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Medical Physical Therapist

Location:
Durham, NC
Posted:
September 15, 2020

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Amanda Murphy

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706-***-****

*** ********** ******** **. ******, NC 27713

EDUCATION

Duke University, Durham, NC

Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy May 2020

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

BS in Health and Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology May 2017 Graduated cum laude, Deans List– Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

The Jackson Clinics at Old Town, Alexandria, VA October 2019-April 2020

- 24-week terminal clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic clinic

- Responsible for client’s post orthopedic injury or surgery, such as joint replacements, or neurologic conditions, such as ALS, examination, management, and development of plan of care

- Intermediate to Entry Level (Independent with 100% of caseload) Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC July 2019-October 2019

- 12-week terminal clinical experience in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care and Stepdown Unit

- Responsible for patient’s post CABG, heart or lung transplant, heart valve replacement, or on ECMO, examination, management, and development of plan of care

- Worked closely with an interprofessional team consisting of RNs, OTs, MDs, SLPs

- Beginner to Advanced Intermediate (Independent with 75% caseload) Student Team Experience in Practice

Duke University Medical Center Emergency Room, Durham, NC November 2018-March 2019

- Collaborated with multiple medical professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines to examine and treat patients presenting to the emergency room Duke Physical Therapy at Knightdale November 2018-April 2019

- Observed and treated patients using a 3 students to 1 clinical instructor model that emphasized teamwork, open communication, and 360-degree feedback in a cumulative 3 week orthopedic outpatient experience Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC November 2017-August 2018

- Observed and treated patients using a 3 students to 1 clinical instructor model that emphasized teamwork, open communication, and 360-degree feedback in a cumulative 4 week inpatient experience in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit and Stepdown Unit Team-Oriented Positive Strong Communicator Flexible Compassionate Accountable RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Student EMT Volunteer, Winston-Salem, NC March 2017—May 2017

- Volunteered for the Wake Forest University student run EMT service

- Worked under the supervision of a licensed EMT

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Student Physical Therapist Volunteer at Durham Neuro Camp, Durham, NC March 2017—May 2017

- Provided pro bono physical therapy services to community members with neurologic conditions, such CVA and TBI, under the supervision of a licensed PT Student Physical Therapist Home Health volunteer, Durham. NC May 2018-May 2019

- Provided rehab services to a woman with C7 SCI

- Designed treatment plans and supervised exercises to improve self-efficacy and level of functioning

Volunteer at Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camp, Victory Junction, NC June 2015—June 2017

- Personal camp counselor to a child with muscular dystrophy

- Aided in caring for campers, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and transferring STARS Clinical Trial Volunteer, Winston-Salem, NC September 2016—May 2017

- Overseen by Dr. Stephen Messier at Wake Forest University

- Supervised 25 participants in the intervention group during exercise La Communidad: Latinos Combatiendo Las Diabetes volunteer, Winston-Salem, NC January 2016-March 2016

- Worked with Wake Forest University Health Sciences department

- Determined participant eligibility, sent acceptance letters translated in Spanish, and conducted data entry

LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP

American Physical Therapy Association, Raleigh, NC April 2019

- North Carolina chapter

- Student advocate for NC PT legislation at NCPTA Advocacy Day Co-leader of DPT United at Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy, Durham, NC September 2018—2019

- Successfully networked to bring in guest speakers specializing in this field to discuss relevant topics CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

National Emergency Medical Technician Certification February 2017—2019 PRIDE (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity) Training Spring 2019 Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association June 2017—June 2020 NC PT Licensure August 2020—Present

RESEARCH AND AWARDS

Publications

- Rowland, David, BS; Murphy, Amanda A, BS; Manik, Hannah R, BS; Lane, Chris Y, BS; Givens, Deborah L, PT, DPT, PhD; Cook, Chad E. PhD, PT; Garcia, Alessandra Narciso, PhD, PT. Predictors of Research Productivity Among Physical Therapy Programs in the United States; an Observational Study. BMC Medical Education, July 2020. Pending publications

- Davis, Carson; Ploetz, Rebecca; Murphy, Amanda; Wei, Jiahui; Perkins, Courtney; Feld, Jody. Interventions Targeting Walking Activity in Post Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review.

Poster presented at Duke DPT Class of 2020 Capstone Day, Durham NC, July 2019 Amanda Murphy 02

* References available upon request

Personal Interest: Player on the women’s semi-professional ultimate frisbee team, Raleigh Radiance, and club ultimate frisbee team Raleigh Phoenix

WE-CAN and START Clinical Trial Intern, Winston Salem, NC September 2016—August 2017

- Collaborated with Dr. Stephen Messier by managing two trials for arthritis

- Recruited participants and managed data entry, supervised more than 50 participants in the intervention groups for safety and to monitor physiological responses to exercise



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