1. Gary Gifford
105 Kingsley Blvd. (570) 780-8597
Peckville, Pa 18452 giffordg6@gmail.com
Objective
To become a Staff Physical Therapist
Education
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
B.S. in Exercise Science with concentration in Nutrition, May 2012
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, May 2015
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and
Conditioning Association
Clinical Experience
Concentra Physical Therapy
Baltimore, Md
• Treated patients in an outpatient setting
• Educated and treated patients based on impairments
Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center
Olyphant, Pa
• Evaluated patients and established a plan of care
• Educated family and patient on patient’s care and needs
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton, Pa
• Evaluated and treated patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Planned patient’s discharge
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center
Scranton, Pa
• Evaluated patients and progressed them through POC
• Educated patients and completed family training
June 2013-July 2013
June 2014-August 2014
January 2015-March 2015
March 2015-May 2015
Advanced Coursework
Sytematic Review presented at APTA’s CSM as a platform presentation
• Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy in Patients status post THA or TKA
Professional Membership
American Physical Therapy Association Member
University of Scranton Physical Therapy Club Member
Employment
Model/Cashier, Abercrombie and Fitch,
Scranton, Pa
• Resolved problems with customers and developed
communication system with co-workers
Assistant, Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer’s Office,
Scranton, Pa
• Worked with athletic trainers to set schedule
• Helped keep office environment clean and supplied
December 2008-February 2013
December 2013-January 2015
February 2013-December 2014
Volunteer Activities
Pitching Coach, Valley View High School,
Archbald, Pa
• Worked in a team oriented atmosphere
• Taught players how to act professionally
Volunteer, Allied Skilled Nursing Center,
Scranton, Pa
• Worked with therapists and learned proper procedures and
January 2009-May 2014
March 2009-June 2011
