Physical Therapist

• May 2022 - Present

Staff Physical Therapist

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

Staff Physical Therapist

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

Student Physical Therapist

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Student ▪ Evaluated and treated 85-95% caseload of patients with primarily orthopedic population of low back pain, neck pain, knee replacements/injuries, and neurologic conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and post concussive disorder ▪ Attended bi-weekly sports medicine grand rounds ▪ Attended two day OCS residency conference on elbow, wrist and hand ▪ Inservice Project: education material and patient handouts specific to categories of low back pain and treatment rationale based on the Clinical Guidelines Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

Acute Care Physical Therapy Student ▪ Evaluated and treated 75-85% caseload of patients on orthopedic, general medical and ICU floors with a wide range of medical conditions including spinal surgeries/fusions, joint replacements, wound care, abdominal surgeries, cancer, stroke and other various neurological diagnoses ▪ Participated in pre-surgical joint classes and running the joint camp exercise program for admitted patients post surgery ▪ Collaborated with hospital social workers, surgeons, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physician assistants on a daily basis to coordinate patient care ▪ Observed a barium swallow study, spinal fusions/fixations, ACDF surgery, and NICU treatments/feedings ▪ Created and presented in-service presentation titled, “Spacers for the Infected Joint” to ~25 interdisciplinary staff members at Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Apr 2015 - May 2015

Subacute Rehab Physical Therapy Student -Evaluated and treated 95% caseload of patients in a subacute/skilled nursing facility with diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations, cancer, diabetic related complications, hip and knee replacements, cognitive deficits/dementia/Alzheimer’s gait dysfunction and general deconditioning -Participated in patient/family meetings to maximize safety for patient discharge by implementing hands-on family trainings and proposing environmental modifications at home if discharge needs required them -Conducted walk-ups with patient from common area to apartments to evaluate functional mobility within the patients’ home environment and facilitate discharge planning -Updated rehabilitation staff weekly about current patients progress -Collaborated with student physical therapist to create and present in-service titled “Importance of Core Stability for the Elderly” to ~20 interdisciplinary rehab staff members at Independence Rehab Show less

Student Physical Therapist

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

Outpatient Physical Therapy Student -Evaluated and treated 55% caseload of patients with primarily orthopedic but also neuromuscular conditions including joint replacements, Achilles tendonitis, shoulder impingement, cerebral palsy, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, balance impairment, and postural deformity -Observed total knee and total hip replacements -Learned IASTM Graston and manual therapy techniques -Presented in-service titled, “Brachial Plexus Radiculopathy: A Case Study” to the staff of the clinic via recorded presentation Show less