplished physical therapist with a strong background in clinical assessment and evaluation. Creates a supportive environment that effectively addresses individual needs. Known for exceptional client-facing skills and extensive experience collaborating with healthcare professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
HCA Mercy Hospital: Kohly Outpatient Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and collaborated on caseloads of 4 Physical Therapy assistants in order to ensure evidence based care
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Supervised certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Treated patients for post-operative, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, and cardiovascular patient diagnoses
- Coordinated rehabilitative services with orthopedists, neurologists, cardiologists, prosthetics and other specialties.
Personal Fitness Coach
Self-Employed
12.2018 - Current
- Consulted with clients to define personal health needs, formulate effective fitness, nutritional, or rehabilitation plans, and improve overall well-being.
- Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.
- Typically, 5-10 clients per week covering diagnosis of orthopedic conditions, sports performance, total joint replacements, weight loss, and heart failure.
- Developed strong member relationships with caring and collaborative approach.
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Orthopedics)
University of Miami Hospital: Pain Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and applied plan of care for a full case load of orthopedic, post-operative and chronic pain patients
- Utilized a holistic biopsychosocial approach to account for all factors affecting each patient's prognosis
- Performed thorough evaluations and evidence-based care with guidance from orthopedic/sport specialized mentor.
- Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for patients.
- Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Leveraged usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Physical Therapy Intern (Inpatient Acute)
University of Miami Hospital: U Health Tower
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Evaluated and treated patients with cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, oncological and orthopedic cases
- Led patient interviews in English, Spanish & nonverbally in the Head & Neck, Surgical and Medical ICU floors
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Coordinated a team of occupational therapist, nurses and technicians to ensure efficient and effective recovery.
- Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Crossfit Coach
Body & Soul
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Instructed exercise classes with up to 20 highly motivated crossfit athletes at a time, with participants of all ages
- Consistently encouraged proper body mechanics to ensure sustainable progress and injury prevention
- Educated athletes on important variables of performance for optimizing power, strength, speed, and endurance.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Modified exercises to meet specific participant limitations and needs.
Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
University of Miami - Herbert Wellness Center
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Instructed functional fitness classes using kettlebells, plyometrics, TRX, HIIT, and obstacle courses
- Coached small group, partner and individual training sessions for university faculty, staff and students
- Guided the LIFE fitness program, a class to encourage successful active aging for participants 65 years and older.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Orthopedics)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Offered individualized rehabilitative care to 6-12 patients per day in 1 on 1 physical therapy sessions
- Treated patients for diagnoses including orthopedic, sports, vestibular, and temporomandibular cases
- Evaluated post-operative patients in the outpatient setting at the largest hospital in California.
- Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Administered initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Sports-Orthopedics)
USA Sports Medicine
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed outstanding patient rapport through treatment of 15 to 20 patients per day under instructor supervision
- Provided physical therapy to NFL, soccer, and boxing professionals as well as amateur and recreational athletes
- Implemented manual therapy, active release techniques and self-mobilizations to restore pain-free movement.
Personal Trainer
Custom Fit SF
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented exercise programs for 35 studio and private clients per week
- Trained clients in a variety of movement practices including pilates, olympic lifting, circuit training, performance training and sport-specific exercise programs.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Transitional Trainer
Presidio Sports & Medicine
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Designed training programs for advanced therapy patients to help them return to sports and full functionality
- Coached patients through phase 3 and 4 of rehabilitation, focusing on performance and sport-specific training
- Organized and instructed strength and conditioning classes for skiers, snowboarders & general injury prevention
- Directed dryland conditioning and preseason functional screen for local high school swim team & health class.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Facilities Management Technique
Presidio Sports & Medicine
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintenance and logistics for clinical facilities and equipment
- Liaison for equipment representatives (AlterG, Gameready, Shuttle, Chattanoogad Freemotion)
- Assisted in beta testing of Alter G's newest prototype antigravity treadmill model.
Physical Therapy Aide
Presidio Sports & Medicine
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Administered modalities such as blood-flow restriction, Game ready, traction, Alter G, and electrical stimulation.
- Guided the second half of 12-15 patient sessions per day, as designed and supervised by their physical therapists.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Miami
Miami, FL12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) training -
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior -
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA09.2014
Skills
- Home health care expertise
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR training
- Proficient in conversational and clinical Spanish
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Practiced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Medical Documentation systems: WebPT, Epic, Cerner, SilkOne
- Physical Therapy School Research Project: Delayed Rehabilitation Following Calcaneal Fracture and ORIF in a Middle-Aged Female Runner: A Case Report
Certification
- National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, 2019-Present
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS & First Aid Certification, 2019-Present
Volunteer Experience
- University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, Physical Therapy Volunteer Intern, 03/2013, 06/2013, Assisted Physical Therapists in a hospital clinical setting and built relationships with at least 3 patients per day.
- San Francisco Crossfit, San Francisco, CA, Adaptive Athletics Volunteer Coach, 01/2018, 03/2019, Encourage amputees and other adaptive athletes with safe exercise technique and task-oriented programming., Aid adaptive athletes by adjusting each individual program to match their unique physical limitations and goals.
- Hayward Convalescent Hospital, Hayward, CA, Rehabilitation Department Volunteer, 06/2016, 09/2016, Assisted with Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists in implementing treatment plans in inpatient setting.
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Paddle boarding
- Snowboarding
- Olympic Lifting
- Sailing & Bay Area Sports teams
- Innovative new technologies and their application to the future of physical therapy and wellness
- Patient Populations of Interest: Orthopedics, Sport, Wellness, Adaptive Athletics and Preventative Care.
Timeline
Physical Therapist (Outpatient)
HCA Mercy Hospital: Kohly Outpatient Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Orthopedics)
University of Miami Hospital: Pain Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
Physical Therapy Intern (Inpatient Acute)
University of Miami Hospital: U Health Tower
08.2022 - 10.2022
Crossfit Coach
Body & Soul
03.2022 - 10.2022
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Orthopedics)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapy Intern (Outpatient Sports-Orthopedics)
USA Sports Medicine
08.2020 - 10.2020
Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
University of Miami - Herbert Wellness Center
12.2019 - 09.2022
Personal Fitness Coach
Self-Employed
12.2018 - Current
Personal Trainer
Custom Fit SF
12.2018 - 04.2019
Transitional Trainer
Presidio Sports & Medicine
03.2017 - 12.2018
Facilities Management Technique
Presidio Sports & Medicine
08.2015 - 12.2018
Physical Therapy Aide
Presidio Sports & Medicine
03.2015 - 12.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Miami
Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) training -
San Jose City College
Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior -
University of California, Davis
- National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, 2019-Present
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS & First Aid Certification, 2019-Present
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