KARINA CONTRERAS

1408 East Olive Avenue, Merced CA, 95340 (209)761-3962 contreraskarina737@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Seeking internship in Physical Therapy

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
My recently completed education and previous experience in volunteer work has further
improved my qualifications as a physical therapist. To acquire a clinical position in eminent
physical therapy facility emphasizing on orthopedics and sports medicine, while continuing to
develop my interests in physical therapy. I will effectively utilize my:
Customizing treatment plans for patients to help them recover.
Evaluate treatments and provide safe, effective care.
Work and communication skills
Believing in my patients and exuding positivity

EDUCATION
Doctoral Degree, CSU Long Beach,
On course to graduate with a 3.45 GPA

2016-2020

Applicable Courses at CSU Long Beach

Anatomy and Physiology First two courses
Strive to understand the path of structures throughout the body.
Utilize the information with each patient when evaluating patients
and designing plans of care.
Biology I and II Learning about the Cells and Molecular Biology.
Learn why people experience different level of pain from the same
injury
Consider factors like diet, training, health history, genetics, and age
influence athletic performance.
Psychology Learning about the brain
Learn about the human growth and development
Understand why and help the way patients feel

WORK EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapy Aide
Pacific Palisades, CA
Summer 2019

Provides therapy assistance for clients

Accomplished other related activities within the Physical Therapy

office
Specific training and demonstration of competencies
May assist with provision of treatment as determined and prescribed
by the supervising physical therapist.
Trevinos Mexican Restaurant, Merced, CA
2014-220
Waitress
Staying positive and making sure customers are happy.
Motivated and encouraged restaurant crew during stressful work
times
Able to communicate with different personalities

LANGUAGES
Bilingual: English and Spanish

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Working out, learning new things, and helping others.

REFERENCES
Available upon request