Professional Resume Template for
Physical Therapist
Katelyn M. Reynolds
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0184
katelyn.reynolds@rehabmail.com
linkedin.com/in/katelyn-reynolds-pt | ptrehabinsights.com
Professional Summary
Goal-directed Physical Therapist with 5 years of clinical practice designing and executing rehabilitation programs across outpatient orthopedic clinics and inpatient health systems. Specializes in manual therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, and neuromuscular re-education. Successfully optimized patient care pathways at a major rehabilitation facility, reducing average patient discharge time by 12% and increasing clinic throughput by 15%. Competent in electronic documentation platforms including WebPT, Epic EHR, and Clinicient. Committed to advancing patient functional mobility and long-term wellness outcomes through evidence-based treatments.
Work Experience
Senior Physical Therapist — Ascension Health Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL | October 2023 – Present
- Coordinated comprehensive orthopedic therapy plans for 42 patients weekly, restoring functional mobility by 25% and reducing recovery times by an average of 8 days.
- Supervised 3 physical therapy assistants and 2 rehabilitation aides, organizing weekly caseload distribution to improve clinical staff utilization by 18%.
- Pioneered a clinic-wide fall prevention initiative for 85 geriatric outpatients, which successfully decreased overall post-discharge patient fall incidents by 35%.
- Implemented WebPT EHR documentation workflows across a multi-disciplinary team, reducing monthly billing cycle delays by 14% and decreasing administrative overhead.
Physical Therapist — Midwest Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Oak Park, IL | June 2021 – September 2023
- Delivered manual therapy and therapeutic exercises for 55 postsurgical patients, yielding a 92% satisfaction rate and achieving range of motion targets 2 weeks early.
- Designed 30 individualized home exercise programs weekly using MedBridge software, resulting in a 22% improvement in patient treatment plan adherence rates.
- Collaborated with 12 orthopedic surgeons to align postoperative clinical protocols and care plans, which lowered secondary rehabilitation readmission rates by 15%.
- Instructed 8 educational workshops on workplace ergonomics for local corporate clients, training over 180 employees to decrease postural strain complaints by 28%.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 2021
Skills
Patient assessment, Manual therapy, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Sports medicine, Neuromuscular re-education, Patient education, Wound care, Epic EHR, WebPT, MedBridge, Therapeutic exercise, Kinesiology taping, Cardiopulmonary rehab, Geriatric therapy
Projects
Orthopedic Recovery Pathway Redesign
Role: Clinical Lead
Tools: WebPT, Excel, MedBridge
Redesigned the post-operative rehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty, decreasing the average timeline to reach functional milestones by 18%.
Geriatric Balance & Fall Prevention Program
Role: Program Coordinator
Tools: Excel, Epic EHR, MS Teams
Developed and launched a specialized balance training curriculum for seniors, reducing program dropout rates by 25% and improving client balance scores by 30%.
Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist (State of Illinois) (2021)
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) (2024)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Provided mobility screens at community health events (2022-present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Physical Therapist
Job Market Insights
$82,000
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$122,000
Avg:
$100,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for skilled Physical Therapists in the United States remains strong, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting an 11% employment growth from 2024 to 2034. This growth is much faster than the average for all occupations, driven by the expanding healthcare needs of an aging baby-boom generation staying active later in life. Additionally, the prevalence of chronic health conditions and the increasing focus on non-pharmacological pain management and post-surgical rehabilitation will continue to spur demand in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and residential care facilities.
11% growth over 10 years
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