Ashley D. Suckstorff
**** **** **. ** ******, ND 58554 701-***-**** ***********@****.***
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a clinical position in a physical therapy facility emphasizing orthopedics and sports medicine,
while continuing to develop my interests in manual therapy.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Diligent, compassionate, and enthusiastic professional, dedicated to provide exceptional patient care,
combined with insightful understanding of all facets of physical therapy within orthopedics, neurologic, and
pediatric based settings.
• Effective motivator and advocate, equipped with distinctive ability to deal with all types of
personalities in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Adept at establishing rapport quickly, building trust, and interacting with individuals of diverse
backgrounds.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), research search engines, and
record systems in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
EDUCATION
A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ Expected graduation August 2015
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• President of the Student Physical Therapy Association
• President of the 2015 Physical Therapy Class
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 2011
• Bachelor of Science: Biology
PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE
Arizona Premiere Physical Therapy, Mesa, AZ 08/2014 – 10/2014
Outpatient Clinic
Physical Therapy Intern
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ 01/2015 - 03/2015
Acute Hospital
Physical Therapy Intern
Advanced Physical Therapy, Bismarck, ND 03/2015 – 05/2015
Outpatient Clinic
Physical Therapy Intern
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Mesa, AZ 05/2015 – 07/2015
Outpatient Pediatric Clinic
Physical Therapy Intern
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sanford Health, Fargo, ND 01/2011 – 07/2012
Physical Therapy Aide
• Administered heat and electric modality treatments to patients
• Instructed and assisted patients with exercise programs and functional activities
• Observed, recorded, and reported patient progress and/or complications
• Motivated and clearly communicated therapy goals to patients
• Kept treatment rooms and gym organized and sanitary
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Section Member of the Orthopedic Section
CREDENTIALS
American Heart Association CPR and AED Certified
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Health Safari 10/2012
Special Olympics 10/2012
Free Community Health & Wellness Day 04/2013
Relay for Life 05/2013
Desert Challenge Games 05/2014
Day on the Lake 06/2014
REFERENCES
Madilyn Slade
Physical Therapist
Arizona Premier Physical Therapy
Mary Sutton
Physical Therapist
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Jim Roush
Physical Therapy Instructor, Research Advisor
A.T. Still University