Physical Therapist

• Nov 2014 - Present

Student Physical Therapist

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

- Participated as a member of the CVA and Neurology team - Provided information on patient progress in team conferences with the physician, case manager, OT, SLP, and charge nurse - Created functional plan of cares to ensure paint safety and functionality - Constructed and presented in-service on "Trunk Instability and Core Exercises" - Participated as a member of the CVA and Neurology team - Provided information on patient progress in team conferences with the physician, case manager, OT, SLP, and charge nurse - Created functional plan of cares to ensure paint safety and functionality - Constructed and presented in-service on "Trunk Instability and Core Exercises"

Student Physical Therapist

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

-Treated children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, idiopathic toe walking, and orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting -Administered treatment and infant massage to newborn infants in the NICU -Attended in-services on Kinesio-taping, idiopathic toe walking, and infant massage -Conferenced with parents regarding child's PT progression -Treated children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, idiopathic toe walking, and orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting -Administered treatment and infant massage to newborn infants in the NICU -Attended in-services on Kinesio-taping, idiopathic toe walking, and infant massage -Conferenced with parents regarding child's PT progression

Student Physical Therapist

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

- Provided care to patients with post-surgical, thoracic, and orthopedic conditions in an acute care setting - Assisted with ambulation, balance, and ADLs to return patients to their prior level of function - Documented progress, goals, and treatment using electronic documentation - Collaborated with physicians, PTAs, occupations therapists, and nursing staff, working as a team on common goals to best benefit patient - Improved public communication by performing in-service on "The Effects of Alcohol on the Cerebellum" to thirty people on the therapy staff

Student Physical Therapist

• May 2012 - Jun 2012

- Managed caseload of patients with joint replacements, sports injuries, and orthopedic conditions for adults and children, performing evaluations and rehabilitation in an outpatient setting - Created individual home exercise and therapy plans based on patient symptoms and goals; Educated patients and families on following exercise plans - Reevaluated patients to determine discharge recommendations - Contacted insurance companies in order to extend or include additional services - Supervised a student physical therapist assistant, communicating the exercise protocols and providing feedback to improve therapy