California
Licensed Physical Therapist #22270
Board
Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
1830 Blue Bonnet Place, Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel/Fax: (760) 632-2495 Email: erin@healinghandspt.biz
OBJECTIVE: To
work as a part time or per diem Physical Therapist in a positive, progressive
environment that encourages the use of diverse techniques.
EDUCATION: University
of Vermont, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Cum Laude: May 1996
Member
of Phi Eta Sigma, Golden Key, and Mortar Board National Honor Societies
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:
09/04 – present Healing
Hands Physical Therapy, Encinitas,
CA. Currently working as an independently contracted
physical therapist for Encinitas Physical Therapy (15 hrs/wk as of 3/07). Also, treating private clients out of my home based practice
suffering from both acute and chronic pain syndromes.
6/01 - 8/04 Healing
Hands Physical Therapy, Carpinteria,
CA. Owner of a small, home-based practice. Treated 20 patients per week with
musculoskeletal disorders.
Additionally treated home-bound patients in need of functional activity
training. Primarily utilized advanced
manual therapy techniques including strain-counterstrain and muscle energy
techniques with a foundation of the
McKenzie evaluation system.
Also, provided Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release Therapy.
4/02 - 6/04 Santa
Barbara Hand Therapy, Santa
Barbara, CA. Worked
as an Independent Contractor PT 8/hr week. Functioned as an orthopaedic
specialist in differentially diagnosing upper extremity problems in patients
with repetitive strain disorder
and status post trauma.
12/96 - 8/03 Ventura
County Medical Center, Ventura, CA
Worked as a Senior Physical Therapist in rotating
position of in-patient acute and out-patient care, responsible for providing
100% quality patient care in toddler through elderly patient population (see
below for more details).
12/96 - 9/97 Lead In-patient Orthopedic PT: Evaluated and treated primarily acute orthopaedic patients. Developed professional relationships with all members of the interdisciplinary team, attended daily orthopaedic rounds, worked closely with social services and DME companies in discharge planning. Responsible for overseeing entire in-patient caseload.
9/97 – 8/03 Out-patient
PT: Assessment and
management of orthopedic (80%), neurological (10%) and pediatric (10%) patients
using a comprehensive treatment approach.
Responsible for initiating ongoing intradepartmental Strategic Planning
sessions which focused on improving intra and interdepartmental communication
and problem resolution. Assisted
in the development and implementation of ÒMission for FitnessÓ, a program
designed to prevent back injuries in the workplace. Served as a Clinical Instructor to students.
9/01 - 2/02 Lead
In-patient Medical-Surgical PT: Responsible for evaluating and treating acute
and sub-acute patients with medical, surgical, musculoskeletal, and
neurological diagnoses. Assisted
in orientation, training, and evaluation of PT aides.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
4/96 The
Study of Biomechanics with Muscle
Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine, Northeast Seminars
8/98 Craniosacral
Therapy Level I, The Upledger
Institute, Inc.
8/99 Strain
and Counterstrain I, The Jones
Institute
10/99 Introduction
to the Feldenkrais Method, The Reese
Movement Institute
8/00 Strain
and Counterstrain II, The Jones
Institute
11/00 Strain
and Counterstrain III, The Jones
Institute
7/01 Pathophysiology
& Mechanics of the Shoulder,
Robert Donatelli, Northeast Seminars
11/01 McKenzie
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Lumbar Spine, The McKenzie Institute
2/02 McKenzie
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Cervical Spine, The McKenzie Institute
7/02 McKenzie
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Problem Solving, The McKenzie Institute
8/02 Myofascial
Release I, John F. Barnes, PT
10/02 McKenzie
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A
Practical Workshop, The McKenzie
Institute
11/02 Mulligan
Concept: Mobilizations with Movement, ÒNagsÓ, ÒSnagsÓ, and More, Northeast Seminars
2/03 Myofascial
Unwinding, John F. Barnes, PT
2/03 Myofascial
Release II, John. F. Barnes, PT
1/03 - 9/03 Orthopaedic
Physical Therapy Year Long Manual Therapy Course, Joe Godges, DPT, MA, OCS
5/07 Lymph
Drainage Therapy I, The Upledger
Institute, Inc.
6/07 Myofascial
Rebounding, John F. Barnes, PT
11/07 Strain
and Counterstrain IV, The Jones
Institute