Justine Gutierrez is a licensed physical therapist seeking new opportunities. She graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge in 2016 with a GPA of 3.79. During her clinical education, she gained experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions. Notable experience includes working at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. She also has research experience as an assistant at California State University, Northridge and volunteer experience providing patient care.

1. Justine Gutierrez
18164 Arminta Street  Reseda, CA 91335  (707) 246-9262  jusagutz@gmail.com
EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge,Northridge, CA Graduated August 2016
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
 Cumulative GPA: 3.79
 Campanella Scholarship
University ofCalifornia, Irvine,Irvine, CA Graduated December 2011
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
 Cumulative GPA: 3.474
CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Providence Holy CrossMedical Center,Mission Hills, CA May 2016-August 2016
Student Physical Therapist
 Worked in an acute/inpatient setting
 Evaluated and treated a wide variety of injuries including post-surgery, neurologic and critically ill patients under
supervision of the Clinical Instructor
 Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of
treatment
 Developed and supervised personalized treatment plans including utilization of support personnel, treatment
progression and discharge planning
 Communicated with nurses and physicians regarding patient progress and plan of care
 Provided an in-service presentation on the benefit and hindrance of sternalprecautions to physical therapists
Kaiser Permanente,Thousand Oaks,CA May 2015-August 2015
Student Physical Therapist
 Worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting
 Evaluated orthopedic and neurologic patients under supervision of the Clinical Instructor
 Treated patients a wide variety of injuries, including orthopedic post-surgery patients
 Developed and supervised personalized treatment plans including treatment program and discharge planning
 Documented all evaluation and follow-up visits and provided billing for all treatments
 Provided an in-service presentation on evidence-based treatment for patients post total shoulder and reverse total
shoulder arthroplasties to physical therapists
Olive ViewMedical Center, Sylmar, CA May 2014-July 2014
Student Physical Therapist
 Worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting
 Evaluated orthopedic patients with a variety of injuries under supervision of the Clinical Instructor
 Supervised exercise programs for patients with simple orthopedic problems
 Documented all evaluation and follow-up visits and provided billing for all treatments
 Provided an in-service presentation on identifying femoral acetabular impingement in patients and implementing
effective treatment to entire rehabilitation department
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department ofKinesiology,California State University, Northridge February 2015-December 2015
Research Assistant
 Prepared gait lab equipment and assisted Kinesiology graduate students with thesis projects
 Utilized, calibrated and collected data using Cortex Motion Analysis System program to arrange motion analysis
cameras and force plates for post-processing on research for specific body movements
 Handled electrode EMG
 Created a Cortex Motion Analysis Lab manual to help prospective students learn how to use the program

2. Associated Students (AS) Sports Clubs,California State University, Northridge November 2014-May 2016
Building Manager
 Monitored various sports clubs during practices and game events
 Confirmed every student is registered for each club and determined participation during practices and/or games
 Responded to emergency situations such as injuries and provided CPR or First Aid if needed
The Helm Center for Pain Management,Laguna Hills, CA May 2012-July 2013
Surgery Scheduler,Front Desk Coordinator
 Scheduled outpatient procedures including epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulator placements, trigger
point injections along with new patient evaluations
 Managed doctors’ schedules and coordinated with nearby surgery centers
 Obtained procedure authorizations and verified medical insurances
 Collected co-pays, counted, and recorded amounts and numbers of transactions
 Utilized EMR systems including EpicCare and AdvancedMD
UCItems,University of California, Irvine March 2009-May 2012
Student Manager
 Recruited, trained, and supervised student workers
 Arranged working shift schedules for student workers
 Managed store activities and updated inventory regularly
 Provided customer service and resolved customer complaints
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,Newport Beach,CA November 2010-April 2012
Clinical Care Extender
 Volunteered over 300 hours in patient hospital care
 Assisted in departments such as Medical Pulmonary, Medical Surgical, Short Stay Unit, Labor and Delivery, Out-
Patient Rehabilitation, and In-Patient Rehabilitation
 Shadowed and aided physical therapists and nurses
 Participated in basic tasks such as bathing, changing and feeding patients
Koh Physical Therapy, Irvine, CA September 2010-December 2011
Physical Therapy Trainee
 Volunteered over 500 hours in outpatient care
 Recorded treatment and equipment used for each patient under direction and supervision of physical therapists
 Instructed and assisted patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction and supervision of
physical therapists
 Performed clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages,and
scheduling appointments
 Contacted medical insurance companies to retrieve physical therapy benefits
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 American Heart Association BLS Certification (CPR & AED) Expires 02/2018
 Computer: Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.
 Proficient in basic Spanish: reading, writing and speaking
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 American Physical Therapy Association
AFFILIATIONS
 American Society of Biomechanics 40th
Annual Meeting, Presenter August 2016
 Physical Therapy Club, Active Member August 2013- August 2016