Physical Therapist

Kristin E. Hamilton, PT, MSPT

**** ********** **. * • Eau Claire, WI 54703 • 715-***-**** • ************@*****.*** Objective Seeking a challenging and fulfilling opportunity to build and expand on 25 years of physical therapy practice.

Experience Mayo Clinic Health System/Physical Therapist October 2019-present

Evaluate, treat and assess ongoing needs of outpatients of all ages with various orthopedic, neurological, work-related, post-surgical, sports-related and chronic pain diagnoses

Evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting to include Critical Care, Neuro/Peds/Trauma, General Medical/Surgical as well as Observation and Emergency Department. Make recommendations for skilled physical therapy needs and safe placement upon hospital discharge using a collaborative approach with various Providers, Nursing Staff, Rehabilitation Colleagues and Case Management Establish and progress effective and individualized treatment plans based on the needs and goals of the patient in the outpatient clinic and hospital setting Deliver specific and skilled osteopathic manual skills as well as safe and effective dry needling techniques

Educate and support lifestyle changes in all domains of health with specific focus on sleep hygiene, healing with whole foods, reduction in systemic inflammation and stress and behavior modification

Grow and expand outpatient pediatric, dry needling and neurological re-education program

Optimum Therapies, LLC / Physical Therapist

November 2013-October 2019

Evaluate, treat and assess ongoing needs of patients of all ages with various orthopedic, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, work-related, post-surgical, sports-related and chronic pain diagnoses

Create effective and individualized pilates-based treatment plans Utilize osteopathic manual therapy skills for mechanical impairments Actively broadening scope of services offered in current private practice setting in the area of pediatrics, autoimmunity and women’s health Incorporate lifestyle management and nutritional components to current practice for improved patient outcomes

Participate in community education, health fairs, running clinics and local races Developed and implemented new treatment options in aquatic setting Established Tai Chi Fundamentals program for studio services St. Joseph’s Hospital / Physical Therapist

May 1998-October 2013

Highly skilled career professional with practical experience in inpatient, hospital-based outpatient, home health and early intervention settings Experienced in evaluation, ongoing assessment, caregiver education and individualized care plan development and progression Worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including an Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Childhood Educator, Public Health Nurse, Social Worker and Service Coordinator

Proficient in all documentation and necessary paperwork to ensure accuracy and confidentiality

St. Joseph’s Hospital / SPOTS Pediatric Program Supervisor September 2000-August 2012

Developed and managed a thriving pediatric therapy program to include an outpatient facility, multiple diverse therapy contracts and a team of twenty-five speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and office staff

Successfully grew the program from 50 patients per month to 400+ patients per month in a two year period

Acquired and maintained three new therapy contracts Created and implemented policies and procedures specific to service area Implemented Birth to Three Best Practices to include Natural Environment and Primary Coach Approach in collaboration with DHS

Assisted in the facility design and successful relocation of the outpatient clinic twice Implemented productivity standards and performance benchmarks for therapists Responsible for ongoing staff development and training, staff meetings and in-services

Coordinated and marketed multiple community events, educated physicians and community partners

Established documentation standards and completed internal chart audits Education Des Moines University / Master of Science in Physical Therapy June 1996-May 1998, Des Moines, IA

Graduated with Honors

University of Minnesota / Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology September 1990-May 1994, Minneapolis, MN

Skills Movement specialist with a unique and varied skill set utilizing an integrative approach for retraining and treatment of pain and dysfunction Skilled manual therapist with training in Osteopathic techniques and dry needling Motor retraining using concepts of neuroplasticity through pilates, yoga, Tai Chi Fundamentals and traditional therapeutic activities Passionate about lifestyle management, BMI reduction, impact of nutrition, movement and stress on pain and healing

Expertise in evaluation and treatment of infants, with a special interest in torticollis, plagiocephaly and birth trauma

Highly skilled in assessment of the premature infant to include sensory regulation issues and motor skill acquisition

Completed Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate Program through UW La Crosse (June 2013)

Completed Tai Chi Fundamentals Teacher Certification (2016) Completed Precision Nutrition Level 1 (2018)

Completed Functional Nutrition Guide Training (2018) Completed Dr. Ma’s Integrative Dry Needling Course (5/2019) Basic Life Support (BLS) - HeartCode (9/2021)

Completed Dr. Ma’s Neurologic Dry Needling for Cranio-cervical Dysfunction (8/2022)

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