Karla Rodriguez

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Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skilled in monitoring results and prescribing therapeutic exercise for long-term health. Proficient in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Currently working towards a certification in Women's Health and pelvic floor rehabilitation from Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. D’Youville College Doctor of Physical Therapy Buffalo, NY May 2019

● GPA: 3.7, magna cum laude

● Thesis: A Qualitative Study of Women's Health Perceptions in Pregnancy

● Event Coordinator, Student Physical Therapy Association D’Youville College Bachelor of Science Buffalo, NY May 2016

● GPA: 3.5; cum laude, Exercise Science

● Vice President of Sports and Exercise Studies Clu Elderwood Wheatfield Doctor of Physical Therapy Niagara Falls, NY May 2019-present

● Independently manage full caseload of patients with neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions and develop corresponding treatment plans

● Supervise physical therapy assistants in treatment and management to improve patient outcomes

● Evaluate, plan, and execute rehabilitative treatment plans using standardized outcome measures to show improvement and effectiveness

● Educated patients on prognosis of conditions and provided logic and rationale for treatment plan to include them in their POC

Buffalo Rehab Group Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health Specialist Buffalo NY April 2021-present

● Skilled in performing internal pelvic exams both vaginally and rectally

● Experienced in treating pre and postpartum conditions, chronic pelvic pain, s/p prostatectomy, and urinary and fecal incontinence

Rehab Alternatives Doctor of Physical Therapy Buffalo, NY April 2020-present

● Independently manage full caseload of patients with neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions and develop corresponding treatment plans using a functional approach for restorative care

● Supervise physical therapy assistants in treatment and management to improve patient outcomes

● Treat and manage progressive orthopedic conditions using various intervention methods

● Evaluate, plan, and execute rehabilitative treatment plans using standardized outcome measures to show improvement and effectiveness

Suburban Adult Services Physical Therapist Intern Buffalo, NY Jan. 2019 –April 2019

● Performed active and passive manual therapy techniques on patients

● Evaluated patients to properly fit orthopedic devices and medical prostheses and orthotics

● Proscribed interventions to improve patient functional mobility

● Developed and improved alternative communication methods with non-verbal patients Athleticare South Physical Therapist Intern Buffalo, NY 2018 – Aug. 2018

● Evaluated and treated patients with chronic and acute pain, disc herniation, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, s/p joint arthroplasties, and Parkinson’s while managing and monitoring underlying comorbidities

● Planned and implemented treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation

UPMC Chautauqua Physical Therapist Intern Jamestown, NY April 2018 – June 2018

● Performed evaluations and assessments formulating treatment plans s/p surgical intervention of both orthopedic and neurological conditions

● Monitored and managed patient vitals in preparation for therapeutic exercise and treatment plans with patients dx with oncological, neurological, and orthopedic conditions and various comorbidities

● Educated patients on post-surgical precautions and assistive device negotiation

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