Taylor Hilditch
Peoria,AZ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Technician
Arizona Center for Hand and Shoulder Surgery
08.2024 - Current
- Fabricated custom thermoplastic splints to provide immobilization, enhance functional movement, and minimize stiffness during recovery.
- Assisted in wound care management, including suture removal and monitoring the healing process to prevent complications.
- Observed and collaborated with hand specialists and occupational therapists to enhance patient rehabilitation strategies.
- Provided support for patients recovering from trauma-related injuries, including post-surgical amputations, tendon repairs, and fractures, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
Retail Merchandise Processor
Goodwill
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed to my community by pricing goods at affordable rate. Ensuring that quality footwear is accessible to all when supporting sustainable practices
- My role involved processing shoes while meeting quotas for the total value of priced items, average price points, and the number of shoes processed within a set timeframe.
- Sorted, priced and stocked shoes on sales floor.
Physical Therapy Technician
Exclusively Spine
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized advanced technology to treat chronic neck and back pain through non-surgical services, including disk decompression, posture adjustment, and muscle strengthening
- Managed patient care while handling receptionist duties, including organizing medical records, processing insurance claims and referrals, and managing patient payments/schedule.
Food Expositor
Teatro Fine Dining and Italian Wine
09.2022 - 05.2023
- I contributed to creating a pleasant restaurant atmosphere with high standards and structured procedures. Served as the primary communicator between the front and back of house to ensure seamless communication and workflow.
- My responsibilities included plating and presenting dishes to guests, ensuring every detail of service is executed perfectly to enhance the dining experience for guests.
Barista
Tourist Home: All Day Cafe
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Versatile and cross-trained in all front-of-house positions, with primary experience as a barista during busy mornings
- Excelled in fast-paced environments, efficiently producing beverages while managing breakfast orders
- Developing a strong work ethic and exceptional multitasking skills to ensure guest satisfaction and speedy production of beverages
Physical Therapist Technician
Valley Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed manual therapy and guided patients through exercises, with a specific focus on the elderly population
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring equipment usage and ensuring proper technique during rehabilitation exercises.
- Developed strong patience and encouragement skills, providing support to help elderly patients stay motivated and confident throughout their recovery.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Physiology
Northern Arizona University
05.2024
High School -
Mountain Ridge High School
05.2020
Skills
- Manual therapy techniques
- Therapeutic exercise instruction
- Modalities
- Custom splint fabrication
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- VAX-D equipment
- Active listening and empathy
- Body mechanics
- Experience with strength and conditioning programs
- Medical documentation and record keeping
- Strong patient rapport
- Customer / patient etiquette
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Organization
- High attention to detail
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Weight lifting
- Volleyball
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Technician
Arizona Center for Hand and Shoulder Surgery
08.2024 - Current
Retail Merchandise Processor
Goodwill
12.2023 - 07.2024
Physical Therapy Technician
Exclusively Spine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Food Expositor
Teatro Fine Dining and Italian Wine
09.2022 - 05.2023
Barista
Tourist Home: All Day Cafe
08.2021 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist Technician
Valley Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 09.2021
High School -
Mountain Ridge High School
Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Physiology
Northern Arizona University
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