Megan A.

Burk
615 East Sectionline Rd
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 620-0569
[email protected]
Online portfolio: maburk.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy May 2016 – May 2019
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science- Pre-Physical Therapy August 2012 – May 2016
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan
Minor: Psychology

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Mary Free Bed Outpatient Neuro January 2019 – April 2019
 Worked primarily with patients with spinal cord injuries to regain functional mobility with wheelchair
mobility and ambulation using braces and adaptive equipment
 Utilized equipment such as Lokomat, Indego exoskeleton, ZeroG Lite overground system, and body-
weight supported systems
 Worked with patients to trial and order durable medical equipment including power-assisted manual
wheelchairs and standing frames
 Became trained in Mary Free Bed’s competency checklist to utilize and train patients and caregivers to
use the RTI300 functional electrical stimulation cycling bike

Ascension St. Mary’s of Michigan, Chesaning September 2018 - December 2018

 Treated the orthopedic population to regain prior level of functioning
 Worked with certified clinicians utilizing LSVT Big for treating patients with Parkinson’s disease

Ascension St. Mary’s of Michigan, Saginaw May 2017 - June 2017

 Partook in the acute care setting of physical therapy working on multiple floors of the hospital under
supervision of a licensed physical therapist
 Worked directly with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation
technicians, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, nurses, and case managers
 Assessed function and recommended plans of care and discharge plans for patients

HealthSource, Saginaw January 2016 – April 2016

 Assisted patients with exercises under supervision, physical therapists with modality set-up, and staff with
housekeeping tasks

EMPLOYMENT IN HEALTHCARE
Activity Aide July 2010 – January 2019
Ashley Care Center, Ashley, Michigan
 Cared for the elderly in a skilled nursing facility by utilizing superior communication skills by leading the
one-on-one activity program for residents, while ensuring the safety of residents that are at a high fall risk
 Lead various dining room activities including Bingo, crafts, “Wheelchair Aerobics”, tossing games, and
“Outdoor Patio Talks”
 Deescalated stressful situations between residents while working in the dementia unit
EMPLOYMENT IN EDUCATION
Substitute Teacher February 2015 – Present
Ashley School district, Ashley, Michigan
 Demonstrate patience with assisting students with their homework and staying on task during the school day
 Exhibit flexibility with scheduling changes covering for multiple teachers in a day’s span
 Work with children ages K-12 supervising test-taking and recesses and tutoring students

EMPLOYMENT IN SERVICE
Wait staff June 2018 – Present
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
 Partake in fast-paced customer service including cash handling to sell beverages to multiple patrons during
Soaring Eagle’s Summer Concert Series and banquet events

PROFESSIONALISM
American Physical Therapy Association member February 2017– Present
Michigan Physical Therapy Association member February 2017– Present

CERTIFICATIONS
 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED via American Red Cross March 2015 – June 2020
 Basic Life Support Provider via American Heart Association September 2019 – September 2021
 LSVT Big for patients with Parkinson’s disease June 2019 – Present

HONORS / AWARDS
Recipient, Presidential Scholarship, Saginaw Valley State University August 2012 – May 2016

VOLUNTEER WORK
Physical Therapy Student Organization,
Central Michigan University January 2018 – April 2018
 Provided range of motion and stretching of upper and lower extremities to a volunteer patient with cerebral
palsy at his home

Student Government Association House member,

Central Michigan University Sept. 2017 – April 2018
 Assisted in the Diversity Committee to plan campaigns and events on campus

Old Town Christian Outreach Center,

Saginaw February 2017
 Assisted with food drive by distributing donated food to those less fortunate

Physical Therapy Student Organization,

Central Michigan University March 2017
 Raised money for cancer research by providing massages for donations at Relay for Life

REFERENCES
 Jacob Miller, PT, DPT (Outpatient physical therapist working on the spinal cord injury floor at Mary Free Bed in
Grand Rapids), 1(616)292-6248, [email protected]

 Melissa Schneider, PT, DPT (Outpatient orthopedic physical therapist at Ascension St. Mary's of Michigan
Chesaning Rehabilitation), (989)484-5183, [email protected]

 Paul Sung (Professor at Central Michigan University), (989)774-2347, [email protected]