Western University of Health Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

Doctor of Physical Therapy Candidate  -                                                                                                                        
Western University of Health Sciences

Acute Rehab Primary  Physical Therapist
•	Responsible for evaluation and development of individualized intervention techniques for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, lung/liver/heart transplant, amputation, functional neurologic disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome and orthopedic multiple trauma
•	Participation in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss plan of care and current level of function, short/long term goals, and discharge recommendations 
•	Assess and order appropriate durable medical equipment, as well as collaborate with orthotists for AFO customization to assist level of functional mobility
•	Instruct caregiver training, and develop home exercise program in preparation for safe discharge

Acute Inpatient Physical Therapist 
•	Perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans, complete discharge planning for patients with widespread diagnoses (orthopedic, neurological, psychological, general medicine)
•	Provide treatment on medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care and psychiatric units

Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

Physical Therapist

- Full time (40hrs/week) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 9-month program
- Responsible for evaluation, treatment, and plan of care for patients with primarily neurological conditions
(e.g., Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Guillain-
Barre syndrome, Functional Neurologic Disorder, multi-traumas, post- amputation, post-COVID debility)
- Integrated PNF into mat/gait treatments, instructed caregiver training, and collaborated with medical team
to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation services were provided
- 3 months spent primarily on TBI team, 3 months primarily on CVA team, float on SCI team with
individualized mentorship by PT’s/ instructors on problem solving, movement analysis, and treatment
planning
- Received didactic/lab instruction in advanced PNF applications for neurological and orthopedic diagnoses

Kaiser Permanente

- Facilitated inpatient physical therapy for a wide range of diagnoses including post-operative orthopedic
conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, and debility post COVID-19 or other infections/diseases
- Evaluated patients regarding their prior level of function, home environment, and goals; assessed their
independence regarding bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation
- Implemented gait training, therapeutic exercise, and patient education in preparation for discharge
- Communicated with patient, family members, and nurses to determine appropriate discharge location

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Clinical Experience 

- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for a wide range of conditions including
pre- and post-surgical musculoskeletal diagnoses, acute and chronic pain, neuropathies, and arthritis
- Evaluated and treated musculoskeletal conditions, and developed individualized treatment programs to
improve mobility, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability
- Educated patients regarding their diagnosis, and provided home exercise programs to assist with
therapeutic treatments

Rancho Physical Therapy

• Proctored exams for students with different disabilities registered with Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) in the Testing Accommodations Center (TAC)
• Served as an exam reader or scribe for disability accommodation purposes with exam takers
• Light filing and record keeping of every exam administered
• Delivered the completed exams all around the campus area to professors

Testing Accomodation Center

Student Worker

• Ran participants in various studies 12 hours a week and on weekends 
• Placed Electro-Caps on participants and administered cognitive function tasks on computer
• Used Electroencephalography to measure brain activity
• Entered food dietary intake  into Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
• Administered Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Tests of Achievement, Academic Knowledge, and
Intelligence to participants (Woodcock Johnson, KBIT, KTEA)

Body Composition and Nutritional Neruoscience Lab

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Research study: investigated link between fitness, cognition, and scholastic achievement
• Staffed elementary school children at Campus Recreation Center East
• Involved children in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily physical activity

Alyssa Blinder PT, DPT