Physical Therapy Therapist

OBJECTIVE

To gain full, part time or per diem employment as a Physical Therapist in a well-respected Skilled

Nursing Facility or Outpatient PT setting in the North County San Diego area and to apply a unique skill-set to assist a diverse patient population in attaining their optimal functional level of performance.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY of ST. AUGUSTINE for HEALTH SCIENCES San Diego, CA January 2011 - April 2013

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

ARIZONA SCHOOL of MASSAGE THERAPY Tempe, AZ October 2001- May 2002

Professional Massage Therapy Certification – 815 hr. program

KEENE STATE COLLEGE Keene, NH September 1995 - May 1999

Bachelor of Science: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training

CLINICAL/WORK EXPERIENCE

OWNER - MASSAGE THERAPIST

Sean McIntire Healing Bodywork – Truckee, CA / San Diego, CA August 2002 - Present

Provided expert massage therapy specializing in Deep Tissue, Trigger point and Myo-Fascial

Release techniques. Regularly worked on professional and Olympic athletes, SCI and MVA patients.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – San Diego, CA January - April 2013

Guided physical therapy students in the development of practical skills and clinical understanding of

human anatomy in an active learning environment. Assisted professors with exam set up, proctoring

and grading of lab examinations.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT INTERN

Shoreline Physical Therapy - East Lyme, CT October - December 2012

Independently evaluated, treated and documented patient care in an Orthopedic Manual Therapy PT

setting while maintaining a full patient caseload under the supervision of a licensed PT. Treated a

variety of orthopedic post surgical and chronic injuries including pelvic floor dysfunction.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT INTERN

Tahoe Forest Therapy Services – Truckee, CA August - October 2012

Gained extensive experience in Aquatic PT and Vestibular rehabilitation. Independently evaluated,

treated and documented patient care for Neurological, SCI, and Orthopedic conditions while

maintaining a full patient caseload in a fast paced outpatient PT setting under the supervision of a

licensed PT. Successfully communicated with physicians regarding patient care.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT INTERN

Prestige Care Of Anchorage – Anchorage, AK March - April 2012

Performed skilled PT services on a complex Geriatric and Neurological patient population with

focus on Amputee, Stroke and TBI patients in a 90 bed Skilled Nursing Facility under supervision of

a licensed PT. Scheduled and maintained a full patient caseload, performed electronic medical record

keeping, applied PNF and NDT techniques during gait, balance and transfer training.

PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE

Tahoe Forest Therapy Services, Truckee, CA May 2007 - November 2010

Assisted Physical Therapists with patient related tasks including massage, first aid, modalities,

therapeutic exercise, billing, supply requisition and registration in a fast paced outpatient PT clinic.

Regularly worked with post surgical orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and SCI patients.

LEAD MASSAGE THERAPIST

Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley, CA July 2002 - September 2006

Provided expert massage therapy to guests in a ski-resort setting. Assisted staff with daily needs,

booked clients, ordered supplies, and maintained a timely performance of 6-8 massages per shift.

ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFIED

Independent Contractor, Charlestown, RI September 1999 – October 2001

Provided Athletic Training services including injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation to

athletes and sports teams during games and tournaments on a per diem, independent contractor basis.

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFIED

Nashua Pride Professional Baseball Club, Nashua, NH May – October 1999

Provided all Athletic Training services and Equipment Management for players and coaching staff

during 1999 minor league baseball season. Performed injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation,

manual therapy, modalities, taping and therapeutic exercise in an Athletic Training room

environment both home and away. Communicated regularly with team physician. Managed hotel

room assignments and meal stipends for team members while on team road-trips.

HONORS/AFFILIATIONS

• CA Licensed Physical Therapist (2013)

• CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist (2013)

• Current AHA BLS for Health Care Providers Certified (2013)

• APTA/CPTA Student member (2011 - present)

• ABMT member (2007-08, 2013 - present)

• NATA Certified Athletic Trainer (1999 – 2002)

• National Physical Education Honor Society (1999)

• Eagle Scout – BSA (1993)

SKILLS/TRAITS

• Experienced Manual Therapist

• Completed coursework for MTC manual therapy certification

• Versatile PT Skill-Set

• Adaptable to Change

• Approachable, Friendly Demeanor

• Dependable Team Player

• Compassionate and Respectful

• Strong Leadership Skills

• Safety First

• Professional and Ethical

REFERENCES

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