Alexandra Warden-Michl, PT, DPT, MSCS
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Credentials
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Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
LSVT-BIG trained therapist
LSVT Global, Inc.Oct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Connections Physical Therapy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physical Therapist
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Aug 2017 - Present
•Working as a licensed physical therapist in an outpatient private practice setting with a split orthopaedic and neurological caseload •Providing one-to-one neuro specific rehab for patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Guillain Barre Syndrome, chronic stroke, and vestibular dysfunction •Received Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) and LSVT-BIG certifications •Building neurological rehab program for improved community access to skilled outpatient neuro services •Collaborating with local neurologists to develop a multidisciplinary approach to MS management •Advocating to MS support groups on the benefits of exercise-based PT for symptom management and improved functional mobility Show less
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Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Physical Therapy Intern
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Feb 2017 - May 2017
•Provided outpatient care to patients with neurological diagnoses including TBI, Multiple Sclerosis, CVA, Parkinson’s disease, vestibular dysfunction, and SCI •Participated in daily multidisciplinary rounds with neuropsychologists, resource facilitators, case managers, and rehab therapists •Guided discussion on POC and patient progress during family meetings for patients in TBI re-entry program •Precepted by specialist in vestibular dysfunction diagnosis and rehabilitation •Provided outpatient care to patients with neurological diagnoses including TBI, Multiple Sclerosis, CVA, Parkinson’s disease, vestibular dysfunction, and SCI •Participated in daily multidisciplinary rounds with neuropsychologists, resource facilitators, case managers, and rehab therapists •Guided discussion on POC and patient progress during family meetings for patients in TBI re-entry program •Precepted by specialist in vestibular dysfunction diagnosis and rehabilitation
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Presence St Francis Hospital
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Evanston, IL
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Physical Therapy Intern
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
•Evaluated and treated patients with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neurological dysfunction in an acute care setting •Managed and delegated daily schedule of physical therapy staff based on hospital census •Participated in daily trauma rounds to enhance management of trauma patients at L1 trauma center •Gained proficiency working with complex patients on medical, surgical, and intensive care units •Evaluated and treated patients with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neurological dysfunction in an acute care setting •Managed and delegated daily schedule of physical therapy staff based on hospital census •Participated in daily trauma rounds to enhance management of trauma patients at L1 trauma center •Gained proficiency working with complex patients on medical, surgical, and intensive care units
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RIVERPLEX
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Personal Trainer
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
•Customized individual fitness plans for client’s goals and capabilities •Worked with children ages 6-12 in health and wellness group •Customized individual fitness plans for client’s goals and capabilities •Worked with children ages 6-12 in health and wellness group
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Springfield Clinic
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physical Therapy Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
•Provided out-patient orthopaedic services with emphasis on sports rehabilitation •Utilized treatments including manual therapy, movement impairment based treatment, muscle energy techniques, and modalities to treat diverse dysfunctions •Advanced skills in instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to treat patients with chronic pain and tendonosis •Provided out-patient orthopaedic services with emphasis on sports rehabilitation •Utilized treatments including manual therapy, movement impairment based treatment, muscle energy techniques, and modalities to treat diverse dysfunctions •Advanced skills in instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to treat patients with chronic pain and tendonosis
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Bradley Fund
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Peoria, Illinois Area
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Team Leader/Student Caller
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2015
•Led a team of eight callers with bi-weekly performance assessments •Worked as alumni liaison by building relations, resolving alumni concerns, and facilitating donations •Led a team of eight callers with bi-weekly performance assessments •Worked as alumni liaison by building relations, resolving alumni concerns, and facilitating donations
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Apex Network Physical Therapy
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Mt. Zion, IL
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Physical Therapy Intern
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
•Gained experience treating primarily orthopaedic and neurological conditions in a private practice setting •Participated in business development to local physicians and health care professionals •Gained experience treating primarily orthopaedic and neurological conditions in a private practice setting •Participated in business development to local physicians and health care professionals
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Easter Seals
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Hudson, IL
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Camp Counselor
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
•Provided personal care and adapted activities for campers with disabilities •Provided personal care and adapted activities for campers with disabilities
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Bradley University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
2010 - 2014
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Health Sciences
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