Patient Education Physical Therapist

Luciana Segantin Lopes

************@*****.*** 786-***-****

www.iptandhealth.com linkedin.com/in/iptandhealth.com

Summary

Remote Health Tech Clinical Content Digital Rehab Patient Education

Multilingual Physical Therapist transitioning into remote health tech with 15+ years of experience in clinical care, patient education, and digital rehabilitation. Proven ability to translate complex medical information into accessible content for diverse patient populations. Skilled in telehealth delivery, medical writing, and cross-functional communication with global teams. Passionate about driving clinical adoption of digital tools that improve outcomes and empower patients. Experienced in launching telemedicine platforms, coordinating post-op rehab journeys, and developing continuing education for providers. Ready to bring clinical insight into product, content, or implementation teams.

Clinical & Digital Health Expertise

- Orthopedic & Neurologic Rehab: Post-surgical protocols, gait training, stroke recovery

- Telehealth & Digital Health: Remote care coordination, digital onboarding, virtual rehab tools

- Patient Engagement: Health coaching, behavior change support, adherence strategies

- Medical Content Development: Patient education, clinical articles, e-learning modules

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience with startups, KOLs, and international teams

Professional Experience

moveUP – Medical Content Developer & Patient Journey Coordinator

Remote April 2020 – Present

- Designed patient-facing education and post-op rehab protocols for a musculoskeletal health app

- Collaborated with clinical teams to guide virtual care delivery and improve digital patient pathways

- Led U.S. localization strategy to align European telehealth product with American healthcare practices

- Authored medical content and educational materials based on orthopedic best practices

Salgado’s Institute – Strategic Lead, U.S. Business Development

Remote Jan 2017 – Dec 2019

- Spearheaded partnerships with universities and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to expand reach and curriculum offerings

- Created and translated continuing education for physical therapists targeting international platforms

- Managed speaker programs and virtual education events aligned with U.S. licensing standards

The Mind Body Self by Dr. Mario Martinez – Project Leader

Remote Jan 2018 – Dec 2018

- Oversaw marketing, translation, and international outreach for book and workshop series on psychoneuroimmunology

- Led campaign messaging, press releases, and bilingual content for live and digital seminars

PhysioPedia – Medical Contributor

Remote July 2018

- Wrote and published article on Heart Rate Variability as a therapeutic tool in physical therapy

- Provided evidence-based analysis to support PTs in integrating biofeedback tools into clinical care

Education & Certifications

- Master’s in Physical Therapy (1994)

- Licensed Physical Therapist (Florida & Washington D.C., since 2000)

- NIH Research Assistant (1997–1999)

- Certified Health Coach (2019)

- Student of Psychoanalysis (ongoing)

Tools & Skills

- Telehealth Platforms Medical Writing Digital Patient Education Project Coordination

- Slack Google Suite Figma (UX basics) Canva Microsoft Office Notion

- Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

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