THOMAS O'FARRELL
Mooresville,NC
Summary
An intrinsically motivated, extensively proven, and dedicated physical therapist valuing the importance of compassion and leadership. Delivering, with passion, an uncompromising service across a range of patient demographics through individually tailored, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive programs. A dynamic, engaged, and personable individual with a continuing interest in the management and rehabilitation of neurological conditions and movement based disorders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
10.2023 - Current
- Independently assessed and treated a wide variety of patient demographics heavily specializing in neurological, vestibular, and balance disorders
- Implemented evidence-based treatment plans utilizing specialist modalities, equipment, and resources
- Managed personal caseloads of up to 10 patients per day with accurate medical billing with the use of WebPT
- Supervised and assessed Doctor of Physical Therapy students throughout their clinical rotation
- Collaborated with physician liaison specialists to promote and disseminate physical therapy services to local clinics and medical offices.
Rehabilitation/Orthotic Specialist
Flexogenix Non – surgical solutions
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Evaluated, implemented, and reviewed exercise programs for patients with a wide variety of orthopedic and movement pathologies
- Personally fitted, instructed, and dispensed a variety of orthopedic braces and orthoses under the specific prescription of the physician
- Documented patients' assessment outcomes and treatment plans via electronic medical records
- Independently constructed and delivered the clinic's first exercise therapy class designed for patients living with osteoarthritis by way of evidence-based protocols
- Managed the clinic's rehabilitation medical equipment stock, including braces and undersleeves in conjunction with overseeing the maintenance and safety of rehabilitation equipment including the AlterG Anti – Gravity Treadmills
- Performed diagnostic X-rays of peripheral joints for patients.
Rehabilitation Technician
Post-Acute Medical Health
08.2021 - 11.2021
- ·Collaboratively worked alongside the multi-disciplinary team to transfer suitable patients out of bed following hospital policies with the use of equipment including hoists, Stryker chairs, slide boards, and wheelchairs.
- Autonomously managed the out-of-bed sheet documentation for each patient on the ward.
- Attended brain injury rounds weekly with the multi-disciplinary team and neurologists to learn from specialists in a field of interest.
Senior Fitness Professional
Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Duties included thorough systematic and specific member introduction to the facility with the use of advanced fitness technology called ‘Fitlinxx.' Fitlinxx is designed to track member progression through documenting appropriate repetitions, sets, and range of motion, specific to the client
- The 1-2-1 introduction would be carried out over a 1 ½ hour period to ensure the exercise prescription is safe, efficient and pragmatic for independent adherence
- Personal training clients with strong retention, which largely consisted of the senior demographic or post-rehabilitation stage, due to the nature of specialism
- High-intensity interval training, metabolic conditioning, and boot camp classes with upwards of 40 members
- Short seminars and talks which included topics such as ‘The evidence behind exercise and persistent low back pain,' ‘Self-myofascial release' and ‘Reducing the risk of osteoporosis' conducted at ‘Fit Fest Oxford 2018.' Monitoring equipment for damage, cleanliness, and reporting
English Language Head Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Independently designed and instructed creative and engaging soccer training sessions for children aged from 2 – 10 years
- Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills
- Developed and implemented activities and lessons to improve vocabulary and sentence structure
- Evaluated and assessed students' performance with age-level appropriate feedback methods conducive to growth and development in soccer and English
- Communicated and collaborated with parents and other members of staff to help grow interest and service quality.
Royal Marines Commando
H&M Forces
10.2011 - 01.2016
- Completed the 32-week Commando training course at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM)
- Graduated as an original member of 137 Troop from 16 originals starting out with 60 recruits to earn Green Beret
- Within 12 months, promoted to L/CPL of 2 section R SQN 43 Commando
- Team Leader instructing up to 35 men in tactics, drills, and safety procedures
- Team Leader on exercises including Driven defender Wyoming, USA 2014 and Black Alligator Albania 2015
- Publication: (Globe and Laurel magazine March-April edition 2014-page 114 article ‘Ex Driven Defender')
- Positions included security for the UK's nuclear deterrent and transportation alongside the M.O.D police and being a team leader within those operations
- Exercises within Europe and the United States working alongside Albanian special forces and American special forces
- Key asset in Operation Temperer, aiding the NHS in London, transporting paramedics to designated destinations within the capital and providing first aid assistance if required
Education
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) -
Arcadia University
Cheltenham, PA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Distance Learning Centre
05.2018
Diploma - Strength Conditioning And Personal Training
National Personal Training Institute
Orlando, FL08.2016
Vocational Qualification -
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone
Lympstone, UK07.2012
High School Diploma -
Newton Abbot College
Devon, UK06.2009
Skills
- Medical Records Review
- EMR / EHR
- Geriatric Therapy
- Verbal and written communication
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Exercise planning
- Strength and Conditioning
References
Upon request
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina and the United Kingdom.
- FYZICAL Level II Specialist Balance Certification.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
10.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation/Orthotic Specialist
Flexogenix Non – surgical solutions
11.2021 - 10.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Post-Acute Medical Health
08.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Fitness Professional
Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa
11.2017 - 07.2021
English Language Head Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
08.2016 - 11.2017
Royal Marines Commando
H&M Forces
10.2011 - 01.2016
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) -
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Oxford Brookes University
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Distance Learning Centre
Diploma - Strength Conditioning And Personal Training
National Personal Training Institute
Vocational Qualification -
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone
High School Diploma -
Newton Abbot College
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