Travel Physical Therapist at Estates at Shavano Park (2026-05 – Present)
- Conduct evaluations to assess impairments limiting functional mobility, levels of assistance required for mobility, and need for assistive devices.
- Develop and implement plans of care focused on functional recovery, mobility, and return to prior level of function in order to facilitate discharge planning and enhance patient outcomes.
- Train patients on use of assistive devices and wheelchair management
- Perform gait training, transfer training, and neurological re-education treatment interventions to enhance functional mobility, normalize gait mechanics, and improve balance
- Utilize therapeutic exercises to increase strength, endurance, and range of motion in impaired muscles and joints in order to facilitate greater levels of function
- Manage a full caseload while maintaining timely, compliant EMR documentation and high standards of care.
- Monitor patient progress using objective outcome measures and goal setting, and adjust treatment plans to optimize recovery and efficiency.
- Educate patients on safety awareness and compensation strategies to optimize patient independence while mitigating risk of falls.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech therapists, PTAs, COTAs, nurses, CNAs, and physicians to coordinate care and communicate progress updates.
Physical Therapist at Pinnacle Physical Therapy (2023-12 – 2025-09)
- Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations to assess and diagnose sources of pain and dysfunction, movement impairments, functional limitations, and readiness for activity progression.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care focused on decreasing pain, improving mobility, and returning to ADLs, work-related activities, and recreational hobbies or sports with optimal mechanics.
- Manage a full caseload while maintaining timely, compliant EMR documentation and high standards of care.
- Monitor patient progress using objective outcome measures and goal setting, and adjust treatment plans to optimize recovery and efficiency.
- Educate patients on tissue healing timelines and lifestyle factors in order to manage expectations for recovery, as well as on injury prevention, ergonomics, and self-management strategies to reduce re-injury risk.
- Progress patients through both post-operative and non-operative rehabilitation plans of care with emphasis on safe return first to daily activities, and then progression to sport if applicable.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to coordinate care and communicate progress updates.
Independent Contractor – Physical Therapist at Luna Care (2025-10 – 2025-12)
- Delivered one-on-one physical therapy services in patients' homes, requiring high levels of autonomy, clinical decision-making, and adaptability.
- Performed evaluations and implemented treatment plans within patients' real-life environments, emphasizing functional movement and optimizing safety and independence.
- Provided patient education on home environment modifications, ergonomics, and safe movement strategies, improving carryover and adherence.
- Maintained consistent communication with referring providers and ensured accurate, compliant documentation.
Clinical Experience - Outpatient Orthopedics & Sports at Barton Health Physical Therapy
Treated orthopedic and athletic populations with focus on return-to-sport and functional progression.
Clinical Experience - Outpatient Orthopedics & Sports at Excel Physical Therapy
Conducted movement analysis and gait assessments to identify biomechanical contributors to injury.
Clinical Experience - Inpatient Acute Care at Providence Regional Medical Center
Evaluated functional mobility and supported safe discharge planning through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research Lab Assistant at University of Montana Human Movement Science Lab (2021-10 – 2023-02)
- Contributed to research on functional outcomes following ACL reconstruction.
- Applied evidence-based findings to clinical decision-making and rehabilitation progression.
- Presented research at national conference (CSM).
