Zachary Levin

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Newton, MA, 02458

EDUCATION

Simmons University, Boston, MA

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, May 2020

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, minor in Psychology May 2017

Honors; Dean’s List

Leadership: Sacred Heart University Club Lacrosse Captain

Activities: Pre-Physical Therapy Club

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass Health), Worcester, MA

Physical Therapist November 2020-Present

Able to evaluate, treat, and discharge patients with various deficits such as post stroke, post cardio-pulmonary surgery, post joint replacement, as well as numerous other medical and musculoskeletal disorders

Determined safe discharge plans by Communicating with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologists, nursing staff, medical doctors, rehabilitation physicians, and case managers

Provided education in concordance to the joint commission standard for patients post with Parkinson’s Disease and traumatic brain injuries, as well as patients post-stroke and post amputation

Experienced in working independently in a fast paced atmosphere with a full caseload

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Veterans Affairs Hospital, West Roxbury, MA

Physical Therapy Student January 2020-March 2020

Supported complex and neuro-surgery patients in the acute care setting, as well as covering other floors where the patient populations were orthopedic surgery and spinal cord injury

Participated in learning opportunities such as working with an aquatic therapist in a pool setting, working with prosthetists and physical therapists in the amputee clinic, and with adaptive equipment of the Lokomat and Exoskeleton with spinal cord injury patients.

Completed discharge recommendations for medically complex patients while working alongside other consultative services (occupational therapy, speech pathology, etc.)

Tufts Outpatient Physical Therapy, Boston, MA

Physical Therapy Student September 2019-December 2019

Evaluated and treated a diverse patient population of complex cases for those who were both English and non-English speaking

Took part in the evaluation, plan of care planning, and treatment of multiple patients with vestibular disorders

Completed extensive chart reviews via the hospital database in order to yield appropriate care to patients and understand their various complexities behind their diagnoses

Long Pond Physical Therapy, Plymouth, MA

Physical Therapy Student June 2018-August 2018

Evaluated and planned appropriate treatments for patients of all ages with various orthopedic injuries in an outpatient setting

Prescribed plans of care approved by clinical instructor to facilitate rehabilitation for patients who were prescribed Physical Therapy

Completed documentation and chart reviews efficiently and appropriately in an outpatient setting

INTEGRATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

VNA of Boston, Boston, MA Home Based Fall 2017

Norwood Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy, Norwood, MA Outpatient-Orthopedic Spring 2018

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA Acute Care Fall 2018

Spaulding Rehabilitation, Quincy, MA Outpatient-Neurology Spring 2019

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Boston, MA

Movement Science Graduate Assistant September 2018-May 2019

Served as a liaison between the professor of the course and the students in order to provide assistance and information

Held open lab hours, designed practice quizzes and mock practicals in order to facilitate a productive learning environment for the students to achieve the course objectives

Eascare Ambulance Service, Boston, MA

Emergency Medical Technician December 2015-April 2018

Certified and licensed to perform basic life support skills in emergency and hospital settings

Received certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Automatic External Defibrillator certified

SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Playworks New England September 2019-December 2019

Promoted physical activity, health, and well-being at an elementary school in inner city Boston

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS

Presented Yoga as an Intervention for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: Effect of a Single Yoga Session on Balance and Dual Task at the 2020 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) National Physical Therapy Conference Poster Presentation

Project description: Faculty Directed Research performed at Simmons University. Performed all IRB requirements, study design, data collection, analysis, and results with three colleagues

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) May 2017-Present

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Physical Therapist licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (license number 24978)

CPR and AED certified

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerPoint

Language: Conversational Spanish (Intermediate)

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