Melanie Diep, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist at St. Ann's- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Functional Dry Needling Level 2
Evidence In Motion (EIM)Mar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Functional Dry Needling Level 1
Evidence In Motion (EIM)Feb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPRColorado.comApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Instructor
American Red CrossJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
IAOM Cervical Differential Diagnosis
IAOM-LA
Experience
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St. Ann's
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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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Mar 2022 - Present
PRN for the skilled nursing and dementia care units. PRN for the skilled nursing and dementia care units.
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Brio Living Services
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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 Therapist
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Mar 2022 - Present
PRN at the Porter Hills and Green House Homes skilled nursing facilities. PRN at the Porter Hills and Green House Homes skilled nursing facilities.
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Specialized Physical Therapy
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Brighton, Colorado, United States
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Physical Therapist
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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Specialized Physical Therapy
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Brighton, Colorado, United States
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Student Physical Therapist
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Specialized Physical Therapy (August 2019-Present, 16 weeks full-time) Clinical Experience III Brighton, Colorado • Outpatient rural clinic: caseload included patients with chronic orthopedic conditions and post-operative procedures • Delivered research article on a plyometric protocol for the geriatric population • Collaborated with interprofessional teams throughout the facility (MD, DO, front desk, other clinics, etc.) • Performed all rehabilitation, documented with TheraOffice, and learned parts of SFMA evaluations • Attended dry needling level 1 course and lunch and learns for additional continuing education Show less
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UCHealth
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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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Student Physical Therapist
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Medical Center of the Rockies (January-March 2019, 10 weeks full-time) Clinical Experience II Loveland, Colorado • Inpatient acute care: caseload included individuals on cardiac, cardiac ICU/PCU, trauma, medical, and orthopedic units • Successfully managed frequent schedule changes due to the uncertainty of inpatient hospital care • Collaborated/worked directly with interprofessional teams (OT, Speech, PA, MD, RN, Case Management, pt/family) • Delivered in-service on benefits of physical exercise and ways to decrease agitation in individuals with dementia • Performed discharge planning, bed/transfer/gait/stair training, lung clearance, adaptive device prescription • Observed open heart, spine, and lung surgical procedures, Trauma Grand Rounds, PT journal clubs, Spanish classes Show less
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UCHealth
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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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Student Physical Therapist
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2018
UCHealth, Steadman Hawkins (October 2018, 2 weeks full-time) Integrated Clinical Experience II Greenwood Village, Colorado • Outpatient sports clinic: caseload included primarily patients with post-op conditions and athletes • Collaborated with student team members for improved clinical reasoning • Performed basic physical therapy interventions, developed HEP progressions, and specific sports rehabilitation • Attended MD lectures for hip and foot UCHealth, Steadman Hawkins (October 2018, 2 weeks full-time) Integrated Clinical Experience II Greenwood Village, Colorado • Outpatient sports clinic: caseload included primarily patients with post-op conditions and athletes • Collaborated with student team members for improved clinical reasoning • Performed basic physical therapy interventions, developed HEP progressions, and specific sports rehabilitation • Attended MD lectures for hip and foot
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San Luis Valley Health
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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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Student Physical Therapist
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
San Luis Valley Health PRO Therapy (May-June 2018, 8 weeks full-time) Clinical Experience I Alamosa, Colorado • Outpatient clinic in rural community: caseload included primarily athletes and patients with chronic orthopedic conditions • Collaborated with interprofessional teams throughout the facility (MD, DO, nursing, OT, speech, PA, etc.) • Delivered in-service to clinic on plasma rich blood cell injections and outcomes with combined physical therapy intervention • Performed sports rehabilitation, documented with WebPT, and learned parts of SFMA evaluations • Collaborated with Adams State University’s ATCs to provide care to the cross country team • Observed two total knee arthroplasty surgical procedures, ATC meetings, and dry needling at local cross-fit gym Show less
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT
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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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Student Physical Therapist
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
Life Care Center of Longmont (September 2017, 2 weeks full-time) Integrated Clinical Experience I Longmont, Colorado • Outpatient/inpatient skilled nursing facility: complex patient population with Parkinson’s disease, post-operative surgeries, balance impairments and amputations. • Solidified skills in functional mobility, patient safety, and therapeutic exercise prescription • Participated in “Big and Loud” classes, fall prevention classes, and attended “Patient and Doctor interactions” lecture. Show less
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Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Physical Therapy Technician
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2017
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i9 Sports
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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All-Sports Camp Coach
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2016
This is a one week sports camp. I am in charge of setting up all equipment, speaking with parents, and teaching the participants how to play t-ball, soccer, flag football, basketball, and track and field. It is my duty to ensure that safety comes first. This is a one week sports camp. I am in charge of setting up all equipment, speaking with parents, and teaching the participants how to play t-ball, soccer, flag football, basketball, and track and field. It is my duty to ensure that safety comes first.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs Campus Recreation
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
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Operations Monitor
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Oct 2014 - May 2016
Front desk customer service- manage and greet patrons entering the facility, cashier, new memberships, take phone calls, and rent out equipment. Fit floor- Maintain a safe environment, supervise patrons while working out, clean all equipment, laundry, and assist with spotting for weights. Front desk customer service- manage and greet patrons entering the facility, cashier, new memberships, take phone calls, and rent out equipment. Fit floor- Maintain a safe environment, supervise patrons while working out, clean all equipment, laundry, and assist with spotting for weights.
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Colorado Institute of Sports Medicine
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
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Physical Therapy Aide Internship
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
• Prepare patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures meanwhile providing information to patients by answering questions and requests; allaying fears. • Administer modalities including: Ultrasound therapy, Normatec, Game-Ready, heat or ice packs. • Assist patients onto exercise equipment or with strengthening exercises meanwhile educating patients on the proper use of equipment and proper form of exercises. Also, monitor motion, measure mobility, and performance of prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures to keep clean towels available throughout office and prepare treatment rooms for incoming patients. Show less
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Education
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Care Science