Kelsey Colpitts

Experience

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  Lewis & Clark College

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  HCI Lab coordinator

  -Kept the lab running smoothly-Kept the computers updated -Grading

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  OHSU

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Volunteer Research Assistant

  -Child tester in an ADHD lab -Administered a variety of standardized tests for adolescents-Efficient data entry -Trained volunteers

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  Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Physical Therapist Aide

  -Performed patient care-Receptionist

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  OHSU

  May 2011 - Aug 2014

  Research Assistant II

  -Pediatric Anesthesiology Department and Child Psychology Department-Assisted with protocol developments-Lead IRB submissions by creating and submitting all study documents-Assisted with participant recruitment-Assisted with data collection and management-Assisted with manuscript preparation

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  Amherst Physical Therapy

  Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Student Physical Therapist

  •40 hour part time affiliation in outpatient orthopedic clinic •Exposure to dry needling techniques and Graston techniques •Patient education and development of Home Exercise Programs

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  Concentra Urgent Care

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Student Physical Therapist

  8 week full-time clinical affiliation • Outpatient Orthopedics, focus on Workers Compensation for acute and overuse injuries • Evaluated, developed and modified plans of care and HEP • Practiced Manual Therapy, McConnell Taping, and Graston Techniques • Presented inservice on “Current Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”

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  Exeter Hospital Pediatric

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Student Physical Therapist

  •40 hour part time affiliation with a focus in pediatrics •Designed treatment sessions for children with Spina Bifida, Cri du Chat, developmental delays, musculoskeletal injuries and neurological disorders •Evaluated, developed, and modified plans of care and HEP

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  Infinity Rehab

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Student Physical Therapist

  10 week full-time affiliation•Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation •Evaluated, developed plans of care, and performed treatment sessions for patients with orthopedic issues, neurological diseases and disorders, cardio-pulmonary disorders, metabolic disorders, general de-conditioning, and/or required a wheelchair assessment •Presented inservice on: Proper body mechanics and techniques for transfers AND how to prevent pressure sores from occurring

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  Oregon Health and Science University

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Student Physical Therapist

  10 week full-time clinical affiliation • Outpatient neurological rehabilitation with a focus on Parkinson’s Disease and movement disorders• Other disorders included: Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Systems Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, mTBI, vestibular problems, and CVA’s • Co-taught a weekly Parkinson’s Disease exercise class, participated in Next-Step Clinic • Presented in-service on “Mental Imagery”

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  Kindering

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Student Physical Therapist

  10 week full-time clinical affiliation • Early intervention rehabilitation with a focus on early mobility• Kids Clinic (ages 3-10 years) • Common disorders included: Down Syndrome, Autism, Developmental Delay, Idiopathic Toe Walking, metabolic disorders • Presented in-service on “Typical Foot Development and Common Pediatric Foot Disorders”

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  Infinity Rehab

  May 2017 - Nov 2018

  Physical Therapist
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  The Parkinson's Fitness Project

  Jun 2018 - now

  Physical Therapist
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  RUN SEATTLE PHYSICAL THERAPY PLLC

  Jan 2020 - now

  Physical Therapist