Tailor Rowe-Cheatham
FREDERICKSBURG,VA
Summary
Dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy experienced in delivering evidence-based rehabilitation across diverse clinical settings, including outpatient, acute care, home health, sports medicine, and orthopedic practices. Managed complex caseloads by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans that enhance function and independence. Leveraged expertise in manual therapy, movement analysis, and chronic pain management to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Physical Therapist
Warren Memorial Hospital – Outpatient
Front Royal, Virginia
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated 13–14 patients daily in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation setting, managing a diverse orthopedic and neurologic caseload.
- Provided evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative conditions, and functional mobility impairments to restore independence and improve quality of life.
- Treated a wide range of post-operative orthopedic diagnoses, including total knee and hip arthroplasty, lumbar and cervical spinal fusions, hip labral repairs, ACL/PCL and meniscal repairs, ankle ORIFs, hip ORIFs, rotator cuff repairs, and other upper and lower extremity orthopedic procedures.
- Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons, primary care providers, case managers, and rehabilitation team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care and facilitate safe return to daily activities.
- Supervised 1–2 Physical Therapist Assistants by delegating treatment interventions, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring compliance with state practice standards and established plans of care.
Travel Physical Therapist
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital - Outpatient
Pinehurst, North Carolina
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated 8–9 patients daily in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation clinic, managing complex orthopedic, vestibular, balance, and chronic pain conditions.
- Evaluated and treated 8–9 patients daily in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation clinic, addressing complex orthopedic, vestibular, balance, and chronic pain conditions.
- Developed individualized, evidence-based care plans for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative impairments, balance disorders, vestibular dysfunction, and mobility limitations, enhancing patient recovery.
- Provided therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and education for Veterans with chronic pain management needs, improving their functional mobility and quality of life.
- Worked a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week in a clinical setting.
Travel Physical Therapist
Virginia Sportsmedicine Institute
Arlington, Virginia
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated 12–13 orthopedic patients daily in a high-volume outpatient sports medicine practice, managing both adult and pediatric populations.
- Developed individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and post-operative orthopedic conditions, enhancing recovery from sports injuries and functional movement impairments.
- Developed individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and post-operative orthopedic conditions, enhancing recovery from sports injuries and functional movement impairments.
- Evaluated and treated middle school and high school athletes in wrestling, volleyball, basketball, dance, and other sports, facilitating safe return to athletic participation through targeted sport-specific rehabilitation.
- Utilized a comprehensive range of skilled interventions including dry needling, cupping therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques (METs), therapeutic taping, soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve function.
- Supervised two Physical Therapist Assistants and three rehabilitation technicians, providing clinical direction, delegating treatment interventions, and monitoring patient progression in accordance with established plans of care.
- Educated patients, families, and athletes on injury prevention, post-operative precautions, activity modification, and body mechanics, promoting long-term recovery and minimizing reinjury risk.
Travel Physical Therapist
CORA Physical Therapy
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Functioned as the sole Physical Therapist in a high-volume outpatient orthopedic clinic, independently managing a caseload of approximately 14 patients daily, including double- and triple-booked treatment schedules.
- Evaluated and treated patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, vestibular dysfunction, and functional mobility impairments using evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
- Managed diverse patient population, including workers’ compensation cases, active-duty military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain, and patients post-surgery, ensuring tailored care for optimal recovery and functional outcomes.
- Supervised two Physical Therapist Assistants daily, delegated treatment interventions in accordance with Florida practice regulations, monitored patient progress, and modified plans of care based on clinical presentation and functional outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on pain management, body mechanics, and home exercise programs to foster long-term self-management and enhance patient engagement in recovery.
Travel Physical Therapist
Athletico-Pivot Physical Therapy
Fredericksburg, Virginia
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated approximately 13 patients daily in a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic, managing a diverse caseload of orthopedic, vestibular, and chronic pain conditions.
- Provided rehabilitation following total knee and total hip arthroplasty, cervical and lumbar spine disorders, and other orthopedic conditions, progressing patients through all phases of recovery using evidence-based interventions.
- Utilized skilled interventions such as dry needling, joint mobilization, and therapeutic exercise to enhance pain relief, mobility, and functional performance in patients.
- Treated Veterans referred for post-operative rehabilitation and chronic musculoskeletal pain, emphasizing restoration of function, pain reduction, and long-term self-management strategies.
