Michael Saunders is a physical therapist with extensive experience in outpatient orthopedic therapy, neurorehabilitation, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation. He has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Georgia and is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and German. His resume lists experience at various clinics and hospitals, treating conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, Parkinson's disease, and strokes. He utilizes techniques like T'ai Chi, yoga, Pilates, and strain-counterstrain in rehabilitation therapy.

1. M I C H A E L S A U N D E R S , P T , D P T , P H D
3853 Commander Drive Phone: 404.693.5131
Atlanta, GA 30341 Email: srfntrf@gmail.com
P H Y S I C A L TH E R A P Y P R O F E S S I O N A L
A dedicated Physical Therapist credited with superb multilingual (English, Spanish, French, German) patient
communication skills and excellent patient care. Experience in outpatient orthopedic, outpatient adult neuro-
rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation and acute care physical therapy.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Doctor of Philosophy, Comparative Literature, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Master of Arts, German, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Literature, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PHYSIO, 5255 SNAPFINGER PARK DRIVE, SUITE 5255-130, DECATUR, GA.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST FEBRUARY 2015 THROUGH PRESENT.
WORKING IN OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY TREATING PATIENTS WITH COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL
INJURIES/DISORDERS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
 S/P CVA
 LOWER BACK PAIN
 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
 MULTIPLE TRAUMA
 PATELLO-FEMORAL PAIN
 DISORDERS OF THE SHOULDER, HIP, KNEE, FOOT AND HAND
 S/P TKA, THA, BUNIONECTOMY
 PARKINSON’S DISEASE
 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
 WORKERS COMPENSATION
FOCUS ON USING T’AI CHI AND YOGA IN REHABILITATION THERAPY. LSVT BIG-CERTIFIED TO TREAT PARKINSON’S
DISEASE.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM ACUTE CARE UNIT, BIRMINGHAM, AL.
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN MAY 2014-JUNE 2014
 Worked on Neuro-rehabilitation team, evaluating and treating patients in Neuro-ICU, Neurosurgery, and general
Neuropathology units; also worked with patients in Cardiac Intensive Care, Heart Transplant, General Surgery, and
General Medical units.
 Presented in-service training on assessing Physical Therapists’ knowledge of HIV transmission, programs of care and
training needs.
BULL SAVANNAH HEALTH CLINIC, JAMAICA, WI MAR 2014
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN, ADVANCED ADULT NEURO-REHABILITATION STROKE CAMP
 Worked in a team of two student interns to establish & execute plan of care for a post-ischemic event CVA patient,
resulting in patient increased mobility in affected body area.
 Administered Wolf Motor Function Test at start and end of camp to all eight attending patients.
EMORY UNIVERSITY SERVICE LEARNING, SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORIS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN, SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT MAR 2014

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 Performed physical therapy evaluations & treatments of patients in various community clinics and via home visits.
 All patient care was conducted entirely in Spanish.
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL INPATIENT ACUTE CARE UNIT, ATHENS, GA JUN 2013 – AUG 2013
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Worked with patients in ICU, general surgical unit, orthopedic surgery unit, & complex medical unit.
 Facilitated patient return to basic function through employment of various physical therapy techniques.
FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER INPATIENT REHABILITATION UNIT, ROME, GA MAR 2013 – MAY 2013
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Evaluated and treated patients recovering from neurological injury and disuse atrophy related to a wide variety of co-
morbidities.
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLANTATION, FL JAN 2013 – MAR 2013
PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL INTERN
 Evaluated & treated adults, adolescents & children with vestibular, neurological and orthopedic impairments,
including recovery from orthopedic surgery and injury.
 Administered treatment regimens in line with evidence-based intervention regimens appropriate to patient
presentation.
 Proficiently documented patient treatment & response using electronic documentation system.
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, CUTLER BAY, FL DEC 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Evaluated & treated patients presenting with variety of serious, chronic or acute neurological or musculoskeletal
impairments using evidence-based outcome measures, therapeutic exercise protocols, evidence-based yoga
interventions, PNF, NDT, strength and resistance training; extensive use of Spanish in patient treatments.
DEKALB MEDICAL SYSTEM, DEKALB COUNTY, GA AUG 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Evaluated and treated patients in outpatient Physical Therapy clinic attached to 100-bed satellite campus of Dekalb
Medical Center.
 Applied strain-counterstrain techniques to address pain and movement impairment in the lower back, hips, and lower
extremities in treating patients at outpatient hospital PT facility.
 Assisted with care for inpatient units, reducing overloads as needed.
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, TOCCOA, GA MAY 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Assisted with evaluation & treatment of patients in all units of 96-bed regional general hospital.
 Gained extensive exposure to wound care & rehabilitation of patients status/post lower extremity amputation.
HISPANIC COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR, EMORY UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA MAR 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPY VOLUNTEER
 Worked with non-English speaking patients attending outdoor weekend fair; evaluated & treated patients presenting
with musculoskeletal disorders, using Spanish language proficiency.
 Worked extensively with patients presenting with chronic overuse injuries, addressed with therapeutic exercise and
stretch regimens.
SOUTH GEORGIA FARMWORKER HEALTH PROJECT, BAINBRIDGE/VALDOSTA, GA MAY 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERN
 Assisted with evaluation & treatment of migrant farm workers attending mobile clinic in rural southern GA.
 Utilized strong Spanish proficiency in communicating with patients and their families.
 Referred patients to medical or nursing units for services based on patient presentation and analysis.
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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 Ashtanga Yoga
 College Teaching Experience
 Corporate Training Design and Delivery
 Dry Needling Training via Myopain
Seminars
 Jones Institute-trained in Strain/Counterstrain
for the Spine
 LSVT BIG-Certified
 Pilates for Rehabilitation
 Spanish French, German Fluency
 T’ai Chi for Rehabilitation
 Technical Document Writing Instruction and Design
DISTINCTIONS
Member APTA and PTAG, 2011 through present
CPR-Certified
Frances A. Curtiss Award for Excellence in Community Service, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of
Medicine, May 2014