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1. JILL STEPHENSON PT, DPT
Summary
Entry Level Physical Therapist seeking staff physical therapist role at a patient-oriented
orthopedic clinic with a variety of patient ages and pathologies. Dedicated to researching
and applying new techniques. Committed to open and authentic communication,
individualization of treatment plans, and patienst education on pathology and plan of care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy December 2016
• University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus – Aurora, CO
Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) December 2013
• Texas State University – San Marcos, TX
• Magna Cum Laude
Clinical Education
Clinical Experience III Fall 2016
• UCHealth Memorial Rockrimmon – Colorado Springs, CO Outpatient orthopedics
o Managed 100% of the patient caseload with a diverse patient population
including Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, Total Joint Replacements, and
balance deficits on a 16 week clinical
o Developed personal sense of clinician style and time management skills in a
hospital-based outpatient setting
Clinical Experience II Spring 2016
• Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, CO Inpatient acute
o Managed 75% of the patient caseload including patients on neuro floor, post-
operative patients, and patients on the oncology floor on a 10 week clinical
o Directed care for patients with complex conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis,
CVA, and cognitive disabilities
Integrated Clinical Experience II Fall 2015
• Frasier Meadows – Boulder, CO Skilled nursing facility
o Integrated transfer techniques with proper body mechanics and patient
education for optimal function and safety on a 2 week clinical
o Collaborated with a team of three students to provide creative interventions for
the geriatric population including cardiac and neurologic conditions
Clinical Experience I Spring 2015
• Select PT – Lakewood & Wheat Ridge, CO Outpatient orthopedics
o Managed 50% of the patient caseload including general orthopedic conditions
and neurologic populations such as Stroke and Parkinson’s on an 8 week clinical
o Honed exercise progression skills based on clinical reasoning and patient progress
Integrated Clinical Experience I Fall 2014
• Children’s Hospital of Colorado – Parker, CO Outpatient pediatrics
o Practiced essential examination skills such as manual muscle testing, goniometry,
vital signs, refinement of observational skills on a 2 week clinical
LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST - COLORADO
Phone: 972-489-8885 ! E-Mail: stejill@gmail.com
Portfolio ! jillstephenson.strikingly.com

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Professional Experience
Basic Life Support Instructor Fall 2014 - Current
• Independently manage and administer BLS testing and practical skills evaluations
• Certified through Rocky Mountain CPR through January of 2018
Research Experience Fall 2014 - Spring 2016
• Tested subjects in the BalanceMaster and inputted data for Dr. Hebert’s research
concerning Multiple Sclerosis and physical therapy
Legislative Day Spring 2015 & 2016
• Advocated for physical therapy to promote policy changes affecting the profession
Marquette Challenge Lecture Fall 2015
• Attended a lecture and lab course about orthopedic and neurologic management of
concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented by David James, Wendy Kriekels,
Katherine Dahab, and Michael Greher as an interprofessional approach
Volunteer Activities
Power Punch Parkinson’s Summer 2015 - Summer 2016
• Collaborated with peers to challenge participant’s balance, strength and
coordination in combination with boxing
Take Two Volunteer Spring 2016 - Summer 2016
• Served as a companion for patients with the palliative care at University of Colorado
Hospital
International Cross-Cultural Collaboration Summer 2015
• Traveled to Granada, Nicaragua to teach local PTs and PT students how to
progress exercises with minimal equipment
• Utilized materials available in the community to create exercises for underserved,
Spanish speaking patients with chronic conditions such as Stroke and Renal Failure
Certifications & Memberships
American Red Cross CPR Certification HIPPA Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor Certification Blood Bourne Pathogens Certification
American Physical Therapy Association Member – Colorado Chapter
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