Matthew Anderson

Experience

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  Virginia Hospital Center

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Volunteer

  I volunteered at the In-Patient Rehabilitation facility at VHC as part of my clinical shadowing hours to prepare for DPT applications. The patient profile were mainly neurological and geriatric settings.

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  OrthoBethesda

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Intern

  I interned at OrthoBethesda to gain critical shadowing experience in an outpatient, orthopedic setting in preparation for DPT applications.

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  University of Delaware

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Student
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  UF Health

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Rehab Aide/Student Intern

  As part of my undergraduate graduation requirement, I am completing my 13 week clinical internship with the Acute Therapy Team at Heart, Vascular, and Neuromedicine Hospital at Shands Hospital.

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  MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Physical Therapy Student Intern

  Under general Clinical Instructor supervision, evaluated and treated a wide variety of orthopedic and sports related diagnoses including post-op joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, ACL repairs and reconstructions, various shoulder pathologies (impingement, frozen shoulder, etc.), cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, gait and balance abnormalities, generalized weakness, and chronic LBP. Applied accumulated knowledge from 2 years of didactic curriculum across 400 patient-contact hours. Gained valuable knowledge on managing a full-time case load, efficient and effective documentation, and incorporating new manual techniques learned from well-established colleagues. Vis mindre

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  Advanced Rehabilitation, Inc

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Physical Therapy Student Intern

  Under general Clinical Instructor supervision, evaluated and treated a wide variety of orthopedic and sports related diagnoses including overhead throwers injuries (RTC repair, UCL repair/reconstruction, TOS), post-op joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, ACL repairs and reconstructions, Achilles pathologies, runner’s chronic injuries (MTSS, tib-post syndrome, poor loading mechanics). Applied accumulated knowledge from 2 years of didactic curriculum across 400 patient-contact hours. Gained valuable knowledge on managing high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, complexities of managing insurance and billing, and incorporating new manual techniques learned from a renowned sport physical therapist and PT researcher. Vis mindre

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  JAMES A.HALEY VA HOSPITAL

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2023

  Physical Therapy Student Intern

  Under general Clinical Instructor supervision of an ABPTS certified NCS PT, evaluated and treated a wide variety of neurological and traumatic accident pathologies including TBI, stroke, MVA, and complex fractures. Applied accumulated knowledge from 2 years of didactic curriculum across 400 patient-contact hours. Gained valuable knowledge on direct management of these pathologies as well as effectively treating in the presence of relevant comorbidities such as aphasia, memory and perceptual deficits, and cognitive dysfunction. Vis mindre

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  Florida Orthopaedic Institute

  Mar 2024 - now

  Physical Therapist