Walker Carver
Duncan,SC
Summary
Driven new-graduate physical therapist pursuing an outpatient orthopedic role where I can apply strong clinical reasoning, manual therapy skills, and exercise prescription to help patients reduce pain, improve performance, and achieve long-term functional independence while continuing to grow as a clinician.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed a full entry-level caseload while performing postoperative evaluations and safe patient mobilization based on surgical precautions and medical stability.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team for care plan progression and appropriate discharge recommendations.
- Delivered an in-service presentation to the therapy department on the importance and impact of early mobilization following hip fracture surgeries.
Student Physical Therapist
ProMotion Rehab & Sports Medicine
Spartanburg, SC
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed a full entry-level caseload in an orthopedic setting.
- Performed evaluations, treatments, return-to-sport progressions, and efficient documentation.
- Worked extensively with runners and endurance athletes, incorporating performance-based assessments and progression models.
Student Physical Therapist
Palmetto Advanced Therapy
Summerville, SC
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Performed all duties of a physical therapist student including evaluations, treatments, documentation, and plan of care development.
- Managed a mixed caseload including orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular patients.
- Presented an in-service to the therapy team on common vestibular conditions.
Intern/PT Aide
Cora Physical Therapy
Lexington, SC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Engaged with patients to facilitate comfortable and efficient treatment sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness of the clinic by performing laundry and sanitizing treatment areas.
- Assisted therapists with exercise setup, patient monitoring, and repetition tracking.
Clinical Shadow
Advanced Therapy Solutions
Spartanburg, SC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed evaluations and treatment interventions from initial assessment through discharge.
- Learned manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise progressions.
- Gained foundational insight into communication strategies for enhancing patient compliance.
Assistant Researcher
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC
08.2024
- Defined a research objective assessing the accuracy of echo intensity as a tool for evaluating muscle quality.
- Prepared and submitted IRB documentation, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
- Designed and executed the study methodology for ultrasound-based muscle quality assessment.
- Conducted the full research study including participant testing, data collection, and analysis.
- Presented research findings at the Charleston Southern University Research Exposition.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2023
Skills
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
Leadership Experience
- American Physical Therapy Association, Member, 05/01/23 - Present
- Claiborne Senior Living, Volunteer, 07/01/24
- Meals on Wheels, Volunteer, 02/01/24
- Corrine Jones Community Garden, Volunteer, 01/01/24
References
- Andrew McAbee, PT, DPT, Clinic Director, ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine (864) 384-9575, Mcabeedrew@yahoo.com
- Shayna Dillane, PT, DPT, Clinic Director, Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services (609) 350-0049, slzoller@palmettoprimarycare.com
- Samantha Moore, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (919) 452-1950, SMoore4@srhs.com
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Physical Therapist
ProMotion Rehab & Sports Medicine
07.2025 - 09.2025
Student Physical Therapist
Palmetto Advanced Therapy
04.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant Researcher
Charleston Southern University
08.2024
Intern/PT Aide
Cora Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Shadow
Advanced Therapy Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2022
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina