Kathleen O'Neill, Pt, Dpt, Ocs Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Long Beach, Ca

Evaluated and treated a variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions in a privately owned outpatient clinic. Prescribed and fabricated semi-custom foot orthoses after evaluation of gait and running biomechanics. Participated and led monthly in-service and journal club. Mentored 1st year physical therapy student x8 weeks.

Chicago, Il

Full-time clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. Independently maintained 100% entry-level caseload comprised of 50% orthopedic and 50% cardiopulmonary patients. Implemented individualized graded exercise programs for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including monitoring vitals, breathing techniques, aerobic conditioning, and gross strengthening. Conducted regular screening for contraindications to exercise for patients with COPD, CHF, prior MI, sarcoidosis, pulmonary HTN. Created individualized plan of care for orthopedic conditions including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. Participated and taught in weekly manual therapy class with peers and AAOMPT fellows. Completed weekly journal review, clinical pattern assignments, and presented a case study on manipulation of running mechanics on plantar heel pain to colleagues and peers. Recognized by clinical instructor for initiative, self-directed learning, daily preparation and work ethic, and patient rapport.

Boston, Ma

Full-time clinical experience in the outpatient general setting. Independently evaluated and treated diverse orthopedic conditions and maintained 100% entry level caseload. Learned basic Cantonese and Mandarin to independently conduct follow-up treatment sessions with predominantly non-English speaking population. Excelled and received praise in weekly journal club with PT and OT students by demonstrating strong appraisal of current evidence and application to clinical practice. Created community fitness resource binder for patient education and referral to programs for continued maintenance after discharge. Recognized by clinical instructor for initiative, composure under pressure, and adaptability.

Newport Beach, Ca

Full time clinical experience in the SNF setting with a diverse, medically complex patient population over 65. Independently completed initial evaluations and treatment sessions while maintaining 100% entry-level PT caseload. Collaborated with the healthcare team seamlessly to provide high-quality, patient and family centered care. Presented an in-service on the Well's Clinical Prediction Rule for DVT with use of current literature. Recognized by clinical instructor for ambition, work ethic, reflective practice and self-directed learning style.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided support for GW faculty member with administrative and research needs. Conducted data analysis for intervention study of falls prevention and functional outcomes in patients with MS.

Washington, Dc

Part-time clinical experience in the outpatient general setting, 40 hours total. Mastered accurate and consistent goniometric measurements on patients with limited range of motion. Completed history taking during initial evaluations and identified primary impairments based on the ICF model. Prescribed and instructed patients in therapeutic exercise interventions with moderate supervision.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as a teaching assistant for the Exercise Science courses Children and Sport and Sports Psychology in GWU's Milken Institute School of Public Health. Utilized strong writing and literature appraisal skills to advise and mentor undergraduate students. Mentored students by holding writing workshops and providing constructive feedback on evidence-based writing assignments and literature reviews.

Baltimore, Maryland

Part-time clinical experience in the acute care setting, 40 hours total. Practiced interventions with a predominantly over 60 patient population with multiple comorbidities s/p cardiac surgery, internal surgery, or medical hospital admission. Practiced guarding skills and cueing with bed mobility, transfer training and gait training. Managed patients with gait and balance deficits and incorporated functional outcome measures into course of treatment.

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Worked alongside physical therapists to assist patients with rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Effectively aided patients with new exercises through visual and verbal cueing.

Worked and communicated effectively with physical therapists and physical therapy aides. Assisted patients through rehabilitation programs alongside physical therapy aides

Dpt, Physical Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: GW Physical Therapy Student OrganizationResearch assistant, undergraduate teaching assistant

Milken Institute School Of Public Health; Bs Exercise Science, Public Health And Health Services; Pre-Physical Therapy

Activities and Societies: GW Women's Club Soccer, GW Alternative Breaks Program, GW Alpha Phi, Society of Exercise Science.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Soccer, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble