Experience

TRYAbility Neurorecovery Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Therapist

  • May 2020 - Present

  Utilize latest interventions such as robotic assisted gait training, functional electrical stimulation, whole body vibration and universal cage therapy to treat patients with a wide variety of conditions ranging from spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury. Clinic pediatric therapist, starting and leading a successful pediatric rehabilitation program for patients ages 2 to 20. Continuous collaboration with team members to improve creativity of interventions to optimize patient care and maximize engagement in therapy. Manage student clinical rotations for the clinic and maintain close contacts with universities to promote successful clinical experiences. Show less

• Student Physical Therapist

  • Feb 2020 - May 2020

  12-week clinical rotation in outpatient neurological rehabilitation; managed 100% of a full caseloadUsed latest equipment such as locomotor training, functional electrical stimulation, and whole-body vibration to treat neurological conditionsIn-service Project: Initiated a home fitness challenge to preserve functional mobility and patient engagementduring COVID-19 stay at home order



Northwestern Medicine - Outpatient Pediatrics

• Crystal Lake, IL

• Student Physical Therapist

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  • 10-week clinical rotation in outpatient pediatric rehabilitation, ranging from ages 0 to 19 • Focused on play based interventions to increase participation and functional improvements in children with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy, arteriovenous malformation, torticollis, and gross motor delays • Managed 90-100% of a full caseload • Inservice Project: Initiated the clinics first journal club meeting and presented an article on “The Importance of Independent Sitting by the Age of 6 months” Show less



Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Student Physical Therapist

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  • 10-week clinical rotation, 50% acute care experience and 50% acute inpatient rehabilitation experience • Performed regular evaluations of functional status to aid in determination of length of hospital stay and provide treatment sessions to improve functional independence in patients with neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. • Managed 80-90% of a full caseload • Inservice Project: Journal Club Presentation on “Robot Assisted Gait Training to Reduce Pusher Behavior in Chronic Stroke” • Inservice Project: Patient Case Presentation of Nontraumatic Subdural Hematoma Show less



Concentra

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Physical Therapist

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  • 6-week clinical rotation in outpatient orthopedic • Emphasis on manual therapy followed by stabilization and strengthening exercises to treat work compensation musculoskeletal injuries, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, low back pain, and ankle sprains. • Managed 50% of a full caseload • Inservice Project: Presented on the topic of the scapula’s role during arm elevation. • 6-week clinical rotation in outpatient orthopedic • Emphasis on manual therapy followed by stabilization and strengthening exercises to treat work compensation musculoskeletal injuries, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, low back pain, and ankle sprains. • Managed 50% of a full caseload • Inservice Project: Presented on the topic of the scapula’s role during arm elevation.



Advanced Physical Therapy

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Therapy Aide

  • Mar 2016 - May 2017

  • Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments and assist therapist during administration of treatments • Motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of the physical therapy staff • Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for the clinic while placing orders when necessary • Prepare patients for physical therapy treatments and assist therapist during administration of treatments • Motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of the physical therapy staff • Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for the clinic while placing orders when necessary