Rachel Penn, PTA

Experience

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  University of Vermont

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2008

  Internship with Collections Manager

  • Assistant to the Collections Manager. • Duties included cataloguing, exhibit set-up, research, data entry, and administrative tasks.

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  Spark the Change Colorado

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2010

  AmeriCorps Environmental Engagement Coordinator

  • Completed a year of service as an AmeriCorps member with Metro Volunteers as their Environmental Engagement Coordinator. • Developed an initiative to recruit, train, and place volunteer leaders in organizations doing environmental work in underserved communities. • Complied and published a service-learning toolkit of self-directed projects for family volunteers. Created a streamlined system of response to group volunteer inquiries to be used by the Client Services team.

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  Volunteers of America Colorado Branch

  May 2010 - May 2015

  • Planned and delivered 100 volunteer projects/year and service learning activities for over 1,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including the Action Team, a program with the Major League Baseball Player’s Trust.• Created and implemented the Youth Volunteer Summer Institute, a service–learning leadership program for high school students.• Processed all inquires for individual youth, youth group, and family volunteers. • Coordinated and facilitated all youth group volunteer projects at 12 different sites. • Planned and executed monthly volunteer projects and child-friendly activities for families. • Coordinated youth groups to volunteer with the Head Start Mentoring Program; provided training, planned activities, and facilitated projects at three Head Starts schools. • Led monthly meetings, leadership trainings, and service projects for the VOA Action Team• Assisted with special events and corporate volunteer projects. Show less

  • Case Manager, Housing for Young Mothers

    Sept 2013 - May 2015

  • Youth and Family Volunteer Program Coordinator

    May 2010 - Sept 2013
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  Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Independently managed a caseload of up to 13 patients a day in a busy outpatient orthopedic setting• Communicated and collaborated effectively with 10 physical therapists to deliver high quality patient-centered care• Utilized my continuing education skills and knowledge in manual therapy and kinesiology taping to improve patient outcomes • Communicated effectively with and took detailed instructions from 11 therapists in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.• Exposure to the following modalities: electrical stimulations (IFC, NMES, pre-mod, and high volt), hot and cold packs, ice massage, Game Ready vasopnuematic compression, ultrasound, cervical traction, lumbar traction, iontophoresis, and paraffin.

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Physical Therapy Technician

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
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  Powerback Rehabilitation

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Student Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Managed a caseload of up to 13 patients per day in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a certified physical therapist assistant.Implemented individualized physical therapy interventions related to patient goals including therapeutic exercise, proprioceptive training, and functional mobility. • Provided patient and caregiver training on safety, use of assistive devices, body mechanics, post-op precautions, and home exercise programs.• Demonstrated compassionate and wrap-around care through communication and collaboration with appropriate healthcare staff and social workers. Show less

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  Cornerstone Orthopedics

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Student Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Managed a caseload of up to 11 patients per day in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.• Assessed individual patient needs and implemented individualized, safe, and effective therapeutic exercise programs.• Effectively performed instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on a variety of patients and soft tissue structures.• Observed MD during 3 orthopedic surgeries and 1 platelet rich plasma treatment.• Gained exposure to physical therapy treatment utilizing Pilates equipment. Show less

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  Craig Hospital

  Apr 2017 - May 2017

  Student Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Assisted in treatment of patients with both spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries including gait training, transfers, wheelchair management strengthening, and range of motion• Utilized aquatic therapy, Lokomat robot-assisted gait training, and functional electrical stimulation to supplement rehabilitation

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  PT Solutions Physical Therapy

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Physical Therapist Assistant
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  Legacy Healthcare Services

  Aug 2022 - now

  Physical Therapist Assistant
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  EmpowerMe Wellness

  Dec 2023 - now

  Physical Therapist Assistant
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  Powerback

  Apr 2024 - now

  Physical Therapist Assistant