Physical Therapist Marketing
Resume:
Rachel LeClercq, PT, MPT, OCS
Lisle, IL *****
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CAREER SUMMARY:
Natural leader, exceptional communicator and engaging educator who prides herself in achieving all goals. Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist, and Instructor with over 15 years experience working in the health sciences field. Seeking a new challenge to achieve my professional dreams focused on making a positive impact in patient care and leadership.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ATI, Winfield, IL
Physical Therapist, July 2020 - May 2017
• ATI Academy Instructor, accredited through the State of IL, teaching vestibular, vertigo, BPPV,
upper quarter manual therapy, & concussion specialty tracks to other licensed clinicians
• Produced Powerpoint presentations & educational supplements based on research & case
studies
• Led a team supervising 2 PTAs, effectively treating a caseload of 60+ patients, with exceptional
Google reviews & end of care patient satisfaction surveys
• Educated & engaged clients with complex pain, vestibular, & orthopedic disorders
• Active in marketing specialty services to local physicians and shadowing in office
• Mentor & Clinical Instructor, coaching graduate students, PTs, & PTAs on best practices
• Lead Speaker for local High School Sport Medicine Symposium, ATC Symposium, Sales
& Marketing teams
Athletico, Naperville, IL
Facility Manager & Physical Therapist, April 2017 - July 2012
• Designed & directed full staff meetings to discuss clinic metrics, policies & procedures
• Created monthly team building events for group of 15+ employees
• Managed the clinic budget & exceeded clinic productivity goals
• Top Tier Clinician of the Vestibular/Concussion Team, with direct referrals in from local
physicians & clients
• Lead Instructor & Coordinator for educational monthly meetings for staff therapists
• Clinical Mentor for the Evidence in Motion Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Residency
Program, new PTs & rehab aides; created learning experiences & evaluated competencies
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, Royal Physical Therapy, Elgin, IL
Physical Therapist, July 2012 - October 2010
• Trained & evaluated PTAs & physical therapy technicians on core competencies
• Worked full time while completing online courses leading to successfully passing the state
exam to become a Board Certified Specialist
• Managed caseload of primarily post-surgical orthopedic patients, often speaking Spanish
to best communicate to clients & their families
Northern Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Specialists, DeKalb, IL
Physical Therapist, October 2010 - August 2008
Physical Therapy Technician, August 2008 - March 2005
• Independently managed a schedule of clients including orthopedics, home health, pediatrics,
& vestibular dysfunction, in an outpatient clinic and in client’s homes
• Mentored formally with Ken Olson, DHSc, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Author of “Manual Physical
Therapy of the Spine,” Professor at NIU & Marquette University
• Leader in launching a new clinic & often independently running the office
• Engaged in marketing, including writing press-releases, representing the company at
wellness fairs, community races, & chamber of commerce events
EDUCATION:
• Master of Physical Therapy, May 2008, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Summa Cum Laude, December 2006, Northern Illinois
University
• Illinois Physical Therapy License Number: 070.016730
CONTINUING EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Shirley Ryan Ability Lab: Interdisciplinary Brain Injury Course: Addressing the Complexities of
Rehabilitation 2018
• 2016 Annual APTA Orthopedic Section Meeting: Cervical and Lumbar Spine
• Yoga, Tai Chi, Feldenkrais: An Integrative Approach to Rehabilitation
• Neuromuscular & Neurodegenerative Disorders
• U of C: Current Concepts in Primary Care Sports Medicine
• Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion
• Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: APTA independent study course
• Screening for Medical Referral: Musculoskeletal Complaints & Conditions
• Evidence-based Examination and Selected Interventions for Patients with Lumbopelvic Spine &
Hip Disorders
• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Spine & Sport Rehabilitation Symposium: Rehabilitation of
the Throwing Shoulder
• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence & Practical
Application
• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Empathy & Compassion in Rehab
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association, 2015
• Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2012
• CPR & AED Certified
• Golden Key International Honour Society
• American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic Section, 2005-current
• DeKalb Leadership Academy Graduate Class of 2009-2010
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