Victoria Susa
Baker,MT
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Physical Therapist with experience across diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic, inpatient and vestibular rehabilitation. Demonstrates expertise in developing personalized treatment plans that enhance patient recovery and quality of life. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster effective patient rapport and optimize outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and improving therapeutic practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DPT Student
Fallon Medical Complex
Baker, MT
2013.02 - 2013.04
- Completed 10-week full-time clinical rotation across outpatient, inpatient, and school settings.
- Conducted initial evaluations, re-evaluations, examinations, screenings, discharges, and used G-codes.
- Implemented a variety of treatments to include, but not limited to: therapeutic exercise, gait training, neuro re-education, manual therapy, modalities, aquatic therapy, etc.
- Conducted scoliosis screenings for students in grades 5 through 10.
- Utilized EMR, handwritten notes, and dictation for effective documentation.
- Provided care to patient populations ranging from 2nd grade to 89 years of age.
DPT Student
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
Luverne, MN
2012.11 - 2013.02
- Completed 12-week full-time clinical rotation consisting of outpatient, inpatient/swing bed, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Observed surgeries: TKA, ACL repair, shoulder scope, and labral repair.
- Delivered educational session focused on differential diagnoses.
- Conducted initial evaluations, examinations, and treatment, re-examinations, screens, discharge reports, and utilized G-codes.
- Utilized outcome assessments to determine fall risk screens for nursing home and swing-bed patients.
- Delivered the following treatments: therapeutic exercise, neuro re-education, modalities, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and return-to-sport treatment.
- Documentation: EMR, Epic.
DPT Student
Children’s Care Hospital & School
Sioux Falls, SD
2012.09 - 2012.11
- Completed a 10-week, full-time pediatric outpatient/outreach clinical internship.
- Performed and observed initial evaluations, examinations, and treatments.
- Administered various treatments for torticollis, autism, developmental delay, tight heel cords, toe walking, etc. which included assessing ROM, stretching, strengthening, facilitating gross motor skills, and parent education.
- Observed initial evaluation and recurrent treatments for serial casting.
- Conducted training sessions on serial casting.
- Observed cranial screens.
- Utilized computerized systems for documenting evaluations and treatment-related information.
- Contributed to annual IFSP meeting.
DPT Student
Big Stone Therapies
Marshall, MN
2011.11 - 2011.12
- Completed a 4-week, full-time outpatient clinical.
- Conducted and observed initial evaluations, examinations, and treatments.
- Administered physical agents: electric stimulation, ultrasound, and SASTM.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, scar mobilization, joint mobilization, and cross-friction massage.
- Observed wheelchair evaluation/prescription, aquatic therapy, and treatments by therapists trained in Postural Restoration.
- Recorded evaluations, treatment notes, and patient progress using a combination of electronic, written, and dictation documentation.
DPT Student
Dow Rummel Village & Good Samaritan Luther Manor
Sioux Falls, SD
2011.05 - 2011.05
- Completed a 4-week full-time skilled nursing facility.
- Provided care to patients in the skilled nursing facility, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s wing.
- Observed and participated in initial evaluations and balance screens.
- Observed and performed transfer, balance, gait, and stair training, as well as ultrasound, ESTIM, and diathermy.
- Utilized written and computerized documentation.
Big Stone Therapies
Marshall, MN
2009.01 - 2010.01
- 300+ hours of physical therapy observation.
- Observed physical therapy evaluations and treatments, and performed PT aide duties.
Lifeguard
Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness
Luverne, MN
2003.01 - 2010.01
- Certified lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
- Instructor for swimming lessons, senior weight training, and aqua aerobics.
- Performed cleaning tasks for swimming pool, weight rooms, and fitness center.
Tumbling Instructor
Southwest School of Dance
Marshall, MN
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Instructed preschool ballet and tumbling classes for students ages 3 to 18 years.
Gymnastics Instructor
Luverne Community Education
Luverne, MN
2004.01 - 2009.01
- Instructed gymnastics to students aged 3 to 18 years.
- Evaluated movement patterns to enhance skill development.
- Developed effective conditioning programs.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education emphasis in Exercise Science, Coaching Minor
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN05.2010
Skills
- Certified Level 1 Functional Dry Needling
- Pain neuroscience education
- Patient evaluation
- Therapeutic exercise
- Manual therapy
- Patient education
- EMR documentation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Self-Directed
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Social perceptiveness
Work Experience
- Fallon Medical Complex, Baker, MT
- 2013 - present
- Integrative team member contributing ideas and recommendations to promote improved treatment/documentation efficiency, delivery of new/existing services and collaborating with various departments for continued pursuit of optimizing patient care.
- Hospital based outpatient, treating rural community with a wide array of complex injury and surgical rehabilitation needs.
- Provide services in multiple settings: outpatient, inpatient, skilled swing bed, and occasional home care.
- Treatment's Utilized: Therapeutic Exercise, gait/stair training, transfer training, balance training, manual therapy (functional cupping, IASTM, myofascial release, STM, CFM), neuromuscular re-education, canalith repositioning, selective debridement, non-selective debridement, functional dry needling, kinesiotape, mechanical traction, ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, Electric Stimulation, NMES, TENS.
- EMR: Wibbi home exercise builder, Thrive, Centriq
Affiliations
- Montana APTA Member (active)
- APTA/FPTA Membership (1/2010 - 1/2013) - Attended 2 FPTA state meetings and 3 Florida SE district meetings
Community Based Service Learning
- DPT student 2010-2013
- Conducted diabetes screen for 652 Florida high school students. Assessed height/weight, conducted BMI calculations, and provided education on a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Conducted testing for muscle strength, muscle length, grip strength and standing reach for athletes participating in Special Olympics at a NSU event.
- Instructed NSU nursing students on how to use and adjust assistive devices appropriately.
- Sistrunk Festival: Conducted blood pressure and posture screening for a local Florida community.
Certification
- Functional Dry Needling Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DPT Student
Fallon Medical Complex
2013.02 - 2013.04
DPT Student
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
2012.11 - 2013.02
DPT Student
Children’s Care Hospital & School
2012.09 - 2012.11
DPT Student
Big Stone Therapies
2011.11 - 2011.12
DPT Student
Dow Rummel Village & Good Samaritan Luther Manor
2011.05 - 2011.05
Big Stone Therapies
2009.01 - 2010.01
Tumbling Instructor
Southwest School of Dance
2008.01 - 2009.01
Gymnastics Instructor
Luverne Community Education
2004.01 - 2009.01
Lifeguard
Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness
2003.01 - 2010.01
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education emphasis in Exercise Science, Coaching Minor
Southwest Minnesota State University