Physical Therapist Medical
Resume:
Danielle Norris, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
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Fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic physical therapist with an extensive background in sports oriented, manual therapy. Motivated and enthusiastic professional who enjoys learning, mentoring, and growing with a dynamic team. Experienced in working with an active population in a clinical setting. Focused on prioritizing patients’ goals and individualized treatment plans. Seeking to leverage 11 years of PT experience to work in an outpatient sports physical therapy setting and non clinical setting out in the field. SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced Manual Therapy
Functional Dry Needling
Bloodflow Restriction Therapy
Kinesio Therapeutic Taping
Therapeutic Exercise/sport specific
Strength Training/ sport specific
Sports Performance Training
Wound Care
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Newark, NJ 05/2009
Rutgers University-School of Health Related Professions, Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Pre-Med), Minor in Chemistry 05/2005 Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) 06/2019 – Present Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT) 03/2017 – Present KinetiCore – Functional Dry Needling 08/ 2018 – Present Owens Recovery Science, Inc – Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation 01/2017 – Present National Alliance of Wound Care – Wound Care Certification (WCC) 2012 – 2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 05/2013 – 5/2020 Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Developed and implemented treatment plans for patient population ranging from general orthopedic to Division I collegiate and/or recreational sport
Mentored PT candidates in clinics’ sports resident program by facilitating improvement in developmental skills with manual techniques, evaluation, and patient treatment implementation
Staff Resident Instructor on hip/pelvis structure, manual treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises and activities
Institute of Athlete Regeneration (IAR), Houston, TX 09/2014 – 03/2017
Completed +350 hours of advanced post-professional fellowship program for orthopedic manual therapy
Executed 200 hours of advanced clinical knowledge in manual physical therapy, including practicum and lab- based work
Performed over 400 supervised contact hours with expert AAOMPT certified orthopedic and sports faculty mentors
Athletic Orthopedic Knee Center, Houston, TX 09/2013 – 04/2014 Outpatient Orthopedic
Provided treatment to a general orthopedic population ranging from adolescents to the elderly AMN Medical Travelers Co., Houston, TX 12/2010 – 09/2013 Northwest Houston Medical Center
Worked in both Outpatient and Acute care setting, performed therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, wound care and gait training to patients in both settings MSI Physical Therapy, Chatham, NJ 09/2009 – 12/2010 Outpatient Orthopedic
Worked with patients ages 6 through the elderly and Workman’s comp, using various manual techniques, predominantly Maitland, as well as therapeutic exercise, gait/balance training MEMBERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT ) 03/2017- Present
Served on Brand Awareness Group dedicated to improving awareness and benefits of joining the AAOMPT organization and having the AAOMPT designation
Held discussions / meetings to develop strategies to enhance engagement among PTs and PT students Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2015 – 2018
Performed physicals on student-athletes ranging from middle school to high school
Reported results to onsite medical doctors to aid in the evaluation of students’ physical capacity to participate in sports / recreational activities
Medical Teams International, Les Cayes, Haiti 06/2011
Volunteered as a Physical Therapist in an Outpatient and Acute care setting
Worked with patients with various neurological conditions ranging from a population of peds to adults
Provided PT services to patients who had TBI’s, amputees and general orthopedic conditions New Jersey Special Olympics, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ 06/2008
Volunteered as a PT student to help children and adults with mental/physical disabilities participate in activities involving physical fitness and assessment
LICENSURE
Licensed Physical Therapist, New Jersey 08/2009 - Present Licensed Physical Therapist, Texas 10/2010 – Present Licensed Physical Therapist, D.C. 06/2020 - Present
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