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- Completed final clinical affiliation with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility under the instruction of a Geriatric Certified Specialist - Provided patient-centered treatment for patients with neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal conditions/injuries- Participated in patient admission and discharge meetings and managed interdepartmental relationships and family communication necessary to facilitate optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction- Productively carried a full caseload as expected of an entry-level therapist at this facility by the end of the tenth week of clinical

- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with diagnoses including: stroke, Guillain-Barre syndrome, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, complex post-surgical orthopedic injuries, amputation, seizure disorder, dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, COPD, traumatic brain injury - - Collaborated with other rehabilitation disciplines, physicians, neuropsychology, and nursing staff at weekly interdisciplinary meetings - Acquired valuable experience in the unique area of rehabilitation of patients with cancer diagnoses working directly under physical therapist assigned to the oncology unit- Efficiently managed a full caseload of five to six patients as expected of an entry-level therapist at this particular facility by the end of the clinical

- 8-week full-time clinical affiliation in inpatient acute care- Evaluated and treated patients in a variety of hospital units including: orthopedic, medical/surgical, oncology, renal, stroke, neurology, cardiovascular ICU, pediatric/pediatric ICU, trauma ICU, emergencyroom- Coordinated treatment sessions with various other disciplines and communicated patient goals, progress, and needs to invested parties including physicians, nursing staff, and family members- Participated in weekly rehab team meetings and attended in-services, as well as researched and presented my own in-service to peers

- 7-week full-time clinical affiliation in outpatient orthopedics- Responsible for the evaluation and examination of patients with diverse diagnoses, including degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, shoulder impingement, labral tear, meniscal tears, total TKA, idiopathic toe walking, significant ankle sprain - Developed patient plan of cares to implement therapeutic exercise and activities, manual therapy, and modalities as needed, and directed physical therapy assistants to provide best patient care

- Aided physical therapist in administering treatment to patients in a warm and friendly environment- Assisted in front office duties

- Trained, evaluated, and oversaw a team of intramural soccer referees- Executed risk management and game procedures