McKenzee Gertz
Fort Collins
Summary
Compassionate student physical therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong foundation of skills in rehabilitative exercises, manual therapy, patient assessment, and therapeutic modalities. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability which are crucial for understanding patients' needs and providing effective treatment plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Intern
UC Health Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Fort Collins
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with a physical therapist to plan and administer a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments to patients with a variety of diagnoses and complex medical conditions in the orthopedic setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of progress notes and daily notes according to guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Observed physical therapy assessments and treatments in specialized areas including vestibular and pelvic health physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Intern
Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Educated patients and families on early post-operative rehabilitation nature of symptoms, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans and determine appropriate discharge location.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to stay current with advancements in physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Intern
Streamline Sports Physical Therapy
Pocatello
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on most effective practices for pain alleviation, strengthening and rehabilitation.
- Assisted in providing sport and work-specific interventions for injured athletes and tacticle athletes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on the assessment findings of each patient.
- Assisted patients with sports injuries, orthopedic injuries, and neurological conditions.
Physical Therapy Aide/Medical Receptionist
Advanced Spine Physical Therapy
Fort Collins
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Applied modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and hot and cold packs as directed.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and patients by following infection control policies.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2021
Skills
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Orthopedic assessment
- Sports injury management
- Pain management strategies
- Empathetic and patient
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association
- CPR Certified
- HIPAA & OSHA Compliance Training
Accomplishments
- Team Captain Colorado College Women's Basketball / 2020, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Intern
UC Health Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
Physical Therapy Intern
Poudre Valley Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2025
Physical Therapy Intern
Streamline Sports Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapy Aide/Medical Receptionist
Advanced Spine Physical Therapy
06.2021 - 07.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Arts - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Colorado College
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