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Alyssa Arms

Alyssa Arms

Lead Orientation Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Doctor of Physical Therapy. Orthopedic Specialist. Owner, Back in Step PT. Host, Dance Med Spotlight podcast. Part-time faculty, CU DPT. National circuit West Coast Swing competitor. Dance enthusiast.

  • Education

    • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

      2007 - 2010
      Doctor of Physical Therapy - DPT

      Activities and Societies: - 2010 - Herbert J. Levy Humanitarian Award, University of Colorado Physical Therapy Alumni Association - 2009 - Outstanding Service to the University of Colorado Denver by an Individual - APTA Student Special Interest Group Vice President

    • University of Denver

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology, General

      Activities and Societies: - Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

  • Experience

    • University of Denver

      Feb 2005 - Sept 2006
      Lead Orientation Intern

      - Recruited, selected, and trained new orientation interns and leaders.- Managed a team of seven interns and nearly 100 student leaders.- Coordinated with local businesses for donations and advertisements.- Assisted with incoming first-year students and their parents, as well as University faculty and staff with new student orientation activities.

    • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

      Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
      Student Liaison

      - Organized and executed interdisciplinary programming for students, staff, and faculty according to the room theme.- Coordinated events with other programs and off-campus organizations.- Managed SAC budget and generation of additional budgeting funds.- Created and promoted a one-week long campus-wide event related to Traumatic Brain Injury awareness, prevention, and recovery. The event included survivors, providers, and specialists from across the state of Colorado.

    • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

      Jun 2008 - now

      Spring SemesterDPTR 6301: Medical Conditions I; Associated faculty/lab instructor DPTR 6303: Medical Conditions III; Associated faculty/lab instructor, guest lecturer Summer SemesterDPTR 5201: Examination and Evaluation I; Associated faculty/lab instructor DPTR 5211: Foundations of Intervention I; Coordinator Fall SemesterDPTR 5202: Examination and Evaluation II; CoordinatorDPTR 5212: Foundations of Intervention II; Associated faculty/lab instructorDPTR 6302: Medical Conditions II, Associated faculty/lab instructor• Lab Management Task Force member• Student Events Committee member• Scholarship and Awards Committee member• Faculty Development Committee member Show less - Assist students in various lab courses: cardiopulmonary, patient transfers/handling, palpation skills, orthopedics, goniometry, and general assessment skills.- Assist core faculty with lesson planning, lab set-up, grading of assignments and exams, assist in writing exam items, and coordination of lab assistants.- Participate in student assessments and examination throughout the program, including in clinical scenarios.- Annually participate in all interview days of prospective students for the DPT program.Guest lecturer:- Examination and Evaluation of the Integumentary System – Development and delivery of 2 hours of lecture and lab.- Wound Care – 12 hours of lecture and lab, including online content development and delivery.- DPTR 6301: Medical Conditions I; Associated faculty/lab instructor - DPTR 6303: Medical Conditions III; Associated faculty/lab instructor, guest lecturer- DPTR 5201: Examination and Evaluation I; Associated faculty/lab instructor - DPTR 5211: Foundations of Intervention; Associated faculty/lab instructor- DPTR 5202: Examination and Evaluation II; Associated faculty/lab instructor, guest lecturer- DPTR 5212: Foundations of Intervention II; Associated faculty/lab instructor- DPTR 6302: Medical Conditions II, Associated faculty/lab instructor Show less

      • Clinical Senior Instructor

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Clinical Senior Instructor

        Nov 2016 - Jul 2023

      • Lab Assistant/Consultant

        Sept 2013 - Oct 2016

      • Student Lab Consultant/Aide

        Jun 2008 - Sept 2013

    • HealthONE

      Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

      (The Medical Center of Aurora - TMCA) -Provided in-patient physical therapy services for a 346-bed acute care hospital, as well as both in-patient and out-patient wound care services.-Assessed patients’ rehabilitation needs, coordinated patient care with a multi-disciplinary team, and provided direct patient care for medically complex patients (pediatric to geriatric).-Restored function for patients following disease, injury, or surgical intervention, including multi-trauma, total joint replacement, loss of limb, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other medical conditions/interventions.Teaching contributions:- Delivered in-service presentations--- “Chiari Malformation: A Case Study”--- “Kinesiotape: Principles and Application”- Acted as Clinical Instructor, including:--- Two prospective DPT students,--- Four 2nd year DPT students, and--- One 3rd year DPT student. Show less

      • Employee Advisory Group member

        Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

      • Safe Patient Handling and Movement Committee member

        Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

      • Staff Physical Therapist

        Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

    • CACC Physical Therapy

      May 2012 - Sept 2013
      Physical Therapist

      - Provided high quality out-patient orthopedic physical therapy services in a high-volume clinic.- Worked in a PT/PTA team model to carry out customized and progressive care plans for patients following trauma, pre- and post-surgery, and with a variety of other orthopedic conditions.- Provided aquatic therapy with individualized exercise programs, as well as assist with aquatic program development and equipment recommendations.

