Sidney Stoddard, PT, DPT, EdD

Experience

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  Community Health Center

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Human Resources Assistant

  Managed filing of all employ Medical/Personal Files into respective charts.Trained other Work Study students in HR policies and procedures.Inspected employee files for inaccuracies before Joint Commission Audit.

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  Physical Therapy Plus

  May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Student Physical Therapist

  Observed patients’ Exercise Treatment Rehabilitation Programs.Instructed patients in proper exercise form and techniques.Transcribed patient medical notes into charts.

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  Quinnipiac University

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  Assisted with annual Health Professions Career Fair logistics.Created marketing materials for upcoming career-related events.Assisted with the critique of student resumes and cover letters.Responded to inquiries from employers regarding job postings and events.Posted School of Health Sciences job listings to QU Career Connections site.Assisted with analysis of Graduate Survey data regarding job placement by major. Facilitated conflict mediations in the event of internal discords.Organized programs for residents using interior vendors and local businesses.Integrated information with Public Safety, Facilities, and Residential Life.Actively recruited new Resident Assistants year-round. Assisted students locked out of their residence hallsAnswered incoming calls regarding York HillPerformed various clerical duties for York Hill Residence Hall Directors

  • Graduate Assistant for School of Health Sciences

    Sept 2012 - May 2014

  • Resident Assistant

    Jan 2012 - May 2014

  • Front Office Clerk

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
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  Boys and Girls Clubs of America

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  America Reads Tutor

  Assisted students with homework after school.Provided adult supervision over students during after school hours.Tutored students with difficulty reading on critical thinking and reading development techniques.

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  St. Luke’s Physical Therapy

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Outpatient Orthopedic Student Physical Therapist

  Developed Exercise Treatment Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Programs for patients.Created and presented clinical in-services to healthcare professionals and medical personnel.Electronically documented patient medical notes into charts.Practiced proper billing procedures per Medicare regulations.

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  HCR ManorCare

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Skilled Nursing Facility Student Physical Therapist

  Effectively treated patients using evidence-based practice and inter-professional collaboration.Educated patients and families on the importance of fall risk prevention techniques.Utilized assorted neurological rehabilitation techniques to attempt to eliminate inpatient falls.

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  Coordinated Health

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Outpatient Orthopedic Student Physical Therapist

  Educated patients on proper weight bearing precautions using various assistive devices.Maintained accurate and detailed exercise flow sheets for use by PTAs.Instructed clinical staff on the performance of multiple Mulligan Concept techniques.Screened all patients for fall risks in accordance with a Medicare Prevention Assessment.Provided quality plans of care to referring physicians from throughout the surrounding area.

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  Lehigh Valley Health Network

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Inpatient Acute Care Student Physical Therapist

  Evaluated elective cardiothoracic surgery patients ranging from ages 24 to 93 years old.Implemented effective treatment plans to improve patient mobility, safety, and independence.Recommended patient discharge dispositions to various medical professionals.Supervised PTAs and collaborated with Occupational Therapists on medically complex patients.Participated in Grand Rounds with Respiratory Therapists, Physicians, and Case Managers.

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  St. Luke's University Health Network

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2016

  Outpatient Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist

  Provided quality patient care to maximize function, safety, mobility, and quality of life.Supervised PTAs and assigned caseloads based on patient volume throughout the week.Billed efficiently and ethically while adhering to various insurance policies and procedures. Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons on patient plans of care and rehabilitation potential.Tracked physical therapy metrics including percentage booked, evaluations, and missed visits.

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  Coordinated Health

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2019

  Outpatient Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist

  Managed clinic’s Environment of Care Team to ensure full compliance with Joint Commission regulations.Co-Chaired CH’s Ankle Special Interest Group providing continuing education and data analysis for outcomes.Participated in CH Shoulder Special Interest Group tasked with creating post-operative protocols for company use.Assisted in creation of Coordinated Health Center for Advanced Spine Care comprised of 17 select therapists whoprovide rapid care of spine patients using the latest research and evidence-based practice.Performed Home Care Visits for CH post-op patients to allow for seamless transition from the home to the clinic.Served as Clinical Instructor for a student on second clinical affiliation and assist with supervising other students.Advised Pain Management Doctors on current rehab practices regarding spine care and treatment techniques.Promoted physical therapy to in-network physicians regarding specialty treatment options available in the clinic.Created and presented a proposal to develop a Golf Fitness Program in outpatient clinic for cash basis.Conducted marketing and advertising at local out-of-network physician offices to establish new referral sources.Provided in-services on advanced ankle evaluation/treatment and Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy techniques.Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to develop protocols for surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation. Show less

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  Lehigh Valley Health Network

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Develop clinical education curriculum to standardize student engagement and expectations network-wide.Field 300+ annual student placement requests for PT, OT, and SLP students from nationwide academic programs.Serve on the Rehabilitation Research Advisory Board to facilitate and drive network clinical research.Develop a Continuing Education course to highlight the interdisciplinary approach to COVID-19 patient care.Act as Principal Investigator for award-winning research on PT-driven proning protocol of COVID-19 patients.Oversee student Capstone research from local universities to enhance the network clinical education program.Aide in the development of research agendas across the continuum of care in a tertiary health network.Improve clinical education of Clinical Instructors by obtaining Credentialed Clinical Instructor Certifications.Present at the state and national level on research conducted as an acute care physical therapist on COVID-19.Treat patients on the Critical Care, Cardiopulmonary, Medical-Surgical, and Emergency Department floors.Grow the clinical education program through process improvements to strategically partner with local universities.Present status updates to senior leadership on the development of standardizing the student program network-wide.Provide concierge service to strategic academic partners to consolidate research agendas and clinical education. Show less Designed an Occupational Therapy Screen to objectively standardize OT consults for Total Joint Replacements.Identified the need to create a research study examining the effects of using a NuStep on discharge disposition.Organized the daily staff schedule to address unit needs and staffing requirements based on OR volumes.Developed a performance improvement project to identify the capture rate of Day Zero Total Joint Replacements.Implemented scheduling changes to best meet the needs of the department and the patients at LVHN – Tilghman.Represent the Rehab Department at daily rounds as part of an interprofessional collaborative goal.Collaborate with various service lines to identify potential joint PI or research projects to improve department care. Show less

  • Clinical Team Leader - Student Programming

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Clinical Team Leader - Acute Care Orthopedics

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Outpatient Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist

    Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Inpatient Acute Care Staff Physical Therapist

    Mar 2020 - May 2020
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  Georgia Southern University

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Education

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Visiting Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Education

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023