Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Missions Service Projects
Leadership Extracurricular Activities
Languages
Certification
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Stephen Kim

Brea,CA

Summary

Licensed physical therapist with several years of experience treating orthopedic, neurologic, and sports patients. Refined in treating various injuries and restoring strength and mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Home Health Physical Therapist

InTouch Rehab, Lifesavers' Home Health Services
, California
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed physical therapy assessments on homebound patients to identify functional limitations, creating tailored treatment plans that support recovery goals.
  • Delivered direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to enhance strength, balance, coordination, posture, and range of motion, ensuring comprehensive rehabilitation.
  • Administered therapeutic exercises to enhance strength and flexibility in patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, facilitating ongoing progress and self-management.

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Professional Physical Therapy
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided quality care for patients receiving PT services including: examination, evaluation, PT diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes, and discharge planning
  • Supervised physical therapy aides and volunteers, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to therapy protocols
  • Engaged in monthly training and mentorship sessions to enhance clinical skills and contribute to team knowledge

Student Physical Therapist

Mobility Physical Therapy
Tustin, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided rehabilitation for patients with orthopedic, spinal, sports-related injuries, and vestibular dysfunction to enhance recovery and mobility
  • Guided patients through post-op protocols (RTC, ACL, TKA/THA, meniscus, spine surgery) to ensure adherence and promote optimal recovery
  • Supported pediatric, geriatric, and athletic populations in achieving physical therapy goals tailored to individual needs

Student Physical Therapist

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted evaluations, implemented treatments, trained caregivers, and coordinated discharge planning for neurologic (SCI, ABI, CVA), post-op orthopedic, and COVID-19 recovery patients, enhancing recovery outcomes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, MD, PSYC, nursing, pharmacy, case manager, social worker) to establish goals and plan of care for inpatient rehabilitation patients, improving patient-centered care
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted exercises as needed.

Student Physical Therapist

Restorative Therapy Associates
Irvine, California
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided tailored treatment for geriatric patients, Worker's Compensation cases, high-school athletes, and post-MVA individuals
  • Developed goal-oriented work conditioning programs to facilitate timely return of injured employees to work
  • Conducted Irvine Company screens to assess physical capabilities of potential employees for job placement

Physical Therapy Aide

Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy
Brea, CA
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Monitored and educated patients on exercise programs, promoting adherence and recovery
  • Set up patients on modalities (heat, ice, e-stim, ultrasound, traction) to support therapeutic interventions
  • Assisted physical therapists in delivering patient care, enhancing overall treatment experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Chapman University
Irvine, CA
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Home Health Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Neurological Physical Therapy
  • Patient assessments
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Trilingual speaker

Missions Service Projects

  • Service Project Trip - Tijuana, Mexico (12/2013, 12/2014): Partnered with Amor Ministries in building a house for an underprivileged family in need, Supported the daily lives of HIV, AIDS, and drug/alcohol abuse patients in the psychiatry ward of a local clinic, Provided basic necessities to low-income communities as well as hosted educational and creative camps for the children
  • Service Project Trip - Mount Bromo, Malang, Pasuruan, Bali, Indonesia (06/2013, 06/2014, 06/2018): Held educational camps and taught English to village children (Elementary, Junior High, and High School students), Volunteered at a non-profit English center, holding workshops and giving presentations on the education system in America, Aided a local orphanage as well as the impoverished victims of a volcanic eruption by offering food and care packages, Made weekly trips to a nearby nursing home, providing them with basic medical support
  • Medical Mission Trip - Tijuana, Mexico (12/2014): Provided medical service and public health education to 150 children and their families in an underserved village in Tijuana, Assisted in the triage center, shadowed doctors during clinical rounds, prepared pharmacy orders, and taught health education
  • Medical Mission Trip - La Mision, Mexico (06/2015, 09/2015): Encouraged and taught healthy lifestyle choices to hundreds of patients in a rehabilitation center, Nursed street children back to health and applied treatment to injured children, Shared personal testimonies, prepared educational skits, and prayed for people's illnesses and struggles

Leadership Extracurricular Activities

  • Korean-American Campus Missions (KCM), Hospitality Associate Director, Prayer Director of USC Chapter (2013-2015): Organized attendance of around 100 members and facilitated events and general meetings, Supported inter-campus religious and athletic activities with UCLA, UCI, UCSD, UCR, UCSB, Biola University, and Pepperdine University as well as intra-campus religious activities with Inter Varsity, Planned weekly 'Praise and Prayer Nights' where students could come and pray, worship, and fellowship with other organization members
  • Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA), Secretary, Vice President of USC Chapter (2013-2016): Coordinated a networking resource for pre-health students who are interested in serving on medical missions during their undergraduate years, Orchestrated health panel workshops and shadowing opportunities with health professionals, planned clinical outreach programs to downtown Skid Row, and provided medical mission trips to Haiti, Guatemala, and Mexico for students, Planned annual medical conferences that served as networking events with world renowned speakers and health professionals brought in along with local and regional medical missionaries
  • Fullerton Presbyterian Church (FPC), Youth Group Staff/Teacher (2016-2021): Mentored and served Jr. High and High School students as a Bible-study teacher, Organized weekly fellowship activities (outings, games, workshops) as well as special summer and winter camps to further bolster the students' faith, Spearheaded projects that encouraged students to more actively engage in both church and community service
  • Life Group for Healthcare Professionals, Vice President (2018-2021): Founded 'Life Group' as an official campus organization for graduate students on the Rinker Health Science Campus, Assisted the President with all administrative duties such as organizing weekly meetings and outreach events, Connected students with Christian faculty for mentorship

Languages

Korean
Limited
Indonesian
Limited

Certification

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA

Timeline

Home Health Physical Therapist

InTouch Rehab, Lifesavers' Home Health Services
03.2023 - Current

Student Physical Therapist

Mobility Physical Therapy
06.2021 - 09.2021

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Professional Physical Therapy
01.2021 - Current

Student Physical Therapist

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 12.2020

Student Physical Therapist

Restorative Therapy Associates
03.2020 - 06.2020

Physical Therapy Aide

Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy
06.2016 - 08.2018

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Chapman University

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of Southern California
Stephen Kim