Brandy Leone

Experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy educator, residency mentor, and Level II Certified Clinical Instructor. Proficiency in movement analysis, clinical education, and Master Adaptive Learning batteries. Skilled in developing and implementing orthopedic-based mentorship programs that enhance clinical reasoning, psychomotor skills, and professional growth.

Adept at aligning educational initiatives with organizational and academic goals while fostering collaboration within higher education environments. Dedicated to developing reflective, resilient, and highly competent Doctor of Physical Therapy candidates.

Faculty Member - University of the Pacific Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - Stockton, CA

(2017-08 - 2026-07)

Lead Faculty and Assistant Faculty for multiple courses in prosthetics, orthotics, physical agents, movement analysis, and therapeutic exercise. Organize visually stimulating lectures using mixed medias and present complex subject matters in a concise manner. Facilitate engaging labs and assignments that develop students' didactic knowledge and psychomotor skills.

Create a psychologically safe environment that allows students to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Emphasize clinical significance of material and network with patients to help students see firsthand the value of their education. Design, direct, and proctor written and practical examinations.

Attend faculty meetings and contribute thoughts on bettering the program. Undergo teaching assessments and integrate feedback from colleagues. UOP Outstanding Part-Time Faculty of the Year 2020.

• Lead Faculty: PTHR 351: Prosthetics & Orthotics | PTHR 319: Physical Agents
• Assistant Faculty: PTHR 333: Movement Analysis | PTHR 326: Therapeutic Exercise | PTHR 336, 359, 368, 369: CEE

Senior Physical Therapist - Kaiser Permanente (Outpatient Ortho) - Stockton, CA

(2022-01 - 2026-07)

Deliver physical therapy care and management, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and plan of care for infant to geriatric patients sustaining neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

• New-Hire Orientation Leader: Develop new-hire orientation packet
• Clinical Staff Member: Deliver physical therapy care and management, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and plan of care for infant to geriatric patients sustaining neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

Physical Therapist - PT Solutions (Outpatient Ortho/Mixed) - Lodi, CA

(2021-06 - 2021-12)

Deliver physical therapy care and management, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and plan of care for infant to geriatric patients sustaining neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

• California Chapter Mentorship Team: Develop mentorship program content. Cultivate competency in mentors via case-based discussions, mentor session audits, and monthly team meetings.
• Clinical Staff Member: Deliver physical therapy care and management, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and plan of care for infant to geriatric patients sustaining neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

Orthopedic Residency Clinical Mentor - University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA (virtual)

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

Observe and provide structured feedback to USC orthopedic resident during direct patient care and case reflection.

Physical Therapist - Movement for Life (Outpatient Ortho/Mixed) - Stockton, CA

(2015-07 - 2022-06)

Deliver physical therapy care to infant through geriatric patients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Provide clinical practice supervision to PTAs and PT aides to safeguard the maintenance of professional and ethical standards. Performed injury prevention screens for baseball players and gymnasts.

Lectured to coaches, parents, and gymnasts on common diagnoses and physical therapy treatments associated with the sport of gymnastics. UOP Outstanding Clinical Instructor of the Year Twice Nominated 2018, 2019.

• Clinical Development Committee President: Organize continuous education courses and conduct skills lab sessions. Survey clinical needs of the company based on PT/PTA reports and objective performance measures. Develop training programs including the "New-Hire Mentorship Program" packet and additional learning resources for staff and patients.
• Clinical Instructor: Mentor students by reinforcing student strengths and offer constructive feedback in integrating academic and clinical experiences. Skillfully use the clinical environment to facilitate learning based on best practice models.
• Clinical Staff Member: Deliver physical therapy care to infant through geriatric patients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Provide clinical practice supervision to PTAs and PT aides to safeguard the maintenance of professional and ethical standards.
• Outreach: Performed injury prevention screens for baseball players and gymnasts. Lectured to coaches, parents, and gymnasts on common diagnoses and physical therapy treatments associated with the sport of gymnastics.

Orthopedic Residency - Physical Therapy - Movement for Life (2015-07 - 2016-07)

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy - University of Southern California (2012-08 - 2015-05)

Bachelor in Business Admin & Mgmt - Business Administration and Management - Loyola Marymount University (2008-08 - 2012-05)