Assistant Medical

Irene Volchek

**** ***** **** *****, ********, Illinois 60026

H: 847-***-****; M: 847-***-****

E-mail: *******.**@*****.***

NASM - CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER / ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

Profile

• 4 years’ successful experience in training, therapy and rehabilitation with recognized strengths in exercise program development.

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Broad experience across multiple rehabilitation disciplines, including: aquatics, pain management, and sports injuries.

• CPR /AED – certified, December 2011.

• Fluent in Russian.

• Postponed employment since 1997 to raise three children.

Professional Experience

K Valley Orthopedics, P.C., Kalamazoo, MI 1996 - 1997

Registered Kinesiotherapist

• Developed pool exercise protocols for lower/upper extremities, and back for patients with orthopedic/sports-related injuries.

• Developed and taught exercise therapy program using the Swiss Ball.

• Assisted physical therapists in utilizing various modalities on patients.

• Evaluated and supervised patients’ exercise routines on land and in water.

The Pain & Rehabilitation Clinic of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1994 - 1996

Registered Kinesiotherapist

• Created rehabilitation protocols for patients with work-related injuries and disabilities.

• Developed and executed therapeutic pool programs, exercise programs, educational lectures, and recreational activities focusing on: gait analysis, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and joint range of motion, body mechanics, cardiovascular fitness, neuromuscular coordination, progressive ambulation, kinesthetics and biomechanics.

• Worked closely with physical therapists and medical staff in tracking and documenting patients’ progress, and recommending a course of action.

• Supervised and trained a program assistant.

Education

National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2012

Certified Personal Trainer

The University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 1994

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Minor: Psychology

Internships Completed

West Side Veterans Administration Hospital, Chicago, IL

North Chicago Veterans Administration Hospital, North Chicago, IL

Hines Veterans Administration Hospital, Maywood, IL

Giarratano Chiropractic Office, River Forest, IL 1993 - 1994

References Furnished Upon Request

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