Staff Physical Therapist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Sports Physical Therapy Resident

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

My residency at Howard Head was rigorous, educational, and invaluable. My intention, always, is to provide high quality, efficient and focused care to my patients. I foster a social, expressive work environment and enjoy finding creative ways to connect with patients and colleagues. My ideal workday includes daily goals, plans and plenty of personal interaction with teammates, multidisciplinary partners and patients alike.● Assessed, evaluated and treated diverse patients with orthopedic and sports conditions● Completed didactic lessons and examinations, ensuring attention to detail and a planned, coordinated approach● Initiated and led bi-weekly journal clubs, facilitating continued sharing and learning among fellow physical therapists● Provided on-field and training room coverage for workouts, practices and games, managing injury prevention and treatment planning:- US Snowboard Cross, Semi-Professional Vail Yeti Hockey, Eagle Valley High School (alpine ski, soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse, baseball)- Oversaw treatment from time of injury through surgery and managed the reconditioning process to full return to sport- Cultivated collaborative interdisciplinary relationships (head coach, athletic trainers, surgeons, strength coaches), ensuring aligned, focused treatment plans● Participated in 1:1 mentoring with team leads and bed-side surgeon rounds and weekly grand rounds, ensuring appropriate continuation of care and ongoing learning ● Observed orthopedic surgeries and attended skills labs with athletic training fellows (dissections, mock surgeries, suturing)● Collected data for research study, contributing to ongoing study support

Seasonal Emergency Department Physical Therapist

• Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

My efforts as a PT in this seasonal role afforded me in-depth exposure to many ski and snowboard injuries. I learned and enjoyed serving my patients and starting them on the road to recovery. One of the many perks of this seasonal position was working alongside and learning from the skillful emergency department staff. This opportunity cultivated an excellent relationship with medical staff such as MDs, nurses and care techs alike. ● Built rapport with patients quickly, evaluated and treated acute injuries (knee ligamentous injuries, AC joint separations, vertebral compression fractures, calf strains, BPPV, radiculopathies)● Educated patients on appropriate use of equipment and orthotic devices, issuing equipment and ensuring understanding of treatment plan● Onboarded and coached new staff and ensured alignment with emergency department policy and procedures

Home Health Physical Therapist

• May 2020 - Dec 2020

With concierge PT, I was challenged with creating a rehab environment in an individual’s home. From patients with orthopedic injuries to neurologic impairments, clinical knowledge and hands on skills from all facets of PT are required.● Evaluated and treated acute and chronic patients under a variety of psychosocial and environmental factors ● Connected patients in remote locations with Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring open communications and appropriate understanding of treatment plans and patient concerns● Develop adaptive treatment plans and progression monitoring, revising plans as needed based on measures of physical performance● Managed scheduling, treatment, evaluation and discharge of patients, demonstrating autonomous working ability.

Exercise Physiologist

• May 2016 - Jun 2017

This position gave me the professional start to my physical therapy career. Being an exercise physiologist for Peak is similar to being a physical therapy aide. I learned how to properly guide patients in strength training programs for injury recovery, performance enhancement and injury prevention. These skills were fundamental in excelling during my physical therapy schooling and have continued to evolve in my practice. This position gave me the professional start to my physical therapy career. Being an exercise physiologist for Peak is similar to being a physical therapy aide. I learned how to properly guide patients in strength training programs for injury recovery, performance enhancement and injury prevention. These skills were fundamental in excelling during my physical therapy schooling and have continued to evolve in my practice.