Sydney Darrah
Frederick,MD
Summary
Professional physical therapist with robust experience in patient care and rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans, providing manual therapy, and utilizing therapeutic exercises to enhance patient recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring reliable results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and patient-centered approach. Great with time management and managing caseload with focus on prioritizing patient's treatment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute
11.2020 - Current
- Treated patients with orthopedic conditions, including, but not limited to post-op joint replacements, RCR, spinal fusions, sports-related injuries, and chronic pain
- Treated patients with balance deficits due to neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s, SCI, transverse myelitis, and concussions
- Treated patients with vestibular disorders, including BPPV, and vestibular hypofunction
- Developed exercise program for Physical Therapy technicians to learn from and assisted with training of technicians to allow for them to provide support with correct instruction
- Educated high school interns and acted as clinical instructor for physical therapy students
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Treated patients with cardiac conditions pre-op, and post-op
- Treated patients with neurological conditions, including strokes, TBIs, status epilepticus, SCI, and spinal surgeries and patients with vascular conditions, including LE ischemia
- Performed treatments with patients in cardiac surgery ICU and stepdown units, involving functional mobility, including, but not limited to bed mobility, transfers, gait training, and stair negotiation
- Managed patients’ lines and tubes, including, but not limited to ventilators, IVs, wound vacs, drains, ECMO, and feeding tubes
- Educated patients and patient's families in precautions and safe mobility for safe home discharges.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2016
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Functional mobility
- Injury prevention
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Adaptive equipment
- Patient-focused therapy
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Maryland Board of Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification, American Institute of Balance, July 2021.
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1, APTA, October 2021.
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute
11.2020 - Current
Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist
University of Maryland Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Maryland Board of Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification, American Institute of Balance, July 2021.
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1, APTA, October 2021.
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Salisbury University
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