Andrea W.

EDUCATION:
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY May 2013
 Doctorate of Physical Therapy DPT, Merit Scholarship
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL December 2009
 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Cum Laude, Minor: Sports Medicine

PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE:

New Dimensions Physical Therapy: Manhasset, NY October 2015-PRESENT
Orthopedic and Women's Health Physical Therapist

Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine: Newton, MA August 2013-August 2015
Women’s Health and Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist

 Assessed and provided treatment for patients with pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence, pregnancy and postpartum
issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain during individual 45 minute treatment sessions. Also worked closely with long distance runners on injury prevention and gait analysis on treadmill.
 Oversaw and was responsible for a caseload that consisted of 50% general orthopedic patients and 50% pelvic floor patients
 Completed a women’s health mentorship with an experienced women’s health physical therapist on staff
 Performed monthly journal reviews for the women’s health staff and evaluated the most current level of evidence and
application to practice

Recovery Physical Therapy: New York, NY January-May 2013
Internship I &2 Student: Outpatient Orthopedics

 Evaluated patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions and implemented individualized plans of care
 Performed manual therapy skills such as spinal mobilization and manipulation, joint mobilization, and soft tissue massage
 Presented evidence based in-services on the use of thoracic manipulation and conservative rehab of the throwing athlete

New York Presbyterian Hospital: Weill Cornell, New York, NY May-August 2012
Clinical Education II Student: Acute Care Cardiopulmonary
 Designed plans of care and treated patients with cardiopulmonary conditions and various neurological conditions in the ICU
and step down units
 Administered and taught patients chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, huffing, and active cycle of breathing
 Presented and implemented an evidence based in-service on alternative independent airway clearance techniques

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, NY October-December 2011
Clinical Education I Student: Inpatient Orthopedics

 Designed individualized treatment plans for patients with joint replacements and various orthopedic fractures
 Reported status of patients at weekly rounds to the medical team and determined appropriate discharge plans
 Presented an evidence based in-service on the use of Pilates exercises post TKR/THR in the inpatient rehab setting

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
 Herman and Wallace: Pelvic Floor Level 1, Coccyx Pain: Evaluation and Treatment, Pudendal Neuralgia Assessment,
Treatment and Differentials, Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient, Care of the Postpartum Patient
 Other: Kinesiotaping Level 1 and 2

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
• Founding member of Columbia Cares, a PT service-learning program to Guatemala

NCAA Division 1 Cross Country Athlete: University of Miami, FL
Ran 5k, 6K, 2 mile, and mile run
Best Mile Time: 5:24
Have been running since 8th grade

Injury Screen to identify your weakest points, organized workout plans consisting of recovery, tempo, and speedwork runs, cross training advice, running gait analysis for injury prevention, return to run programs for people previously injured.