    • HealthONE

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2020

      (Swedish Medical Center)- Worked per diem at a Level I Trauma Center, specifically in-patient acute care and acute rehab services.Teaching contributions:- Acted as supervising therapist for numerous observation students who were obtaining hours to apply to physical therapy programs.- Delivered an in-service series to department staff, “Back & Neck Pain: Evaluation and Treatment in the Acute Care Setting”.- Acted as department contact person regarding any questions related to the adoption of Continuing Competency requirements for Colorado physical therapists. Show less

      • PRN Physical Therapist

        Mar 2014 - Jun 2020

      • PRN Physical Therapist

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

    • Back in Step Physical Therapy, P.C.

      Jan 2017 - now
      Owner

      I keep dancers happy and healthy, whether they're dancing under the spotlight or dancing the night away.

    • University of Northern Colorado

      Jun 2020 - now
      Guest Lecturer

      DNCE693-700 Popular Dance Forms – 12 hours of lecture and lab, including online content development and delivery, teaching dance educators about dance injury prevention.

    • Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine

      Jun 2020 - May 2021
      Guest Instructor

      Guest Instructor for online Zoom-based integrated medicine course.

    • Dance Med Spotlight

      May 2023 - now
      Show Host

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trigger Point Dry Needling

      Kinetacore

    • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

      Jun 2016

    • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

      American Heart Association

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alyssa Arms
      CU Anschutz Alumni Hero recognition, University of Colorado Anschutz Alumni - Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Alyssa Arms
      Alumni Achievement Award, University of Colorado Physical Therapy Alumni Association - Dec 2023
    • Awarded to Alyssa Arms
      Herbert J. Levy Humanitarian Award University of Colorado Physical Therapy Alumni Association - May 2010 The CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association established this award to honor Herbert J. Levy, PT, a pioneer in physical therapy. Herb graduated in the first Physical Therapy class at the University of Colorado in 1948, helped establish several physical therapy and rehabilitation programs throughout the city of Denver, and developed one of the first private physical therapy practices. His involvement in the field of physical therapy continued long after his retirement from practice in 1986. He was… Show more The CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association established this award to honor Herbert J. Levy, PT, a pioneer in physical therapy. Herb graduated in the first Physical Therapy class at the University of Colorado in 1948, helped establish several physical therapy and rehabilitation programs throughout the city of Denver, and developed one of the first private physical therapy practices. His involvement in the field of physical therapy continued long after his retirement from practice in 1986. He was an ardent supporter of and valued the relationship that he had with the Program. In 1988 he received the first Alumni of the Year Award, and in 1989 the Program’s library was named in his honor. The recipient of this award personifies the attributes of Herb Levy; demonstrating consistent commitment to the profession of physical therapy and to the CU Physical Therapy Program, honorable actions and thoughts, and having pride in family, a kind heart, a warm smile, and a generosity of spirit. Show less
    • Awarded to Alyssa Arms
      Outstanding Service to the University of Colorado Denver by an Individual - 2009
    • Awarded to Alyssa Arms
      Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society - Honorary Inductee - 2007

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Doctors for Dancers
      Doctors for DancersAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Member

      Issued by The Bridge Dance Project
      The Bridge Dance ProjectAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Advisory Committee Member, Guest Speaker

      Issued by Cherry Creek Innovation Campus on Jul 2019
      Cherry Creek Innovation CampusAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Nominating Committee Member

      Issued by American Physical Therapy Association Performing Arts SIG on Jan 2025
      American Physical Therapy Association Performing Arts SIGAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Member

      Issued by Toastmasters International on Feb 2019
      Toastmasters InternationalAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Physical Therapy Alumni Association

      Issued by University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on Jan 2011
      University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • CPR Instructor

      Issued by American Heart Association on Jun 2010
      American Heart AssociationAssociated with Alyssa Arms

    • Co-Event Director

      Issued by 5280 Swing Dance Championships on Jan 2011
      5280 Swing Dance ChampionshipsAssociated with Alyssa Arms