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Sarah Norman, DPT320 Walnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
(360)441-7218 s.norman@usa.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a licensed physical therapist with a facility that will allow me to utilize my neurological and manual training to provide the highest level of care to patients.
CAREER PROFILE: A newly graduated and enthusiastic physical therapist motivated to incorporate a wide range of treatment techniques that will assist patients in reaching their highest level of function. Execute outstanding interpersonal skills, and deeply committed to delivering quality care through a multidisciplinary team approach.
EDUCATION: University of St. Augustine for Health Science, San Marcos, CA August 2013-December 2015
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)o Received Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarshipo Graduated with High Honorso Advanced Coursework in:
S1- Advanced Spinal Examination, Evaluation, and ManipulationE1- Advanced Extremity Examination, Evaluation, and ManipulationMyofascial Manipulation
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR September 2007-December 2011
B.A., Early Elementary Education; focus in European History and Healtho Dean’s List each termo Received Presidential Scholarshipo NCAA Div. II Women’s Basketball Team membero ESOL Bilingual Teaching Endorsement
STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST INTERNSHIPS:St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Spokane, WA October 2015-November 2015
o Inpatient neurological rehabilitation settingo Spinal cord injury unit: Primarily SCI patients but also included CVA, amputee, cardiac
and orthopedic patientsShriners Hospitals for Children, Portland, OR July 2015-August 2015
o Outpatient and inpatient pediatric settingo Successfully treated a wide range of disorders- Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, skeletal
dysplasia, congenital hip dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, scoliosis o Gait analysis lab, serial casting, wheelchair fitting and training
The Vancouver Clinic - Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA May 2015-June 2015o Outpatient general setting- acute, chronic, vestibular, aquatics, pulmonary, hand,
women’s healthEnloe Medical Center, Chico, CA October 2014-December 2014
o Worked in the Neuro-Trauma ICUo Successfully treated patients with TBI, stroke, acute trauma, Parkinson’s Disease, and
spine pathologies
Sarah Norman, DPT320 Walnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
(360)441-7218 s.norman@usa.edu
WORK EXPERIENCE:PT Northwest, Monmouth, OR April 2012- May 2013
o PT Aide-assisted physical therapist with patientso Led patients through therapeutic exercise programs; therapeutic modalities such as:
electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cervical and lumbar traction, and iontophoresis
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:University of St. Augustine- Neurological Exercise Class January 2015-April 2015
o Evaluated neurological patients using functional outcome measureso Lead group exercises including LVST BIG, strengthening, and balance principleso Documented using SOAP notes and outcome measures to track progress
Shriners Children Hospital, Portland, OR September 2012
o Assisted PT and OT interventions on children aged 3 mo.-19 yr with congenital deformities, neurological deficits, and trauma injuries
o Prosthetic/Orthotic fitting and gait analysis was observed
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: o Heartsaver First Aid – American Heart Association
o Healthcare Provider- Adults/Children (CPR/AED) – American Heart Associationo Blood Borne Pathogens
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
o American Physical Therapy Association- California Chapter October 2013-Present
ADVANCED THERAPY RELATED COURSEWORK:o Inservice on AFO and Footwear Tuning for Pediatrics presented at Shriner’s Hospital for
Childreno Instructed Fall Prevention Training and outcome measures to medical professionals at St.
Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:o Enloe Medical Center Neurological Symposiumo St. Luke’s Fall Prevention Training for Medical Professionals
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITES: o Triathlons, running, road biking, swimming, hiking, basketball and soccer
REFERENCES: o Nicole Bedey- Former clinical instructor at St Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital……………
(509)473-6000 BedeyN@st-lukes.org
Sarah Norman, DPT320 Walnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
(360)441-7218 s.norman@usa.edu
o Amanda Stoltz- Former clinical instructor at Shriner’s Hospital for Children……………. (503) 221-3429 AStoltz@shrinenet.org
o Jim Mathews- Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, academic coordinator of clinical education…………………………………………………………………………………… (760) 591-3012 ext 2407 jmathews@usa.edu