Physical Therapy Therapist

JAMIE L. BUCCIFERRO

Home Address: * ***** ****** **** *****: 585-***-****

Batavia, NY 14020 Cell Phone: 585-***-****

E-mail Address: ***************@*****.*** Portfolio: eportfolio.ithaca.edu/jbuccif1

E DUCATION

Ithaca College; Ithaca, NY Major: Physical Therapy

Dates Attended: August 2005 December 2010 Minors (2): Sport Studies and Coaching

BS in Clinical Science: May 2009 (Summa Cum Laude)

MS in Physical Therapy: December 2010

Honors

Cumulative Graduate GPA: 3.965/4.00; Cumulative Undergraduate GPA: 3.975/4.000

Dean s List 8 semesters

HSHP Dean s Award (given to the student(s) with the highest GPA in the Physical Therapy class)

Phi Kappa Phi (inducted Spring 2008)

Awarded to the top 5 percent of the junior class

Oracle Honor Society (inducted Spring 2006)

Awarded to the top 5 percent of the freshmen class

Scholarships

Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Scholarship (awarded Spring 2009)

Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship (awarded Spring 2009)

President s Scholarship (awarded Fall 2005)

Merton J. Roberts 37 Scholarship (awarded Spring 2007)

Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship (awarded Spring 2007)

J. William '33 and Jane S. Bagley Memorial Scholarship (awarded Spring 2008)

E XPERIENCE

Related Physical Therapy Experience

Clinical Affiliation IV (September 14 December 3, 2010)

ReQuest Physical Therapy (Gainesville, FL): Outpatient Orthopedic

Highlights/Skills

Completed 100 initial evaluations and treatment plans for a variety of patients: shoulder impingement;

post shoulder, knee, hip, back surgeries; adolescent knee injuries; fibromyalgia; balance dysfunction

Utilized weightlifting machines and a variety of equipment to create individualized treatment plans

Collaborated with experienced physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and exercise specialists

Provided an inservice to rehabilitation staff on power training in the geriatric population

Clinical Affiliation III (July 19 September 3, 2010)

Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY): Inpatient Acute Setting

Highlights/Skills

Treated patients post surgery : TKA, THA, and other general surgeries

Treated patients post CVA as well as pulmonary and cardiac conditions

Managed lines, wires, and tubes in complex situations, such as ICU

Performed an in-service to rehabilitation staff on common pulmonary conditions and pulmonary rehab

Clinical Affiliation II (January 5 February 13, 2009)

Prescott House (North Andover, MA): Skilled Nursing Facility with a transitional care wing, long term care

wing, and a wing for patients with Alzheimer s disease or dementia

Highlights/Skills

Managed a stage IV pressure ulcer with electric stimulation

Inserviced rehabilitation staff on vertigo and vestibular therapy

Worked with occupational and speech therapists

Evaluated a variety of patients including patients with Alzheimer s disease, total knee replacements, or

cardiopulmonary issues

Clinical Affiliation I (May 19 June 27, 2008)

Summit Physical Therapy and Sportscare Center (Batavia, NY): Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic, Inpatient Mix

Highlights/Skills

Learned a plyometric/agility training program aimed at preventing or rehabilitating ACL injuries

Instructed in Biodex strength training

Utilized ACL and rotator cuff protocol

Special Courses

Research II: PTMS 60800 (Spring 2010)

Completed a research study on hip and knee kinetics during sit to stand in patients post hip fracture

Electro Diagnosis: PTBS 39910 (Fall 2008)

Learned how to perform nerve conduction studies

Clinical Grand Rounds: PTBS 39904 (Fall 2008, Block I)

Evaluated and treated Ithaca College students, faculty, and staff

Volunteer Experience

Muscular Dystrophy Association Ramp Build Spring 2010 (Rochester, NY)

Wheelchair Basketball Winter 2010 (Rochester, NY)

Fall 2008 Special Olympics (Rochester, NY)

Winter 2008 Special Olympics (Rochester, NY)

NSCIA Sit-Ski, Summer 2007 (Rochester, NY)

Wheelchair Wash, Summer 2007 (Rochester, NY)

Additional Work Experience

Human Anatomy Lab Assistant (Rochester, NY), Summer 2009

Center Street Smokehouse (Batavia, NY), 2006-2010

Waitress

Campus Center at Ithaca College, January 2007 May 2009

Building Staff: Information Desk, Check Cashing, Rec Center, Set-up crew

Terrace Dinning Hall at Ithaca College, August 2005 December 2006

Batavia City School District, July 2006 August 2006

Extended School Year Tutor

R EFERENCES

Available upon request

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