Physical Therapist Management

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amanda F. Welch Pt, Dpt, mtc

objective

Seeking full-time physical therapist position with

opportunities in wound care management, aquatic therapy

treatment, and the ability to evaluate and treat general

orthopedic population using manual therapy techniques.

Clinical Experience

Sept '07-Present Culpeper Regional Hospital

Culpeper, Virginia

Physical Therapist

Full-time physical therapist evaluating, treating, and

documenting an eclectic patient population of general

orthopedic and neurological impairments in both land and

aquatic based services. Diagnoses including, but not

limited to, orthopedic injury and general orthopedic

surgery, status post CVA, status post spinal cord injury,

wound management, lymphedema management, and women's health.

Mar '07 - Apr '07 Florida Hospital: Winter Park

Winter Park, Florida

Inpatient Neurological Internship

Full- time internship evaluating, treating, and documenting

a vast array of patient diagnosis including, but not limited

to, spinal cord injuries, status post CVA, and status post

general orthopedic surgery.

Jan '07- Feb '07 SmartBody Physical Therapy

Jacksonville, Florida

Outpatient Rehabilitation Internship

Full-time internship evaluating, treating, and documenting

an eclectic mix of patient population of general orthopedic

and sports medicine treatment from elite athletes to weekend

warriors. Other diagnosis including, but not limited to,

musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders,

integumentary damage, and women's health.

May '06- June '06 Health South Rehabilitation Hospital

Las Vegas, Nevada

Inpatient Neurological Internship

Full-time internship evaluating, treating, and documenting

an eclectic patient population of complex neurological

trauma including, but not limited to, status post CVA,

spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury.

Nov '05-Dec '05 Baylor Specialty Hospital

Dallas, Texas

Long Term Acute Care Internship

Full-time internship position working with an advanced wound

care team evaluating, treating, and documenting patients and

conducting research on new wound management. Gained

proficient skills of KCI VAC systems, MIST, PROVANT, and new

granulation promoting products.

JULY '01-JAN '07 CULPEPER REGIONAL HOSPITAL CULPEPER,

VIRGINIA

Senior Rehabilitation Aide and Rehabilitation Aide

Full-time position including, but not limited to, assisting

with patient exercise and wound care. In charge of ordering

wound care supplies and developing policy and procedures for

new supplies. As well as, attending In-services given by

licensed Physical Therapists and outside representatives to

complete continuing education requirements.

Education

Sept '04- Aug '07 University of St. Augustine for Health

Sciences St. Augustine, Florida

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Advanced coursework: Advanced Spinal Exam, Eval, and TX

(S1); Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar

and Thoracic Spine (S2); Advanced Evaluation and

Manipulation of Cranio Facial, Cervical, and Upper Thoracic

Spine (S3); Functional Analysis and Management of the

Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4); Advanced Extremity Exam,

Eval, and TX (E1); Extremity Integration (E2); Pharmacology;

Adm and Mngt; Myofascial Manipulation (MF1); Differential

Diagnosis; Manual Therapy Certification Course Review.

Aug. '99-Aug. '03 James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences minor concentration in

Physical Therapy

certifications and Continuing education

Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) Jan '09- Present

University of St. Augustine Manual Therapy Certification.

Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment:

Level 1: 2007

Examination, Evaluation, and treatment of urinary

incontinence and pelvic pain disorders with the use of

manual therapy, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation.

Erchonia Low Light Laser Therapy Certification

Examination, Evaluation, and treatment of musculoskeletal

disorders using low light laser therapy in combination with

standard treatment to reduce recovery time.

Strain Counterstrain II: Extremity: 2008

Examination, Evaluation, and treatment with use of Strain

Counterstrain techniques to treat extremity dysfunction.

Management Strategies for Motor Impairments in Children with

Neuromuscular Conditions: 15th Annual Conference: Dec '09

A course to provide a better understanding of the

pathophysiology of neuromuscular condition such as CP,

spina-bifida, and muscular dystrophy and the impact that the

pathology has on motor functional status and the

complementary roles of surgery, medications, physical

therapy, and orthotics in management.

NDT Bobath: Introductory Course in the Treatment of Adults

with Hemiplegia- Apr '09

The interdisciplinary course is designed to give

participants basic knowledge about NDT and how it is applied

in clinical practice to promote recovery of function

following neurological damage. Lab practice and patient

demonstration will be emphasized in the learning process.

Information will be presented in a cross-functional manner

to incorporate all rehabilitation disciplines and practice

settings.

Lymphedema Oct '09: Research based course in lymphedema

management. Manual Lymph Drainage. Leduc Method

Initial course of lymphedema management including

understanding of anatomical and physiological concepts

underlying lymphedema, manual lymph drainage, and

multi-layered bandaging as per the Leduc School.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification: CPR

May '99 - present

professional Organizations

Aug '04- present APTA

Florida Division/Virginia Division

Active member

July '03- Aug '04 Ergonomics Committee

Culpeper Regional Hospital

Active member of committee assisting in completing policy

and procedures for the foundation. Ultimately, providing an

ergonomically correct work environment for all departments

within Culpeper Regional Hospital.

Fall '02-May '03 Eta Sigma Gamma

James Madison University

Active member of J. M.U. Health Science Honor Society

skills

Grantsmanship, Program Planning, Meditech, Microsoft Windows

95, 98, and XP, Microsoft Office 2000 and higher, Netscape

Communicator 7.0, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and

higher.

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