EDUCATION:
Masters of Physical Therapy August 2002 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
B.S. in Exercise Physiology; May 1998: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NYU Medical Center: The RUSK Institute
August 2003-Present
Physical Therapist New York,NY
Staff therapist currently on a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation rotation:
Responsible for complete phase II cardiac rehab and out-patient pulmonary rehabilitation caseload
Completed one year rotation in out-patient physical therapy department including Aquatic Therapy Treatment.
Hospital for Joint Disease
August 2004-Present
Physical Therapist New York, NY
Per-diem therapist covering
acute care
orthopedic
neurological
pediatric rehabilitation units.
Maimonides Medical Center; Brooklyn, NY
November 2002-August 2003
Physical Therapist
Staff therapist responsible for:
initial evaluation
physical
therapy intervention
discharge planning of patients in an acute care bedside facility.
Additional Work Experience in Rehabilitation:
Recreational Therapy Assistant
January-May 2000
The Sephardic Home for the Aged; Brooklyn, NY
Coordinated daily activities and weekly trips for nursing home residents.
Supervised and scheduled volunteers from local schools.
Fitness Supervisor
January 1998-August 1999
Living Well: University of Florida faculty and staff fitness facility Gainesville, FL
Trained, supervised and evaluated staff of twenty-five employees and students.
Worked closely with members of facility by performing fitness assessments, developing individual exercise prescriptions and conducting fitness and wellness workshops.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
New York State License #024642-1 November 2002
CPR Certification: American Heart Association April 2003
OSHA: Blood borne Pathogens Rule January 2001
MEDX: Lumbar and Cervical Extension May 1998
Cervical Extension May 1998
References available upon request