Madeline Dowling

Therapeutic Exercise & Strengthening Balance & Fall Prevention Patient/Caregiver Education

Physical Therapist Assistant - Kalesta Healthcare Group - Port Angeles, WA

(2026-07)

• Therapeutic Exercise & Strengthening
• Balance & Fall Prevention
• Patient/Caregiver Education

Physical Therapist Assistant - ACTIVE LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY - Port Ludlow, WA

(2026-05 - 2026-07)

• Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
• Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
• Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
• Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
• Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
• Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.

Physical Therapist Aide - ACTIVE LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY - Port Ludlow, WA

(2025-04 - 2026-05)

• Interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients and coworkers
• Active listening skills to understand and carry out Physical Therapists' instructions
• Verbal and written communication skills to speak professionally to patients on the phone, in person and via email
• Ability to provide support to patients who may need help moving to treatment areas
• Familiarity with PT equipment, such as TENs units, parallel bars, treadmills, treatment tables and functional trainers
• Observational skills to spot problems with equipment and supplies
• Computer skills to use scheduling, email and medical records management software
• Understanding of infection control, patient safety and patient privacy standards

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy - Olympic College (2023-09 - 2025-03)

Associate's degree - General - Olympic College (2019-09 - 2022-06)

High school diploma - Chimacum High School (2015-09 - 2019-06)