Robert Meier

Robert Meier

Student Physical Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physical Therapist

  • Education

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2007 - 2009
      Master's degree Jazz Studies

      Awarded a graduate teaching assistantship.

    • Northwestern University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor's of Music degree Jazz Studies - Double bass

      Performed in Jazz combo, Jazz band, Northwestern University Symphonic Orchestra, and student led chamber ensembles.Received private lessons from both Jazz and Classical faculty.

    • Samuel Merritt University

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy

      Class Co-presidentPeer Tutor - Anatomy

  • Experience

    • Concentra

      Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
      Student Physical Therapist

      Examined and treated clients in the orthopedic outpatient setting.Developed treatment plans specific to client's work needs while also following return-to-work guidelines.Given my bilingual ability, my caseload almost entirely consisted of native Spanish speaking patients. I used my Spanish skills to interview, examine, and teach home exercise programs.

    • John Muir Health

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Student Physical Therapist

      Eight-week clinical experience in acute care at John Muir Medical Center. Used evidence-supported and objective measures, such as the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AMPAC), Oswestry Disability Index, Berg Balance test, and Function in Sitting Test (FIST), to help justify my discharge recommendations. Exposed to highly complex medical diagnoses, with patients presenting a combination of neurological, cardiopulmonary, and musculoskeletal impairments. Performed examinations and treatments while patients were connected to intravenous lines, drainage pumps, telemetry, and supplemental oxygen. Show less

    • UHS Tang Center

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
      Physical Therapist Intern

      Worked full-time in the outpatient orthopedic setting.Examined, treated, and discharged patients with a wide variety of injuries associated with athletics, sedentary activities, and surgical procedures.Treatments consisted of a combination of manual techniques, exercise, modalities, and education, using online tools to make printouts of exercise programs with pictures.Utilized slow-motion software on an iPad to analyze running and teach patients how their mechanics were affecting their performance.Delegated appropriate tasks to PT aide during treatments.Refined my diligence of examination procedures, treatment plan implementation, discharge planning, and overall performance efficiency for timely documentation. Show less

    • Kaiser Permanente

      Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
      PNF Resident

      Worked as a resident for the 3-month proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation program in the acute rehabilitation setting.Worked as "gait therapist" to assess and treat gait dysfunction.Treated patients in "self care," which addressed movement dysfunction in bed mobility and transfers. Completed didactic coursework involving philosophy and techniques of PNF, pathology of neurological diagnoses (eg. stroke, Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury).

    • Kaiser Permanente

      Feb 2017 - now
      Physical Therapist

      Working with outpatient orthopedic and neurological populations and in inpatient acute care. Piloting stroke support group, one meeting per month.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR and AED

      American Heart Association
    • Licensed Physical Therapist

      Physical Therapy Board of California
      Nov 2016
    • Neurologic Board-Certified Specialist

      American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Faces for the Future on Apr 2014
      Faces for the FutureAssociated with Robert Meier
    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Redwoods Assisted Living Facility Health Fair on Feb 2013
      The Redwoods Assisted Living Facility Health FairAssociated with Robert Meier
    • Physical Therapy Volunteer

      Issued by Veteran Administration on Jun 2012
      Veteran AdministrationAssociated with Robert Meier
    • Physical Therapy Volunteer

      Issued by Physical Therapy Associates on Jun 2011
      Physical Therapy AssociatesAssociated with Robert Meier
    • Physical Therapy Volunteer

      Issued by Healthwell Physical Therapy Group on Jun 2011
      Healthwell Physical Therapy GroupAssociated with Robert Meier