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1711 highway 17 s • p.o. box 352 • Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Phone (410) 507-9608 • e-mail

Jill Phelan

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level position as a physical therapist in a setting that promotes collaboration with colleagues, nurtures professional growth and development, values customer service, and places a high priority on using evidence-based practice to provide valid and effective patient care.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT 2014
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, BS 2010
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD 2006 – 2011
Supplementary coursework for completion of Bachelor studies and to fulfill pre-requisites for application to physical therapy doctoral programs.
CLINCAL EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC January – May 2014
Clinical Internship IV & V – Outpatient
Designed evidence-based, creative therapy sessions for patients with varying orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. Employed informative decision-making and up-to-date validated research to practice physical therapy as an autonomous health professional. Established and progressed aquatic interventions to ready patients for independence self -management.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA June – August 2013
Clinical Internship III – Inpatient
Assessed and cared for patients as part of the medical-surgical therapeutic team at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Created therapy sessions for clients in the ICU, SICU and general floors geared toward early mobilization to maximize function and prepare individuals for discharge home or to varying rehabilitation centers. Communicated with all members of the health team to improve efficiency and quality of care and enhance patient outcomes.
NovaCare Rehabilitation, Swarthmore, PA April – June 2013
Clinical Internship II – Outpatient
Evaluated and treated patients with an assortment of orthopedic and neurologic impairments of patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Utilized impairment based approach to choose the appropriate interventions to advance the patient plan of care. Aided in progression of aquatic programs at community-based pool. Worked between two clinic locations and performed administrative tasks such as patient scheduling.
Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA July2012
Clinical Internship I – Outpatient
Assisted therapists in treating a wide array of patients with musculoskeletal and neurologic impairments. Observed lymphedema, occupational therapy, pediatric and women’s health cases. Commenced and assisted in the performance of evaluations, re-evaluations, individual care plans, treatment notes and discharge planning.
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD June – August 2010
Student Observation
University of Maryland Athletics Department, College Park, MD January – May 2010
Student Observation
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Maryland Physical Therapy, Glen Burnie, MD June 2010 – June 2011
Physical Therapy Aide
Assisting therapists of the outpatient clinic in providing comprehensive care to patients with musculoskeletal, hand and neurologic impairments. Observed the completion of Functional Capacity Evaluations. Aided therapists in work hardening programs.
Macaroni Grill, Annapolis, MD June 2006 – June 2011
Server, Bartender, Hostess, Food Expo
Provided quality customer service to enhance the restaurant and bar experience for the cliental. Handled and organized monetary transactions, utilized computer operating system. Encouraged communication between team members to foster a positive working environment and fluidity of service.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2012 -Present
American Heart Association First Aid Certified 2012- Present
Proficient in the use of Word, Power Point and Excel Programs, Critical Inquiry Data Search
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA 2013
American Physical Therapy Association, Student Member 2012 - Present
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Temple University Physical Therapy Fundraising Committee, Student Member 2012 - Present
Philadelphia Sport & Social 2012 - Present
Temple University DPT Class of 2014, Student Liaison to Faculty 2011 - Present
Philadelphia Sports Network 2011- 2013
Manayunk Sport & Social 2011 - 2013
Pre-Physical Therapy Association, Student Member 2009 - 2010
VOLUNTEER

Broadstreet Run May 2012

Broadneck High School Women’s Varsity Soccer, Assistant Coach 2010 - 2011

Broadneck High School Summer Soccer Camp, Camp Counselor 2009 - 2010

Habitat for Humanity 2008 – 2010

St. Andrew’s By the Bay Catholic Church 2004 – 2011