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KARLIE BUNDERSON

|39340 Worchester Street, Westland, MI 48186| 801.726.6000 | [email protected]|

Professional Summary
I am a current Physical Therapist Assistant Student at Baker College. To prepare for the PTA
occupation I have received a Bachelor Degree in Athletic Therapy and obtained four years of
collective experience working in the medical and physical therapy field. I have also experienced
many years of physical therapy from a patients’ point of view from various soccer injuries. I
want to succeed in a job that will enhance my knowledge of physical therapy as I begin working
at a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Education
Baker College, Allen Park, MI 3.9 GPA
Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapist Assistant Projected Graduation: Dec. 2020
● Recipient of High Honor Recognition

Weber State University, Ogden, UT 3.8 GPA


Bachelor of Science: Athletic Therapy Graduated: Dec. 2018
● Selected by Department Head of Athletic Therapy as the Outstanding Student and spoke
at commencement
● Recipient of High Honors Scholarship for 5 semesters
● Recipient of Dream Weber Expansion Scholarship

Work History
Tri-Rehab Physical Therapy, Canton, MI June 2019-Current
Physical Therapy Technician
 Greet patients upon arrival and initiate warm-up for treatment session
 Demonstrate excellent patient communication skills through demonstrating and
teaching therapeutic exercises
 Schedule patients for upcoming treatment sessions
 Assist in obtaining authorizations from patient insurance for physical therapy treatment
 Maintain cleanliness of clinic using sanitary methods

OC Medical, Ogden, UT Mar. 2018- May 2019


Lead Rehab Technician
● Manually stretched patients and taught therapeutic exercises as prescribed by doctor
● Efficiently managed up to 4 patients at a time by exercising awareness, using specific
and effective communication, and time management skills
● Responsible for taking and recording x-rays, range of motion, muscle scans, vitals, and
performed manual muscle testing
● Trained 3 rehab technicians as well as planned out daily schedule for rehab department
FitQuest Physical Therapy, Kaysville, UT May 2017-March 2018
Physical Therapy Aide
● Responsible for greeting patients and transferring to and from exercise equipment
● Demonstrated and taught therapeutic exercises to patients to increase strength,
mobility, and function. Emphasized the importance of these exercises
● Observed patients to ensure exercises were being performed correctly and safely
● Took initiative of cleanliness in the physical therapy clinic by using sterile techniques
after each patient

Morning Sun, Riverdale, UT Nov. 2018-May 2019


Respite Care Provider
 Cared for 12-year-old girl with disabilities including inability to walk and speak
 Duties included feeding, bathing, and dressing child
 Interacted with child to improve mobility and function by assisting child in use of gait
trainer as well as strategically made child consciously move to reach desired objects
 Helped child improve decision making with different cognitive exercises

Other Field Related and Volunteer Opportunities


● 80+ volunteer hours at various physical therapy clinics including Felt Spencer Physical
Therapy and Longview Physical and Sport Therapy
● Coached high school girls’ soccer for 4 hours a week for 2 years. Taught the importance
of injury prevention by teaching proper stretching and exercising techniques
● Volunteer model at 2018 Ogden Surgical/Medical Society Conference
● 800+ observation hours in physical therapy setting

Skills and Certifications


● Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED Certification
● Extensive HIPAA and compliance training from Dr. Christopher Anderson, Certified
Medical Compliance Specialist
● Excellent patient communication skills
● Proficient in administering therapeutic modalities (ice, heat, ultrasound, electrical
stimulation, etc.)

Accomplishments, Achievements
● Achieved personal goal of receiving bachelor’s degree 2 years after graduating high
school
● Collegiate-level athlete (Soccer)
● Captain of competitive soccer team for 5 years

References Available Upon Request

(801)726-6000 Karlie Bunderson [email protected]

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