Fritz D. Petit-Frere
*** ******* ***, **** ***, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 917-***-**** Email: adgut1@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences September 2010-May 2014
New York Institute of Technology. Old Westbury, NY
Doctorate in Physical Therapy May 2014-May 2017
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
Professional Work Experience
Professional Physical Therapy - Franklin Square, NY April 2018-Present
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Full-Time position)
Evaluating and treating patients through MD referrals. Formulating a plan of care using primarily the Mulligan Concept school of thought; but also using Kaltenborn, Maitland, McKenzie schools of thought to effectively treat patients in all orthopedic and neurological cases.
New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury, NY July 2020-Present
Adjunct Professor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Part-Time position)
Lesson planning, video and in-person demonstrations, teaching concepts and lab portions of kinesiology, and formulating specific teaching methods to adapt differently to each student. Proctoring and grading exams for midterms and finals.
Enhanced Physical Therapy - Mineola, NY June 2017-Present
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Per-Diem position)
Evaluating and treating patients both through direct access and subsequent visits. Formulating a plan of care and using Mulligan, Kaltenborn, Maitland, and McKenzie schools of thought to effectively treat patients and return to prior level of function.
Metro Physical Therapy Home Care – Nassau County, NY January 2020-Present
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Per-Diem position)
Evaluating and treating patient is the home setting. Using home setting to formulate goals and treatment plans to improve level of function to prior level. Utilizing assessment tools for balance and level of function to formulate proper goals for restorative therapy.
Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center – New Hyde Park, NY June 2017- August 2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Per-Diem position)
Evaluated and treated patients in all areas of the hospital ranging from ESSU, ED, CTICU, MICU, SICU, EDU. Women’s Health, Orthopedic Surgery, and Telemetry. Ambulating patients on post operative day zero, performing chart reviews, working with inter-professionals such as case managers, social worker’s, MD’s, OT’s and Respiratory Therapists.
PT Student Clinical Experience
Northwell Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Services – Roslyn, NY January 2017- March 2017
Student Physical Therapist
oEvaluating patients and implementing a plan of care
oWriting daily, evaluation, discharge, and progress notes
oManual mobilizations and Neuro Re-Ed training
oPre and post operative treatment for patients
Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center – New Hyde Park, NY October 2016-December 2016
Student Physical Therapist
oTreating patient in acute settings ranging from: ESSU, ED, CTICU, MICU, NICU, SICU, EDU, Women’s Health, Orthopedic Surgery, and Telemetry.
oAmbulating patients on post operative day zero, performing chart reviews, working with inter-professionals such as case managers, social worker’s, MD’s, OT’s and Respiratory Therapists.
St. Charles Hospital Rehabilitation Orthopedics and Neurology – Melville, NY July 2016-August 2016
Student Physical Therapist
oTreating patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions
oEvaluating and setting up plan of cares with and without clinical instructor supervision
oImplemented new exercises for Return to Play student athletes under concussion protocol
oScreening for ACL pathology
Spectrum Physical Therapy – Levittown/Massapequa, NY May 2015-July 2015
Student Physical Therapist
oEvaluated and treated patients with mostly orthopedic conditions
oSet up a plan of care for patients under supervision of a clinical instructor
oGained exposure to documentation, such as initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes
Volunteer Experience
Shelter Rock Church – Westbury, NY March 2017- Present
Participate in group activities funded by LIYM
Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology Lab NYIT – Old Westbury, NY July-August 2015
Assist 1st year PT students with use of goniometer and manual muscle testing for upper and lower extremities in the lab setting.
Camp Counselor for Muscular Dystrophy Association – Oakhurst, NJ August 2016
Assigned to one camper for one week to assist with any physical disabilities
Help several campers with daily activities, such as dressing, grooming and bathing
St. Charles Rehabilitation ACL Screening – Melville, NY July 2016
Assisting Physical Therapists in taking goniometric measurements and MMT testing
Implementing Hop tests and Y-balance tests to members of girl’s high school soccer team
Hope Lodge, NYC associated with American Cancer Society – New York, NY April 2016
Prepare dinner for cancer residents at Hope Lodge, NYC
NYIT Health Professions Fair – Old Westbury, NY September 2015
Assessing posture and ergonomic office positioning of furniture
Giving tips to improve posture and ergonomics of people in offices
NYIT Health and Medical Academy – Old Westbury, NY August 2015
Assisting NYIT PT Department staff with teaching high school students the wonders of physical therapy and answering questions based on the profession
USA Badminton Olympics Qualification – Seldon, NY June 2015
Assist Physical Therapists with exercises, clean equipment, transfer patient from rooms to gym and back
NYIT DPT Preview Day – Old Westbury, NY March 2015
Assisting NYIT DPT staff in explaining the physical therapy profession
Showing examples of what takes place in the program for incoming students interested in the program
Mercy Hospital Physical Therapy Department – Rockville Centre, NY June 2013-September 2013
Treat athletes with ultrasound or laser modalities and stretch muscles and tape joints when needed.
Certifications
CPR/AED June 2020-June 2022
Global Wound Care Academy September 2016
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative January 2016-January 2019
CDC Steadi Older Adult Fall Prevention Online Training January 2016
Occupational Safety and Health Administration January 2014
Pediatric Core Disaster Management April 2014
Mental Health First Aid June 2014
Continuing Education Kinesio-taping April 2015
Professional Associations
Member of Physical Therapy Society at NYIT 2014-Present
Member of American Physical Therapy Association 2014-Present
National Honor Society 2016-Present
Research Experience
Southard, V. Are there differences in energy consumption and distance ambulated in young healthy adults using canes? A Pilot Study
References
Available upon request