Kelsey Wilkins
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Fitness Instructor with a proven track record in both settings with over 7 years of combined experience. Specializes in injury prevention and endurance training, enhancing patient mobility and fitness levels through innovative exercises and safe progression techniques. Excels in fostering positive relationships with patients and teammates as well as delivering personalized care, accurate charting and customer service skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Drayer Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Fitness Instructor
Ascend Climbing
02.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities, with a gear towards functional mobility and injury prevention.
Shoe Outfitter
Fleet Feet
03.2022 - Current
- Utilized advanced biometric scanners to interpret anatomical and arch positioning to match merchandise to customer needs and wants.
- Maintained high level of customer service while interacting with less than friendly customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Uniontown, PA07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Double Screenwriting & Acting
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2016
Skills
- Pelvic Floor Rehab Experience
- Heavy caseloads
- Gait analysis
- Proficient in Raintree and Epic
- Professional ethics
- Home Exercise Program Building
Certification
- Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
- Group Resistance Training Instructional Certificate – Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
- First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor's Certificate – American Red Cross.
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Timeline
Fitness Instructor
Ascend Climbing
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Drayer Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Shoe Outfitter
Fleet Feet
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Screenwriting & Acting
Point Park University
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