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Professional Experience

AthletiCo,

Chicago, IL

Rehabilitation Aide March 2003 - Current

1. Assist patients through therapeutic exercises under clinician supervision.
2. Administer patient modalities under clinician supervision including ultrasound, IFC, and hot/cold packs.
3. Train and prepare newly hired rehabilitation aides.
4. Coordinate patient scheduling and chart organization.
5. Maintain and organize the clinic exercise and therapy areas.

The Wealshire Lincolnshire, IL
Recreational Therapy Aide June 2002 - March 2003

1. Provided therapeutic activity programming that focused on physical, mental, and emotional well being for persons with dementia.
2. Responsible for daily and quarterly paperwork including assessments, creation and implementation of resident specific goals.
3. Attended facility sponsored educational programs and organized outings.

Clinical Experiences
Novacare Rehabilitation May 26 - July 9, 2009

1. Focused on Workmen's Compensation/Work Conditioning patients and assisted with FCE testing.
2. Administered patient modalities, manual muscle testing, passive range of motion and joint mobilization.
3. Educated patients on home exercise programs to promote therapy carry over.

Holy Family Medical Center January 19 - April 24, 2009

1. Conducted bedside therapy by progressing patients through use of strengthening and range of motion therapeutic exercises.
2. Prepared patient treatments and assisted patients with exercise gait training.

Education

1. A.A.S. in Physical Therapy Assistant from Oakton Community College - graduated in May (2009).
2. Passed National Physical Therapy Exam for PTA in October (2009) - license pending.
3. Healthcare Provider CPR certified.

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EMPLOYMENT
2008-Current AtherCare Fitness and Rehabilitation Castro Valley, CA
Physical Therapist, full-time

1. Evaluating and treating patients in a small private outpatient facility
2. Receiving certification to implement ASTYM as well as BioNess FES into treatments as appropriate
3. Utilizing very specialized equipment including the ATM II and Protec traction chairs and tables

2007-2008 BodyMAX Physical Therapy Pleasanton, CA
Physical Therapist, part-time

1. Evaluating and treating patients in an outpatient facility within a large sports training facility
2. Receiving mentorship by Fellows of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

2005-2007 Boston Sports Medicine, Inc. Somerville, MA
Physical Therapist, part-time

1. Evaluating and treating patients in an outpatient facility within Gold's Gym; patients had primarily orthopedic diagnoses

2003-2004 Carle Therapy Services Urbana, IL
Physical Therapist, full-time

1. Evaluating and treating patients in an outpatient facility with primarily orthopedic diagnoses

EDUCATION

2001 - 2003 Bradley University Peoria, IL
M.S. of Physical Therapy, August 2003
G.P.A. 3.94/4.00

1999 - 2001 University of Illinois Urbana, IL
B.S. of Science in Kinesiology, May 2001
Graduated with Highest Honors, G.P.A. 3.93/4.00

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2001-2003 Caterpillar Master's Fellowship Peoria, IL
Student Researcher, 2-year independent research
project with full tuition waiver & annual stipend

1. Independently researching hypermobility as it relates to various musculoskeletal injuries / conditions
2. Performing literature review, data collection, data analysis, & discussion
3. Article published in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy, 29:2, Summer 2005

CEU/CERTIFICATIONS

1. BioNess FES Foot Drop Stimulation System Training
2. ASTYM via Performance Dynamics, Inc.
3. CEU: Northeast Seminars; Brian Mulligan and Kevin Wilk

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EDUCATION

Illinois State University Nova Southeastern University
Graduated: August 2002 Graduated: August 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree Degree: Master of Physical Therapy
Major: Exercise Physiology

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2007- Physical Therapist
Current Accelerated Rehabilitation Chicago, IL

1. Floating therapist that provided physical therapy services to various Accelerated Rehabilitation clinics throughout the Chicago-land area. Most experiences included treatment of general orthopedics and sports injuries to the youth through the adult and geriatric populations.

April 2006- Director of Physical Therapy
August 2007 South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine Weston, FL

1. Oversee a staff of 10 employees which included PT's, PTA's, LMT's, exercise physiologists and front office staff in a physician owned outpatient orthopedic and podiatric sports medicine clinic.
2. Daily activities include: Evaluation and treatment of patients, purchasing of supplies and equipment, implementing schedule changes, employee supervision, employee performance reviews,

delegation of tasks, patient tracking and billing, regular meeting with physicians concerning patients, employees, and clinic productivity, assisting with the hiring, promotion, and termination of employees.

Dec 2005- Physical Therapist
April 2006 Atlantic Rehabilitation Center North Miami Beach, FL

1. Evaluation, documentation, and treatment of patients in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation setting. Most experiences include general orthopedics, sports injuries, and post-surgical conditions, with some experience in the rehabilitation of children and adult patients with neurological and/or cardiac disorders.

Jan 2005- Performance Trainer
Current Ultimate Athletes Inc. Boca Raton, FL

1. Train high school and collegiate athletic teams and individuals in strength and conditioning programs that increased strength, power, agility, speed, reaction and recovery times.
2. Contracted by Nike to run high school football combine camps. Activities involved training high school athletes in speed dynamics, 40 yard dash techniques, short shuttle techniques, and ladder and hurdle training.

June 2002 - Performance Trainer
May 2003 Cris Carter's Fast Program Coral Springs, FL

1. Trained amateur and professional athletes from middle school through adult. Designed and trained athletic training programs involving speed dynamics, plyometrics, gait analysis, strength and power training, and sport specific development.
2. Professionals trained included players from the NFL, NBA, MLS.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS
National Strength and Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A) member
N.S.C.A - CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certified
American Physical Therapy Association (A.P.T.A) member