- Educated patients on conservative pain management strategies, including home exercise programs, activity modification, body mechanics, and the appropriate use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units to support long-term symptom management.
- Supervised Physical Therapist Assistant and two rehabilitation technicians, delegated treatment interventions, and adjusted care plans based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.
Travel Physical Therapist
BAYADA Home Health Care
Gaithersburg, Maryland
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated 4–6 patients daily across 2–3 assisted living communities, providing skilled physical therapy services to older adults with complex medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
- Managed patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, generalized weakness, recurrent falls, balance impairments, gait dysfunction, and age-related functional decline, developing individualized evidence-based plans of care to maximize safety and independence.
- Managed patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, generalized weakness, recurrent falls, balance impairments, gait dysfunction, and age-related functional decline, developing individualized evidence-based care plans that enhanced patient safety and independence.
- Delivered skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, transfer training, functional mobility training, and patient/caregiver education, significantly improving patient mobility and reducing fall risk.
- Conducted home and facility safety assessments, recommended durable medical equipment (DME) including walkers, canes, and wheelchairs, and completed wheelchair measurements to improve patient safety and functional mobility.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with nursing staff, social workers, caregivers, and facility personnel to address changes in patient status and ensure safe discharge planning.
- Treated residents in both memory care/Alzheimer’s units and higher-functioning assisted living communities, adapting treatment approaches to each patient’s cognitive status, functional abilities, and rehabilitation goals.
Travel Physical Therapist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital (Cox Rehab)
South Boston, Virginia
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated approximately 8 patients daily in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department, managing patients with complex orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic pain conditions.
- Developed individualized plans of care for patients following total joint arthroplasty, limb amputation, stroke, and other orthopedic and neurologic conditions, utilizing evidence-based interventions to restore function and maximize independence.
- Treated Veterans referred for post-operative rehabilitation and chronic musculoskeletal pain, emphasizing functional restoration, pain reduction, and long-term self-management strategies.
- Managed patients with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, generalized weakness, balance impairments, gait dysfunction, and mobility limitations, progressing treatment based on objective functional outcomes.
- Supervised two Physical Therapist Assistants daily, delegated treatment interventions in accordance with state practice regulations, monitored patient progress, and modified plans of care based on clinical presentation and functional outcomes.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to coordinate care and referred appropriate patients to aquatic therapy services to complement land-based rehabilitation and optimize functional recovery.
Travel Physical Therapist
Mary Washington Physical Therapy
Fredericksburg, Virginia
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Evaluated and treated 16–18 patients daily in high-volume outpatient orthopedic clinic, delivering evidence-based rehabilitation across all recovery phases.
- Provided rehabilitation following total hip, total knee, total shoulder, reverse total shoulder, rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, ankle ORIF, fracture fixation, cervical and lumbar spine surgery, and other complex orthopedic procedures, progressing patients safely through each stage of recovery.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative orthopedic conditions, and functional mobility impairments to restore function and improve quality of life.
- Applied skilled interventions including dry needling, joint mobilization, and therapeutic exercise to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and restore functional performance.
- Supervised three Physical Therapist Assistants and multiple rehabilitation technicians, delegated treatment interventions, monitored patient progress, and ensured coordinated delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated closely with orthopedic surgeons and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to communicate patient progress, modify plans of care, and facilitate optimal post-operative outcomes.
- Educated patients on pain management, activity modification, and body mechanics to support long-term recovery and promote independent symptom management.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation using Epic, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, recertifications, and discharge summaries while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Travel Physical Therapist
Golden Bear Physical Therapy
Salinas, California
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked 40 hours weekly in a full-time role.
- Independently evaluated and treated 20–24 patients daily in a high-volume outpatient orthopedic clinic, managing patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative orthopedic conditions, sports-related injuries, and neuromuscular impairments.
- Served as the sole Physical Therapist for approximately two months, independently managing the clinic’s patient caseload while ensuring continuity of care and maintaining efficient clinic operations.
- Supervised rehabilitation technicians, delegated therapeutic exercises and clinic workflow responsibilities, and ensured safe, efficient patient care delivery.
- Provided patient education regarding pain management strategies, activity modification, body mechanics, and individualized home exercise programs to promote long-term self-management.
