Susan Nowell, PT, DPT, OCS

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EDUCATION:

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 2007 DPT

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 2001-2004 MPT

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 1995-1998 B.S. Biology

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

1993-1995 Biology

Honors and Activities:

• Licensed as Doctor of Physical Therapy in Italy (Passed written and practicum licensing exams for Riconoscimento di Fisioterapia), 2011-Present

• Completed Ironman World Championship Race with Ironman Foundation, 2018

• Volunteer Therapist for Enzo Ferrari’s Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2009-2012

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Student Liason, 2001-2004

• APTA National Conference Thesis Research Presenter, 2004

• Service Learning Physical Therapy Scholarship Recipient, 2003

• Human Physiology Teaching Assistant, 1998

• Hughes Grant Recipient for Biological Research, 1997-1998

• Academic Dean’s List: University of Utah; Kenyon College, 1993-1998

• NCAA Division I Women’s Swim Team 1995-1996

• NCAA Division III Women’s Swim Team 1993-1995

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LEADERSHIP & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical Advisor for PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), 2021-Present

• Rehabilitation Director in hospital, outpatient-based setting, 2012-2014

• Developed wellness programs to promote injury prevention for hospital employees, 2012- 2014

• Directed and conducted all ergonomic workstation assessments, work-station modification implementation and injury prevention trainings for hospital employees, 2012-2014

• Organized and led first all-women’s boot camp in Northern Italy, 2011

• Lead physical therapist conducting employee trainings and in-services in rural hospital, outpatient-based setting, 2010

• Developed personalized training programs for ultra-marathon racers, 2009-Present

• Served as clinical instructor for level 1 San Francisco University PT students, 2006

• Supervised colleagues and monitored exercise programs in University of Utah clinic for patients with Multiple Sclerosis, 2002-2003

• Led community outreach service learning event with University of Utah and National Abilities Center to integrate outdoor recreation and therapy for patients with chronic neurological conditions, 2003

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Clinic Director, Therapydia, San Francisco, CA 2022-Present. Responsible for all clinical and administrative aspects of clinic.

Owner/Head of Clinic, Netic Health, Digital Telehealth Physical Therapy for Athletic Americans, 2020-Present. Inform product design, develop and implement employee policies & procedures, conduct 1:1 and team meetings, evaluate & treat telehealth patients with physical therapy programs, injury prevention, coach runners & triathletes. Physical Therapist, ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA 2017-2022. PT in outpatient orthopedic setting. Performing initial evaluations and developing plans- of-care for individuals with varying ages and orthopedic conditions; coordinating with referring physicians and surgeons on functional status, equipment and discharge recommendations. Outpatient Program Director Crossroads Home Health & Hospice, San Francisco, CA 2014- 2017. Responsible for implementation and growth of outpatient program. Performed physical therapy evaluations and conducted plans of care for variety of neurologic and orthopedic conditions. Rehabilitation Director North Hawaii Community Hospital, Kamuela, HI 2012- 2014. Responsible for all staffing and patient care coverage while aiming to improve productivity for both inpatient/outpatient care. Responsible for all clinical and administrative aspects of clinic: conducting interdisciplinary communication, overseeing the ordering of capital equipment and recurring supplies, organizing clinical in-services with staff and local vendors, orienting and training new clinical/clerical staff, reviewing and revising departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health and Medicare guidelines, organizing and participating in community outreach events in support of hospital wellness program development, conducting bi-yearly performance evaluations, overseeing clinic volunteers and students doing clinical observations. Performing physical therapy evaluations and conducting plans of care at ~50% productivity. Lead Physical Therapist Mayer’s Memorial Hospital, Fall Rivers, CA, 2010. Physical therapist in rural community responsible for managing and providing physical therapy for all hospital acute and long-term care patients as well as conducting and overseeing care for all patients in outpatient hospital clinic. Physical Therapist Zitoway Sport & Adventure, Run Iceland, ITALY, 2010- 2017. On-site physical therapist during multi-day adventure running races in Tunisia, Namibia, and Iceland. Provided sports therapy for athletes with emphasis in manual therapy, taping techniques, functional/PNF stretching techniques and instruction in self-stretching.

Physical Therapist Self-employed therapist, Modena ITALY, 2009- 2012. Conducted exercise groups for women and performed orthopedic therapy for sports-based clientele. Performed home visits for children and adults with neurological diagnoses for individualized care based on patient needs and patient/family goals.

Physical Therapist Alta Physical Therapy Clinic, NY, NY, 2008-2009. Physical therapist in outpatient orthopedic setting. Performed initial evaluations and developed plans- of-care for individuals with varying ages and orthopedic injuries; coordinated with referring physicians and surgeons on functional status, equipment and discharge recommendations.

Physical Therapist Prohealth and Fitness, NY, NY, 2008- 2009. Physical therapist in geriatric outpatient setting. Performed initial evaluations and developed plans- of-care for individuals with orthopedic and neurological disabilities; coordinated with interdisciplinary team on recommendations for therapeutic focus and recommendations.

Physical Therapist AMAC (Association for Metroarea Autistic Children), NYC, NY, 2007- 2008. Physical therapist in related services team for autistic students, ages 3-18. Obtained baseline physical functional levels for development of IEP goals; performed physical therapy sessions with children to improve gross-motor skills as per IEP goals; coordinated with parents & providers in school system to individualize goals and optimize treatments.

Physical Therapist Peoplefirst Rehabilitation, San Francisco, CA, Spring 2004- 2007. Physical therapist in geriatric rehabilitation setting. Performed evaluations; developed and implemented individual care plans, reassessments and discharges for a wide variety of diagnoses including CVA, BKA, AKA, THA, TKA, SCI, TBI, PVD.

Clinical Instructor Tunnell Healthcare Center, San Francisco, CA, 2006. Clinical instructor for level 1 students from SFU. Provided instruction on evaluation, treatment, and documentation for facility diagnoses; supervised students in performing evaluations and treatment techniques; provided daily feedback and performed midterm and final clinical student evaluations. Exercise Program Supervisor Physical Therapy Rehabilitation and Wellness Program, University of Utah, 2002- 2003. Supervised patients with Multiple Sclerosis in performing aerobic exercise and strength and balance programs; assisted in the development of individual fitness programs; performed standardized diagnostic strength and balance tests.

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