Michael Palomo

Experience

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  Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers combined with Athletico Physical Therapy

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  Rehabilitation Technician

  •Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under the direction of professional staff.

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  Athletico

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Office Coordinator

  •Served as the liaison between insurance companies, patients, clinical staff and the billing center.•Works well to communicate in a professional setting; additionally, train staff on the administrative duties of the clinic.

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  VA CENTRAL IOWA HCS-DES MOINES

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Student Physical Therapist

  •Conducted initial evaluations, created, and executed individualized treatment plans for Veterans based on various trunk and upper and lower extremity conditions. •Prescribed and educated Veterans on various assistive devices, compression stockings, and durable medical equipment based on environmental aspects to ensure safety. •Participated in an interdisciplinary approach to discuss and implement chronic pain treatment philosophies to assist Veterans in improving their understanding and management of impairments. Show less

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  HSHS St. John's Hospital

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Student Physical Therapist

  •Responsible for evaluating and treating patients in an acute hospital population, consisting of post-surgical arthroplasty, cerebral vascular accident, and general orthopedic conditions. •Participated in multi-disciplinary rounds, directed supportive personnel, and educated patients and their families on expected outcomes and precautions/contraindications regarding surgical conditions.

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  Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  Student Physical Therapist

  •Provided rehabilitative care for the adult and geriatric outpatient population with health conditions ranging from knee osteoarthritis, acute cervical radiculopathy, low back pain to older adults with balance impairments, and general deconditioning. •Worked alongside CI to implement PNF philosophies, specifically techniques from the Institute of Physical Art, to address patient’s impairments holistically. •Created and marketed a presentation to the Veteran community on the importance of physical therapy services to ensure safety and health in the Veteran population. Show less

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  Health Motion Physical Therapy Services

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Student Physical Therapist

  •Evaluated and treated adult patients with adhesive capsulitis, RTC impingement, lumbar and cervical pain, and neurological conditions such as post-cerebral vascular accidents and Guillain-Barre syndrome. •Implemented specific manual therapy techniques (ex. Cross-friction, lumbar mobilizations, rolphing/mobilizations for adhesive capsulitis) taught by CI to facilitate improvements in patient function and satisfaction. •Provided succinct and appropriate direction to support personnel to ensure patient care was effective and efficient. Show less

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  ATI Physical Therapy

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Physical Therapist
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  VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

  Jun 2021 - now

  Staff Physical Therapist