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Vanessa Matos

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist II

Hinge Health
11.2021 - Current
  • Delivered virtual, evidence-based care to diverse MSK population, improving patient-reported outcomes across pain and function.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine treatment pathways for chronic pain, pelvic health, and post-op rehab.

Physical Therapist

University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Specialized in women’s health and geriatric care including falls, frailty, and post-op recovery.
  • Initiated hybrid telehealth model for orthopedic and pelvic health patients during pandemic pivot.

Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach

Self-employed
01.2013 - 01.2021

Math and Standardized Test Tutor

Self-employed
01.2013 - 01.2020

Physical Therapist

Fit2Perform
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Physical therapist at an outpatient clinic at a CrossFit training facility, clinical focus on orthopedic injury prevention and rehabilitation for athletes of all ages

Math Faculty

The Putney School
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Taught all levels of mathematics at an independent boarding high school
  • Implemented residential life curriculum as a Dorm Head
  • Coached soccer, lacrosse, and cross-country ski teams

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health in Environmental Health Science

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2011

Skills

  • Herman & Wallace Level 1 certificate
  • Integrative Dry Needling Advanced Practitioner (CIDN)
  • Graston Technique Therapy Provider
  • CPR (AHA)
  • Mental Health First Aid certificate

Research

  • Independent Study Researcher in case series examining the feasibility of a physical therapy treatment package for chronic pain in survivors of trauma; poster presenter at 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting (The University of Vermont, 2017-2018)
  • Research Assistant Data analysis in peer-reviewed prospective cohort study examining injury incidence among competitive cross-country skiers published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (The University of Vermont, 2017-2018)

Additional interests

  • University of North Carolina varsity women’s rowing team member (2007 – 2009)
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
  • Intermediate level written and spoken Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish

Timeline

Physical Therapist II

Hinge Health
11.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist

Fit2Perform
01.2019 - 08.2019

Physical Therapist

University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021

Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach

Self-employed
01.2013 - 01.2021

Math and Standardized Test Tutor

Self-employed
01.2013 - 01.2020

Math Faculty

The Putney School
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Public Health in Environmental Health Science

University of North Carolina

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of Vermont