- Provided culturally sensitive care to predominantly Spanish-speaking patients, adapting communication methods and working with interpreters to ensure comprehensive patient education and adherence to treatment plans.
Travel Physical Therapist
Olympic Sports And Spine Rehabilitation
Tacoma, Washington
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated approximately 15 patients daily in a high-volume outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic, providing evidence-based rehabilitation for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
- Provided rehabilitation for patients following ACL reconstruction, MCL injuries, meniscal repairs, and other knee and ankle injuries, progressing patients safely through each phase of recovery and return to activity.
- Treated a highly active patient population, including hikers, runners, cyclists, and individuals employed in physically demanding occupations, tailoring rehabilitation programs to support return to sport, work, and community participation.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and an athletic trainer to ensure effective treatment delivery and optimize patient care in a high-volume outpatient setting.
Travel Physical Therapist
ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital
Tarboro, North Carolina
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Employed full-time for 40 hours each week
- Independently evaluated and treated approximately 8 patients daily in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department while providing coverage in the acute care rehabilitation unit.
- Provided skilled physical therapy services to medically complex patients in acute care settings, including ICU and isolation precautions, enhancing patient recovery.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, vestibular disorders, balance impairments, neurologic conditions, generalized weakness, and chronic low back pain, utilizing evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and functional independence.
- Collaborated closely with Occupational Therapists and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in the acute care setting to coordinate patient care, facilitate safe discharge planning, and optimize functional recovery.
Travel Physical Therapist
ATI Physical Therapy
Hyattsville, Maryland
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Independently evaluated and treated approximately 14 patients daily in a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic; providing evidence-based rehabilitation for adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
- Utilized skilled interventions including joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques (METs), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities, mechanical traction, therapeutic taping, range of motion techniques, and therapeutic modalities to improve pain, mobility, strength, and functional performance.
- Functioned as the sole physical therapist in the clinic, independently performed patient evaluations, treatment progression, scheduling, documentation, and daily clinical operations while maintaining continuity of patient care.
- Supervised one Physical Therapist Assistant and rehabilitation technicians, delegated treatment interventions, monitored patient progress, and ensured safe, efficient patient care delivery.
- Maintained timely and accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with payer, organizational, and regulatory requirements.
- Worked full-time, dedicating 40 hours weekly to patient care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 08.2014 - 05.2018
Northside High School
Jacksonville, NCSkills
- Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
- Hospital-Based Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Neurologic Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Acute Care
- Home Health & OASIS
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation
- Balance and Fall Prevention
- Manual Therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Dry Needling
- Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
- Modalities (Mechanical traction, Ultrasound, Light Therapy, NMES)
- Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Gait Training
- PTA Supervision
- Epic WebPT Homecare Homebase Raintree Nextgen
Certification
Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) – Part 1 (Dry Needling Institute / American Academy of Manipulative Therapy)
- Dry Needling for Craniofacial, Cervicothoracic, and Upper Extremity Conditions (27 contact hours)
- Completed April 8–10, 2022
Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) – Part 2 (Dry Needling Institute / American Academy of Manipulative Therapy)
- Dry Needling for Lumbopelvic and Lower Extremity Conditions (27 contact hours)
- Completed June 10–12, 2022
CPR/BLS Certified
Licensure
- Hawaii Physical Therapist License – Active, License No. 6300
- Virginia Physical Therapist License – Active, License No. 2305216992
- Florida Physical Therapist License – Active, License No. PT41109
Timeline
Travel Physical Therapist
Warren Memorial Hospital – Outpatient
11.2025 - 06.2026
Travel Physical Therapist
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital - Outpatient
08.2025 - 12.2025
Travel Physical Therapist
Virginia Sportsmedicine Institute
03.2025 - 07.2025
Travel Physical Therapist
CORA Physical Therapy
11.2024 - 02.2025
Travel Physical Therapist
Athletico-Pivot Physical Therapy
07.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Physical Therapist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital (Cox Rehab)
06.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Physical Therapist
Mary Washington Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Physical Therapist
Golden Bear Physical Therapy
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Physical Therapist
Olympic Sports And Spine Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Physical Therapist
ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Travel Physical Therapist
ATI Physical Therapy
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Physical Therapist
BAYADA Home Health Care
02.2020 - 05.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Hampton University
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
08.2014 - 05.2018
Northside High School