Olivia J. Deysher484-332-2705 43 Heartstone Circleolivia.j.snyder@gmail.com Bluffton, SC 29910

OBJECTIVE: Physical therapist passionate about providing quality evidenced-based patient-centered care

EDUCATION:Lebanon Valley College – Annville, PADoctorate of Physical Therapy May 2015Bachelor of Health Sciences and Spanish Minor May 2013Waikato University – Hamilton, New Zealand Mar. 2011 – Jun. 2011Semester Study Abroad Opportunity

EXPERIENCE:Lowcountry Therapy Center – Bluffton, SC Aug. 2015 – presentOutpatient Pediatrics

- Provided interdisciplinary care with speech and occupational therapy centered around play to patients with various diagnoses including developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, torticollis, idiopathic toe walking, tuberous sclerosis complex, CDKL5, down’s syndrome, chromosome deletion syndromes, hypotonia, and pediatric orthopedic cases

- Completed orthotic prescription coordinated with local orthotists for ankle-foot orthoses, supramalleolar orthoses, and cranial remolding orthoses including writing required letters of medical necessity

- Collaborated with equipment representatives for prescribing appropriate seating equipment- Recommended appropriate supportive sneakers for athletes in coordination with local running store- Administered pediatric outcome measures including the PDMS-2, BOT-2, PEDI-CAT and GMFM- Communicated with families and patients via the Spanish language both written and orally

Early Intervention- BabyNet certified – South Carolina’s early intervention program for children with developmental delays- Provided free screenings, evaluations and intervention for children with developmental delays and various

diagnoses in the natural environment at local preschools and the home setting- Collaborated with early interventionists as well as vision, speech and occupational therapists to provide

treatment centered around the complete child in the natural environment

CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS:Lowcountry Therapy Center – Bluffton, SC Jan. 2015 – May 2015Outpatient Pediatrics

- Provided evaluation and intervention to children with developmental delays, various medical diagnoses and orthopedic injuries in collaboration with speech and occupational therapists

- Performed specialized car seat fitting for a child with cerebral palsy- Presented a research article to rehabilitation staff on Idiopathic Toe Walking

Coordinated Health – Allentown, PA Jul. 2014 – Aug. 2014Outpatient Orthopedics

- Utilized McKenzie techniques, manual therapy, and instrument assisted massage - Evaluated and treated Spanish speaking patients and Worker’s Compensation cases- Administered evaluation and treatment to patients following various orthopedic surgeries including total

knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, spinal fusion as well as treated patients with low back pain and various extremity injuries

- Presented an in-service to rehabilitation staff on The Benefits of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationReading Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Wyomissing, PA May 2014 – Jun. 2014Transitional Sub-acute Unit

- Facilitated multidisciplinary team communication, provided patient/family education, completed discharge planning, prescribed assistive devices, utilized various transfers and mechanical lift systems

- Managed a variety of diagnoses including chronic stroke, inclusion body myositis, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and general de-conditioning

- Observed and treated patients in the traumatic brain injury unit for one day- Provided an in-service to rehabilitation staff on Functional Exercise in Older Adults

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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation at Easton Hospital – Easton, PA May 2013 – Jun. 2013Acute Care Hospital

- Provided transfer training to nursing staff, completed discharge planning, managed multiple lines/equipment, utilized Hoyer lifts, utilized all levels of transfers and facilitated multidisciplinary team communication

- Treated patients of various ages bedside in the intensive care, orthopedic, cardiac, oncology, general medicine units and emergency department. Diagnoses consisted of general de-conditioning, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, Parkinson’s Disease, and above knee amputation

- Presented an in-service to therapists on Rehabilitation of Patients with Lower Extremity Amputation

WORK EXPERIENCE:SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice (formerly Diakon) – Wyomissing, PA Aug. 2011 – Jun. 2015Personal Care Assistant

- Assisted older adults with activities of daily living and hygiene management, provided medication reminders, transportation to appointments and completed various errands

Lebanon Valley College – Annville, PA Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2014Information Desk Employee/Supervisor

- Managed student workers through on-call responsibilities, opened/closed main college center building, answered primary college telephone line, answered questions related to the college and campus events

COMMUNITY/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:Compassionate Undenied Rehabilitation Experience – Annville, PA Sep. 2012 – Dec. 2014Student-run Pro-bono Outpatient Clinic

- Outcomes director, clinic manager, and clinic volunteer in free physical therapy clinic

Lebanon Valley College Body Armor – Annville, PA Mar. 2013 – Oct. 2014Injury Prevention Program

- Instructed collegiate athletes in an evidence-based stretching and conditioning program

Vacation Bible School – Fleetwood, PA Aug. 2013 & Aug. 2014Volunteer Teacher

- Taught Bible lessons and led various activities for preschool to second grade aged children

Aquatic Exercise Program for Children with ASD – Annville, PA Mar. 2014 – Apr. 2014Health Promotions Project/Research Study

- Conducted research to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise on behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the social validity of the intervention

- Presented research at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting Feb. 2015

Lebanon County Special Olympics – Annville, PA Sep. 2009 – Dec. 2012Volunteer Opportunity

- Coached children with disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, and ASD

LANGUAGE/COMPUTER SKILLS:- Spanish skills: basic conversation, reading and writing ability including medical Spanish terminology- Computer-based Documentation Experience: EPIC, Rehab Optima, ReDoc, Web PT, Clinic Source