Customer Service Physical Therapist

R ACHEL ROURKE

248-***-**** ******.***@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a staff physical therapist position with a focus on evidence-based therapy in a patient-centered, collaborative

care environment.

EDUCATION

2010-2013

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

2005-2009

University of Dayton, Dayton OH

Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Physical Therapy

Dean’s List

President’s Merit Scholar

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

NovaCare Rehabilitation-DePaul University, Chicago, I L July 2011

Implemented evidenced-based practice in outpatient orthopedic setting with sports medicine concentration during four-

week clinical internship, utilizing postural restoration and Graston techniques.

March-May 2012

T he Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, St. Louis, M O

Provided treatment in the outpatient neurological and day treatment setting, collaborating with speech, occupational

therapy, and staff neurologists for nine weeks. Presented in-service on LSVT-Big therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

Participated in aquatics continuing education course, concussion research, and weekly stroke, brain injury, and

concussion clinics.

May-August 2012

T herapy in Motion, Norman, OK

Implemented evidence-based care in an outpatient clinic for 9 weeks, treating a variety of patients -- including

vestibular, pediatrics, and women’s health. Maintained 75% of the caseload. Completed in-service on the anterior

approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty.

January- March 2013

M ossRehab Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Provided evidence-based care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting for nine weeks, treating patients with a wide variety

of diagnoses. Collaborated with staff phyisicans, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to determine plan of

care. Participated in weekly meetings and presented on diabetics, peripheral neuropathy, and falls risk.

March-

LifeStyle Physical Therapy and Balance Center, Chicago, I L

May 2013

Provided care in outpatient orthopedic and vestibular setting. Implemented innovative vestibular interventions.

Marketed to various physicians offices throughout the Chicago area. Maintained independence with 100% of the

caseload. Completed in-service on postural restrictions after canalith repositioning maneuver.

E MPLOY MENT

2011-2013

Hotbox Yoga, Manayunk, PA

Responsible for studio opening and student registration handled monetary and maintenance duties.

2011-2013

Lululemon Athletica, Wayne, PA

Educator

Responsible for customer service, retail knowledge, product understanding, inventory, and community operations.

2009-2010

Sports Medicine Associates, Rochester Hills, M I

Physical Therapy Technician

Assisted physical therapist with daily duties, including patient management and scheduling, preparing home exercise

programs, applying modalities and completing necessary paperwork.

2009-2010

Lautrec, Ltd., Farmington Hills, M I

Leasing Agent, Creekside Apartments

Responsible for office tasks, collecting residents’ rent, showing apartments to potential residents, and collecting

resident work orders.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2010-

Community Outreach Committee, Philadelphia, PA

2013

Lead Homeless Health Education Session at Kalio Haven. Participated in “Back On My Feet,” a pro-bono running

injury clinic.

2008

Beaumont Physical Therapy, Beverly Hills and Orchard Lake, M I

Assisted with modalities, monitored patients’ exercises, compiled home exercise programs for patients, and observed

muscle energy treatments, joint mobilizations and evaluations.

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

2008

Research Assistant: Administered body composition and fitness tests, collected data.

ACT I V I T IES AND LEADERSHIP

DPTSA Community Outreach Committee, Temple University (2012)

DPTSA Professional Service Committee, Temple University (2010-Present)

University of Dayton Women’s Lacrosse Team Treasurer (2007-2009)

AIM (Adventures in Movement) for the Handicapped Aquatics Program (2007-2008)

RESEARCH

Temple University Evidenced Based Practice

Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation Improving Gait in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (2012)

Stander Symposium Presenter, University of Dayton

-Alcohol and Athletic Consumption (2007)

-The History of Lacrosse: From Natives to Now (2007)

CERTIF ICATIONS

American Heart Association - Certified CPR

American Red Cross - First Aid

OCSHA certified

CO MPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Database extraction: MeSH terms, PubMED, Ovid, CINAHL

EMR: WebPT, Therapy Source

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