Rachel Penzenstadler

• Strengthened interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
• Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
• Demonstrated adaptability by learning new physical therapy paperwork programs and tools, enhancing overall efficiency within the intern role.
• Analyzed problems and worked with supervisor to develop solutions.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with movement exercises
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each patient's specific needs.
• Assisted in the implementation of therapeutic interventions under the guidance of physical therapists for optimal results in rehabilitating patients post-injury or surgery.

During the month of July I was able to shadow physical therapists in a variety of settings including;

- In patient rehabilitation

- Pelvic floor health

- Outpatient orthopedic

Shadowed physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Also helped maintain some front office and overall cleanliness of physical therapy rooms.