This document is a resume for Daniel A. Sledz, who received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marquette University in 2016. It summarizes his clinical experience in sub-acute, outpatient, and inpatient physical therapy settings. It also outlines his leadership roles as an APTA student liaison and tutor, as well as professional experience as a hotline operator and concessions shift leader. References are provided.
1. Daniel A. Sledz
2038 Spring Green Drive Wheaton, IL 60189
630-386-6102 dasledz91@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
2014-2016 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
College of Health Sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2010-2014 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Sciences with a Major of Biomedical Sciences
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
March 2016- HCR Manor Care Hinsdale, IL
May 2016 Sub-Acute Physical Therapy Student Intern
Evaluated, treated, and provided appropriate discharge recommendations for a primarily
geriatric population with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurologic impairments.
Collaborated with OTs and other health care professionals for co-treating low-level
patients.
Presented an in-service on outcome measures suitable for low-level, mid-level, and high-
level patients in the sub-acute setting.
January 2016- Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Melrose Park, IL
March 2016 Outpatient Geriatric Physical Therapy Student Intern
Evaluated, treated, and provided appropriate discharge recommendations for a primarily
geriatric population with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurologic
disorders.
Communicated in Spanish with non-English speaking patients.
Presented an in-service on newer functional outcome measures appropriate for the acute
and outpatient setting.
Independently managed billing, tracked number of visits, and completed required
documentation for Medicare and other insurance authorizations.
August 2015- Marquette University Physical Therapy Milwaukee, WI
December 2015 Advanced Geriatric Elective Participant
Performed outcome measures and assessed fall risk status of elderly participants of a two-
day STEADI fall risk screening at Tudor Oaks Health Center in Muskego, Wisconsin.
Utilized the mini-BEST functional outcome measure to assess fall risk status of
participants with Parkinson’s Disease at the Family Jewish Community Center in White
Fish Bay, Wisconsin
Participated in weekly discussions on various topics pertaining to geriatric health care.
Collaborated with peers on a research study and posterpresentation on the effectiveness
of the Otago Exercise Program for decreasing fall risk in the geriatric population.
June 2015- ProHealth Care Mukwonago, WI
August 2015 Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Student Intern
Evaluated and treated patients of a wide age range (13-70+) who presented primarily with
various musculoskeletal and pain-related disorders.
Observed a vestibular specialist who treated patients with conditions such as BPPV and
vertigo.
Utilized manual therapy techniques,joint mobilizations, strength training, and electro-
physical agents as needed to facilitate patient progress.
Researched, led, and supervised aquatic therapy for patients with pain-related disorders.
2. November 2014- Community First Medical Center Chicago, IL
December 2014 Inpatient Acute Physical Therapy Student Intern
Evaluated and treated patients who presented primarily with acute cardiopulmonary and
neurologic disorders as well as orthopedic post-op joint replacements.
Gained experience with performing co-evaluations with an occupational therapist.
Presented a case study on a patient with an unusualTIA presentation to the physical
therapists at the facility.
PROFESSIONAL & WORK EXPERIENCE:
December 2015 Marquette University Physical Therapy Milwaukee, WI
Continuing Education Course on Functional Outcome Measures for RehabCare
Collaborated with peers on researching, creating handouts,presenting,and leading lab
demonstrations for a 2-hour continuing education class titled “Putting the Fun in
Functional Outcome Measures,” which focused on different outcome measures that could
be used on low-level, moderate-level, and high-level patients.
August 2012- AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI
May 2014 Hotline Operator
Field phone calls from AIDS Resource Hotline and provide callers with information on
AIDS susceptibility and options as well as on overall health promotion.
Trained and supervised new callers.
August 2010- Marquette Alumni Memorial Union Milwaukee, WI
May 2014 ConcessionsShift Leader
Worked in conjunction with student managers by supervising and delegating tasks to
employees as well as running booths for various sporting events at Marquette University.
Assisted with cashier training, money collection, and counting.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
August 2013- Marquette University Physical Therapy Milwaukee, WI
December 2015 APTA Student Liaison
Collaborated with peers on relaying information from the Wisconsin student chapterof
the APTA to Marquette’s DPT program.
Head of recruiting and interviewing possible candidates and orientating new members.
Assisted with fundraisers such as PT Day of service projects, t-shirt sales,and care
packages for finals.
January 2015- Marquette University Physical Therapy Milwaukee, WI
December 2015 Student Tutor
Held 1-on-1 review sessions forDPT students forexercise physiology,general
pathology,and pathophysiology and aging.
CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
2015-Present Otago Exercise Program for Fall Prevention Training
2013-Present Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate
2013-Present CPR & AED/First Aide Certification Under the American Red Cross
2013-Present APTA Student Member, including memberships to geriatric and neurology sections
ADDITIONAL SKILL SETS:
Intermediate proficiency with Spanish
3. Daniel A. Sledz
2038 Spring Green Drive Wheaton, IL 60189
630-386-6102 dasledz91@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Amanda Lien, DPT
Phone number: (630) 325-9630
Cell phone number: (630) 886-2757
E-mail: mandyflien@gmail.com
Danille Parker, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Phone number: (414) 288- 3179
E-mail: Danille.Parker@marquette.edu
Sharon Varnas, PT
Phone number: (708) 538-4942
Cell phone number: (630) 421-6505
E-mail: sharon_varnas@luhs.org