Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic and Aquatic Therapy• Responsible for completing initial evaluations, provided treatments, interventions, and discharge planning. •Worked with clients with multiple diagnosis including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, hand, wrist and forearm fractures, tendonitis, trigger finger, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neurological conditions, and flexor tendon repair. •Utilized a biomechanical and rehabilitative approach during the treatment process, MMT and ROM. •Created and implemented innovative aquatic based rehabilitation services in an aquatic environment to assist clients in regaining mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall health.

• Completed a research study with a pre-post experimental design to determine the effects of participating in an adaptive sports program on self-efficacy for adults with disabilities• Collected and applied critical analysis of evidence and data through JASP and EXCEL• Conducted a needs analysis, literature review, and plan for curriculum creation and implementation for department employees• Conducted a 90 minute staff training on CVA, SCI, ASD, PTSD, MS, TBI, and Down Syndrome which included medical background, key features, and psychosocial implications for students and family• Developed continuing education resources and case studies for various neurological, physical, and cognitive disabilities

• Provided complete and comprehensive evaluation and treatment for post-operative, preventive, and non-operative patients with hand and upper extremity injuries in accordance with diagnosis guidelines under supervision of CHT•Provided specialized care for patients with acute, traumatic, overuse, medical and progressive hand and upper extremity injuries and impairment through use of physical agent modalities under supervision of CHT• Fabricated hand-based orthosis under supervision of CHT• Designed custom home exercise programs•Developed successful marketing materials that led to an increase in number of referral sources with organization branding• Completed a thorough needs assessments and conducted a 60-minute in-service presentation on effective treatment methods for lateral epicondylitis

• Performed evaluations, intervention planning and implementation, progress notes, and discharge summary for patients with cognitive and physical disabilities such as CVA, SCI, TBI, MS, Huntington's disease, Acromegaly, Parkinson's disease, hip replacement, and hip fracture under supervision of OTR/L• Provided adaptive equipment training and fabrication of adaptive tools to increase functional independence• Developed custom home exercise program handouts• Provided family and caregiver educational training to assist in safe discharge and return home• Working within a multidisciplinary team with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Behavioral Support Practitioners, Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and Physicians

•Performed 30-60-minute specific assisted stretch protocols to properly position, stabilize, isolate, and manipulate muscles to improve flexibility and range of motion •Conducted functional movement screenings and overhead squat assessments to detect muscle imbalances•Performed proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for injury prevention and to improve postural alignment, range of motion, and flexibility•Performed percussion therapy with HyperVolt to improve overall health of soft tissue

• Designed customized training program for individuals based on goals and injury history• Implemented corrective exercises in sessions to assist with muscular imbalances• Conducted workshops to educate members on the importance of a proper warm up, stretching, resistance training, and balance training•Led onboarding session with new members which included goal setting, equipment orientation, supplement and nutrition coaching, education on lab testing, metabolic testing, and assessing body fat and muscle mass• Performed 30-60 minute recover sessions utilizing assisted stretching and percussion therapy to improve flexibility, range of motion, and injury prevention

• Assisted therapists in modalities, therapies, and creating plans of care• Utilized therapeutic exercise based practices to improve patient function under supervision of DPT• Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion, progressive resisted exercise, and muscle reeducation under supervision of DPT