1. Cory D. Stephens, SPT
Permanent Address:
6236 B. Ave.
Loxley, AL, 36551
251-747-8121
cdstephens1@gmail.com
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Objective: To apply my physical therapy knowledge, superior work ethic and interpersonal skills
to exceed my employer expectations and patient needs.
Education Alabama State University – Montgomery, AL
Doctor of Physical Therapy - July 2017
University ofAlabama- Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Education - Graduated:December 2011
Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Minor: Biology
Work Bahama Bob’s Beachside Café - Gulf Shores, AL, May 2008 – Present
Experience Server/Bartender
Provided excellent customer service to patrons in a fast paced environment to
the satisfaction of my employer, who requested continuance of my
employment during college breaks.
Handled all monetary transactions in the restaurant while bartending.
Ivey’s Fine Dining - Robertsdale,AL,September 2006 – August 2008
Busser/Server
Responsible for providing a satisfying customer service experience for
customers through both meal service and bussing responsibilities.
Tasked with planning and organizing large dinner events.
Clinical
Experience Clinical I - Rehab First at Capitol Hill Healthcare Center - Montgtomery, AL
4 week clinical rotation Summer 2015
Skilled Nursing Facility
Focus: Handling skills, exercise prescription
Clinical II – Restore Therapy at Crowne Healthcare of Mobile- Mobile, AL
10 week clinical rotation, Summer 2016
Skilled Nursing Facility
Focus: Examination, evaluation, managing case load, communication
amongst healthcare team including rounds with Medical Doctor
Clinical III- Encore Rehabilitation- Foley, AL
8 week clinical rotation, Fall 2016
Outpatient Setting
Focus:
Clinical IV – UAB Spain Rehab Outpatient
8 week clinical rotation, Scheduled for Spring 2017
Clinical V - TBD
10 week clinical rotation, Scheduled for Summer 2017
2. Academic Clinical Research
Experience Impulse Inertial Trainer’seffect on patellar instability and knee pain-Fall 2016-
Spring 2017
Developed research protocol and submitted to Institutional Review Board for
approval.
Upon approval collected and analyzed data produced by research participants.
Delivered research presentation to faculty and colleagues as well as
undergraduate and graduate students regarding findings for research.
Community Community Based Project
Involvement Health Fair- Fall 2016
Performed health screenings to senior citizens to measure declining frailty and
the potential of fall risks, for the City of Montgomery and various other heath
organizations.
Leadership Alabama State University Department ofPhysical Therapy
Experience Vice President, Fall2014 - Summer 2017
Served as liaison to faculty and administration; tasked with distributing
communication to and from superiors to fellow classmates.
team building events with Class president.
Alabama State University Student Physical Therapy Organization
President - May 2015 - May 2016
Led meetings with attendees from the entire Department of Physical Therapy
including fellow students, faculty and staff.
Organized fundraisers and delegated tasks to other officers and members.
Professional Member of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Memberships Member of Alabama Physical Therapy Association (ALPTA)
And Certifications Member of Student Physical Therapy Organization (SPTO)
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
3. References:
Jennifer Ballard DPT, Office: 334-229-5034
Rehab First at Capitol Hill Healthcare Center- Montgomery, AL
Christina Creel DPT, Office: 251-473-8684
Restore Therapy at Crowne Healthcare of Mobile- Mobile, AL
Tina Bledsoe PT, Office: 251-929-4741
Encore Rehabilitation- Foley, AL