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Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Columbia, Md

o Performed evaluation and treatment to male and female patients in a private practice outpatient setting with pelvic health concerns including chronic pelvic pain, post-surgical/gender confirmation surgery, incontinence, dyspareunia, pudendal neuropathy, pre-natal pelvic and back pain, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.o Performed internal (vaginal and rectal) pelvic exams and treatment on patients with pelvic floor muscle spasms and weakness.o Wrote a justification of medical necessity letter to a patient’s employer to request accommodations.o Conducted case study on the role of manual therapy, yoga and abdominal strengthening on addressing male chronic pelvic pain in a patient with MS, pending presentation at UMB Research Day.o Treated 98% of clinical instructor’s caseload with the exception of a few patients who opted not to see an intern.o Documented initial evaluations, updated plans of care, and treatment notes on Practice Perfect for 98% caseload.

Glen Burnie, Md

o Performed evaluations and treatment (gait, transfers, functional mobility) to adults in an acute orthopedic concerns (hip and knee replacements, fractures, spine surgeries) as well as acute medical concerns.o Documented evaluations and treatment notes in Epic in efficient time frame for 80% caseload.o Communicated on a daily basis with medical team (NP, RN, OT, Case managers)o Directed Rehab Tech in patient care for treatment sessions

Elkton, Md

o Performed skilled interventions (manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, e-stim, heat/cold) to adults and minors in outpatient orthopedic, rehabilitation and pelvic health specialty settings.o Performed simple and complex orthopedic evaluations and simple pelvic health evaluations independently with supervision on a consultation basis.o Coordinated patient care with PT tech and PTA.o Conducted pelvic health examinations with supervision on consultation basis for patients with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence and other pelvic health diagnoses.o Treated 70% of Pelvic Health PT’s caseload including patients with neurologic and orthopedic concerns as well as males and females with pelvic concerns.o Documented initial evaluations and assessments for 70% caseload.

Clinton, Md

o Performed assessments and interventions to adults and minors in outpatient rehabilitation setting.o Daily documented evaluations and daily notes for use in clinic records.o Performed appropriate assessments including upper and lower quarter screens (ROM, sensation, MMT), orthopedic special tests with regard for patient tolerance and safety.o Conducted history taking during initial evaluation and documented for use in clinic records.o Instructed and cued patients in therapeutic exercises and gait training.o Facilitated mobility and transfers with orthopedic patients with appropriate draping and compliance with post-operative precautions.

Rockville, Md

Completed 53 hours of a 8 week long internship in Rockview and Cashell Elementary Schools under the supervision of Amy Koval, DPT.Provided assessments and interventions including functional activities to students ages 5-8 in a public school setting.Documented daily notes for students’ sessions for use in students’ records.Performed appropriate assessments including ROM, extensibility, cognitive and gait assessments.Facilitated transfers and gait for non-verbal and non-ambulatory student with hypotonia.Effectively communicated with OT, classroom teachers, para-educators about students’ progress.Provided suggestions to OT and PT for altering a student’s plan of care based on research done on evidence based interventions for that student.

Takoma Park, Md

Contracted as a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist to provide therapeutic massage specializing in pregnancy, stress and trauma. Worked with clients with complex conditions including autoimmune disorders, traumatic birthing, undiagnosed chronic pain, emotional distress and sports-related injuries.

8505 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Md 20910

Operated a service based business specializing in massage for stress, trauma and restorative health.Worked with clients with complex conditions including autoimmune disorders, traumatic birthing, undiagnosed chronic pain, emotional distress and sports-related injuries.Carried out tasks of running a small business including bookkeeping, strategic planning, marketing, sales, customer service, business and product development.Leveraged support with other independent healing arts practitioners at Crossings, including coordinating client care and participating in management and business development committees.

Bethesda, Md

Employed as a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist to provide therapeutic massage, specializing in pregnancy massage as well as helping pain and discomfort with gentle and effective techniques.

Pentagon City, Va

Employed as a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist to provide relaxation and deep tissue massage, specializing in pregnancy massage.

Wallingford, Pa

Pendle HIll is a Quaker retreat and spiritual education center outside of Philadelphia, PA. The Social Action/Social Witness Internship was designed to train young people to be leaders in progressive community efforts. Hope worked with a team of interns in an alternative to juvenile probation program run by Pendle Hill in inner-city Chester, PA. She planned and facilitated weekly art workshops with youth around themes of creativity, expression, focus, identity and dealing with stress

Doctor Of Physical Therapy (Dpt), Physical Therapy/Therapist

Certification, Massage Therapy

Ba, Religion

Activities and Societies: Bonner Scholar Volunteer