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CARING TOUCH HOME CARE, Yuma AZ October – December 20149 Week Full Time Home Care PositionEvaluated, created, and implemented plans of care for a general patient population within Yuma County, AZ, aged 30-95, with a variety of diagnoses. Supervised PTAs’ participation in patient care, as well as coordinated with nursing, occupational therapy, home health aides, and social workers involved in patient’s case. GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS, Philadelphia PA September – October 2014 6 Week Full Time Outpatient PositionAssessed, developed, and implemented plans of care for a general orthopedic population, ages 18 to 95, with varying diagnoses including shoulder, knee, and hip osteoarthritis, functional ankle instability, and chronic pain.

14 Week Inpatient Clinical Rotation, Acute Rehab Service Evaluated, treated, and designed discharge plans for veterans within the acute care and acute rehab settings. Presented patients and discussed plans of care in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds.

10 Week Outpatient Sports Medicine Clinical RotationDeveloped and implemented treatments for sports medicine and general orthopedic patients, ages 18 – 65, with diagnoses including ACL reconstruction, meniscal injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, and spinal dysfunction. Supervised and monitored two coop students in assisting with patient care.

8 Week Outpatient Orthopedics Clinical RotationEstablished and executed treatment plans for general orthopedic patients, ages 10-85, with a focus on treating shoulder, knee, and low back dysfunctions. Directed and oversaw PTAs in coordination of care for patients.

Aided in the care and supervision of a young girl with cerebral palsy, performing ADLs, bed mobility, transfers, and passive range of motion.

Supported Physical Therapists in both outpatient and acute care settings by supervising veterans during completion of exercise programs and assisting with patient transfers and mobility.

Assist Physical Therapists in an outpatient clinic by managing the clinical experience for patients, applying thermal modalities, and supervising exercise programs and scheduling.