Doctor of Physical Therapy

Starla Schwartz

**** *** *** *** **** San Diego, CA 92101

215-***-**** ************@*****.***

Objective

New PT school graduate having recently moved to California seeking employment once licensure exam is passed in July, 2018. Aspiring to work as a PT aide or a PT license applicant in the interim to familiarize myself with the clinic and the patient populations.

Education

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Health Science September 2012 - June, 2016

Accelerated six-year DPT Program September 2015 – Anticipated April 2018

Research Project: Drexel University Dancer Health Screen

Administered a movement screen to all dance majors assessing for abnormalities that may predispose an individual to injury. Data is currently being assessed to determine the statistical significance of abnormalities found in the screen as well as the inter-rater reliability of tests used in the screen.

Clinical Rotations

Optimal Physical Therapy Philadelphia, PA

6-week OP Ortho Clinical Rotation October 2016 – December 2016

•Treated 25% of CI’s caseload which consisted of 80% non-English speaking, geriatric patients with chronic conditions

•Responsible for evaluation, treatment, plan of care, education, and discharge

•Oversee & instruct PT aides in how to lead patients through an exercise program

•Presented an in-service on Shirley Sahrmann’s Movement Impairment System, focusing on the exercise progression for lumbar spine conditions

•Attended a community health fair to perform posture screenings & blood pressure screenings

Reading Hospital Reading, PA

10-week Inpatient Clinical Rotation April 2017 – June 2017

•Treated 50% of CI’s caseload consisting primarily of post-CABG, VATS, CVA, AVR, TKA, & THA patient populations.

•Responsible for evaluation, treatment, education, care plan, and discharge for patients in MICU/ SICU, orthopedic, and cardiac step-down units

•Perform quality assurance documentation reviews for other therapists in the department

•Participate in daily rounds with MD, pharmacist, case manager, and RN to coordinate D/C planning

•Presented an in-service on ICU delirium

Excel and Apex Physical Therapy Philadelphia, PA

10-week OP Ortho Clinical Rotation September 2017 – December 2017

•Treated 75% of CI’s caseload consisting primarily of post-joint replacement, and orthopedic populations.

•Responsible for evaluation, treatment, education, POC development, and discharge of patients

•Instructed patients & family on the importance of and how to perform home exercise programs

•Presented an in-service on testing procedures and treatment techniques for BPPV

St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Lawrenceville, NJ

12-week OP Ortho/Neuro Clinical Rotation January 2018 – March 2018

•Treated 100% of CI’s caseload consisting of 50% orthopedic, 50% neurologic populations

•Responsible for evaluation, treatment, education, POC development, and discharge of patients

•Coordinated with multiple disciplines including PTA’s, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy to create a comprehensive POC

•Presented an in-service on electrical stimulation and evidence-based parameters for various patient populations

Rehab Aide Experience

Hahnemann University Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Full-time Physical Therapy Aide September 2014 - March 2015

• Assist PT’s, OT’s, & PTA’s in an acute rehabilitation setting

• Independently completed exercise programs with patients who were cleared by PT's

• Completed housekeeping and organizational tasks

Bowers Physical Therapy Yardley, PA

Part-time Physical Therapy Aide June 2014 – September 2014

•Assist PT’s and PTA’s in an outpatient orthopedic setting

•Organized therapist’s schedules and performed housekeeping duties

•Applied modalities such as heat/ice & completed exercise programs with patients

Fitness Instructor Experience

Chestnut Hill Cycle Fitness Chestnut Hill, PA

Cycling & Barre Instructor September 2017 – January, 2018

•Teach 1 cycling class/week in a 12-bike studio & 3 barre classes/week in an 8-person class

•Help clients with bike setup, provide instruction, & ensure proper form while exercising

•Provide hands-on correction of exercise technique in a motivating and encouraging manner

The Boxing Club San Diego, CA

Cycling Instructor Anticipated June, 2018

•Will introduce cycling classes to a well-established boxing fitness club when a new studio opens in June

•Anticipate teaching 5 class/week in a 24-bike studio

Current Certifications

CPR Certification: American Heart Association

Physical Therapy License- Federal State Board of Physical Therapy, Anticipated July, 2018

Professional and Community Involvement

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Member 2016-present

Drexel University PPL Committee: Staff Drexel’s Professional Practice Lab (PPL) 2x/week to assist 1st year DPT students practice manual skills, administer special tests, set up a mock-practical prior to anatomy exams, and answer any general questions

Southeast Division Combined Section Meeting (SED CSM): attended conference April 1, 2017

Contact this candidate