J I LL STEPHENSON PT , DPT

Summary

Entry Level Physical Therapist seeking staff physical therapist role at a patient-oriented orthopedic clinic with a variety of patient ages and pathologies. Dedicated to researching and applying new techniques. Committed to open and authentic communication, individualization of treatment plans, and patienst education on pathology and plan of care.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy December 2016 • University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus – Aurora, CO

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) December 2013 • Texas State University – San Marcos, TX • Magna Cum Laude

Clinical Education

Clinical Experience III Fall 2016 • UCHealth Memorial Rockrimmon – Colorado Springs, CO Outpatient orthopedics

o Managed 100% of the patient caseload with a diverse patient population including Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, Total Joint Replacements, and balance deficits on a 16 week clinical

o Developed personal sense of clinician style and time management skills in a hospital-based outpatient setting

Clinical Experience II Spring 2016 • Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, CO Inpatient acute

o Managed 75% of the patient caseload including patients on neuro floor, post-operative patients, and patients on the oncology floor on a 10 week clinical

o Directed care for patients with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, CVA, and cognitive disabilities

Integrated Clinical Experience II Fall 2015 • Frasier Meadows – Boulder, CO Skilled nursing facility

o Integrated transfer techniques with proper body mechanics and patient education for optimal function and safety on a 2 week clinical

o Collaborated with a team of three students to provide creative interventions for the geriatric population including cardiac and neurologic conditions

Clinical Experience I Spring 2015 • Select PT – Lakewood & Wheat Ridge, CO Outpatient orthopedics

o Managed 50% of the patient caseload including general orthopedic conditions and neurologic populations such as Stroke and Parkinson’s on an 8 week clinical

o Honed exercise progression skills based on clinical reasoning and patient progress Integrated Clinical Experience I Fall 2014 • Children’s Hospital of Colorado – Parker, CO Outpatient pediatrics

o Practiced essential examination skills such as manual muscle testing, goniometry, vital signs, refinement of observational skills on a 2 week clinical

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST - COLORADO

Phone: 972-489-8885 ! E-Mail: stejill@gmail.com

Portfolio ! jillstephenson.strikingly.com

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Professional Experience

Basic Life Support Instructor Fall 2014 - Current • Independently manage and administer BLS testing and practical skills evaluations • Certified through Rocky Mountain CPR through January of 2018

Research Experience Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 • Tested subjects in the BalanceMaster and inputted data for Dr. Hebert’s research

concerning Multiple Sclerosis and physical therapy Legislative Day Spring 2015 & 2016 • Advocated for physical therapy to promote policy changes affecting the profession

Marquette Challenge Lecture Fall 2015 • Attended a lecture and lab course about orthopedic and neurologic management of

concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented by David James, Wendy Kriekels, Katherine Dahab, and Michael Greher as an interprofessional approach

Volunteer Activities

Power Punch Parkinson’s Summer 2015 - Summer 2016

• Collaborated with peers to challenge participant’s balance, strength and coordination in combination with boxing

Take Two Volunteer Spring 2016 - Summer 2016 • Served as a companion for patients with the palliative care at University of Colorado

Hospital International Cross-Cultural Collaboration Summer 2015 • Traveled to Granada, Nicaragua to teach local PTs and PT students how to

progress exercises with minimal equipment • Utilized materials available in the community to create exercises for underserved,

Spanish speaking patients with chronic conditions such as Stroke and Renal Failure

Certifications & Memberships

American Red Cross CPR Certification HIPPA Certification Basic Life Support Instructor Certification Blood Bourne Pathogens Certification

American Physical Therapy Association Member – Colorado Chapter

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