Student Inservice
Stroke and Orthotic Management for the PTA
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Description
The course will review stroke and orthotic management in the neurological population for the PTA. Participants will review common deficits seen in the neurological conditions and associated need for assistive and orthotic devices.
Objectives
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Better understanding of common deficits seen in neurological conditions.
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Overview of assistive devices and orthotic devices commonly utilized in outpatient neurological rehab.
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Discuss current research-based treatment options along with review of potential goals in each rehab setting.
Insider Look: Joining Todays Workforce Course Description
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Branding: How to Brand yourself – Resume, LinkedIn, Reputation, Networking MedStar Health Physical Therapy and NRN Brand and What Makes Us Special
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LinkedIn: Creating a LinkedIn profile; How to Leverage LinkedIn in Job Search
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Insiders look at a Recruiter seat and what recruiters are searching for
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Recruitment Lifecycle
Agenda
10:00am Lecture- Maddy Gears and Susan Healy
10:55 Transition to Recruitment Team
11:00 Mentorship Program Opportunities for New Grads- Jaclyn Williams
11:15 Insider Look: Joining Todays Workforce – Craig Harbert
12:00pm Lunch and Networking/Observation hours begin
Observation
Observation of inpatient MMCC and Olney clinic will be available first come first served after the course. Reply to Romina Astifidis with your interest.
Tuition – Tuition is free for NRH and MedStar Health
Suggested Audience – PTA Students
Speakers
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Maddy Gears, PTA received her associates as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Montgomery College in 2022. Maddy holds certification in LSVT BIG and is currently working with a mixture of neurological and orthopedic patients in Olney, MD. Maddy works alongside 3 therapists that strive to serve patients in the Parkinsons, stroke, TBI, MS, and SCI community in Olney. As Maddy continues to learn and grow, she enjoys sharing her knowledge of neurological conditions and current treatment methods backed by recent research.
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Susan Healy, PTA received her AAS from Northern Virginia Community College and BA in Business Administration from University of MD. Susie is also Certified in Lee Silverman LSVT BIG. She has over 40 years of experience in various areas including orthopedics and neuro, with her primary interest and experience in Neuro. She has also worked in various settings including acute rehab, inpatient, outpatient and long-term care. Susie has been treating in the outpatient clinic at Medstar Olney since 2012
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Craig Harbert, Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Where – Microsoft Teams
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Pre-Requisite
As requirement of your registering for this event, please send a question regarding this topic or general physical therapy questions to rebecca.e.schumer@medstar.net by February 1, 2024.
Questions
Romina Astifidis MS, PT, CHT
P 410-823-4263
romina.astifidis@medstar.net
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