Physical Therapist

Kimberly Diane Kirton_ 562-***-****

***** ******** ***. ********, **. 90603 *********@*****.***

Career Objective:

To find a position as a Physical Therapist and/or Director/Assistant Director of Physical Therapy where I am able to utilize my current skills, as well as grow and develop as a health care provider, clinician and clinical instructor.

Education:

•Western University of Health Sciences (Masters in Physical Therapy)

•Whittier College (B.A. in Biology & Kinesiology)

Licenses/Certifications:

•Physical Therapy License (California)

•Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)

•Certified Pilates Instructor (Body Arts and Science International)*All Equipment

●Credentialed Clinical Instructor (APTA)

•C.P.R. Health Care Provider/AED Certified

Professional Experience:

•California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy (Physical Rehabilitation Network)

Director of Physical Therapy and Pilates; Brea, Ca. (2006-current)

●Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital; Whittier, Ca. (2008-current)

Physical Therapist (Inpatient/TCU-Casual Call)

•Whittier College-Associate Professor (Senior Seminar) (2012-current)

•MVP Physical Therapy and Sports Centers

Assistant Director of Physical Therapy and Pilates; Irvine, Ca. (2003-2006)

Relevant Work Experience:

•Fullerton College position: Dance Instructor

•Whittier College

position: Grad Fellow-Kinesiology Dept: Staff Aerobics Instructor &

Cheerleading Coach

•Whittier Deep Tissue Center position: Massage Therapist

•24 Hour Fitness position: Certified Personal Trainer

Publication/presentations: M.P.T. thesis proposal: Comparison of Trunk

Muscle Activation Using Surface EMG Between Individuals Without Low Back Pain and Individuals with Posterior Lumbar Disc Pathology (Award: 2003 Western University award for best written & oral research proposal)

Special Skills: Manual Therapy, McKenzie Trained (A-D), Mulligan (upper and lower)

Training, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Clinical

Instructor (Graduate & Undergraduate Students), Pilates Instructor, accomplished dancer/performer (tap, jazz/hip-hop & ballet), Professional Cheerleader (ABA), massage therapist, Bikrum Yoga & Crossfit Enthusiast, Experienced Director of Outpatient Physical Therapy

Continuing Education:

•Body Arts & Science Pilates Certification Courses

-Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Mat

•McKenzie Institute

-Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D

•Mulligan

-Upper & Lower

•Clinical Educator Credentialing Course (APTA)

•Kinesiotaping

-Muscle Initiation, Muscle Inhibition, Swelling Management

•Sport Specific Training (Chris Powers)

-ACL, Rotator Cuff, SI Joint, Ankle/Foot

•Certified Strength and Conditioning Courses

-Rehabilitation and Pilates, Rehabilitation and Yoga, Rehabilitation and

Crossfit (Level 1 Certification-in process)

•CPR for Health Care Provider/AED Certified

Continuing Education Goals:

-Crossfit Level 1 Certification

-OCS

-DPT

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