Licensed Physical Therapist
Resume:
KARISSA SONNEBERGER
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
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FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
OBJECTIVE
A collaborative and compassionate physical therapist driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. SKILLS & ABILITIES
General Outpatient experience BLS Certified by AHA Neuro-focused Outpatient experience Empathetic and Patient Hospital experience (ICU focus) Collaborative
Proficient with documentation in EPIC Patient- focused care EDUCATION & LICENSING
December 2023 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Youngstown State University
May 2021 Bachelor of Science- Biology
Walsh University
February 2024 Indiana & Ohio Physical Therapist License EXPERIENCE
March 2024- Present
Choice Physical Therapy
Licensed Outpatient Physical Therapist- Auburn, Indiana
• Perform patient assessments and evaluations to determine the need for physical therapy services.
• Design individualized treatment plans, helping patients of all ages and skill levels return to PLOF.
• Identify and properly document patient goals, evaluate progress and plan reevaluation. August 2023 - December 2023
Community Hospital South (focus in ICU)- Indianapolis, IN Physical Therapy Clinical Student
• Performed patient assessments and evaluations to determine the need for physical therapy services.
• Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals (OTs, nursing, RTs, etc) in order to provide the most effective and safe treatment for patients.
• Appropriately performed line management in the ICU to allow for ease with pt mobility and maximize safety.
• Provided recommendations for patient discharge destination based on PLOF, current function, home set up, support at home, etc.
May 2023 - August 2023
University of Toledo Medical Center (Outpatient Neuro) - Toledo, OH Physical Therapy Clinical Student
• Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
• Tested, measured, and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, balance, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
• Provided creative and functional treatment activities to help neuro patients (SCI, stroke, PD, TBI, MS, etc.) maximize their independence and safety in an outpatient environment.
• Conducted supervised gait training activities with use of Biodex, treadmill, therabands, and verbal, visual & tactile cues.
July 2022 - August 2022
Mercy Health- Perrysburg Outpatient Rehabilitation - Perrysburg, OH Physical Therapy Clinical Student
• Assisted physical therapists in developing treatment plans for patients.
• Demonstrated exercises to help improve mobility and strength.
• Assisted patients with sports injuries, overuse injuries, and post-surgery. REFERENCES
References available upon request.
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