Taylor J.

Mills, ATC
10331 W. Mills Road, Brimley, MI, 49715 | (906) 203-8944 | mills2tj@cmich.edu

Education
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Anticipated May 2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Clinical Experience
MidMichigan Medical Center- Alpena Alpena, MI May 2018- June 2018
 Practicum Second-Year DPT Student
 Practiced primarily in the acute care setting along with inpatient rehabilitation and
pediatric outpatient settings
 Areas of wound care, neurologic, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and pediatric
rehabilitation
 Provided pre-operative education courses to individuals undergoing elective TKA and
THA surgical procedures

Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI Sept. 2014- May 2017
Athletic Training Room
 Prepared facility for games and practices
 Created individualized and team rehabilitation programs to prevent injuries and return
athletes back to play
 Provided orthopedic evaluations and interventions for athletes in the following sports:
Division I Men’s Hockey, Division II Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country, Women’s
Volleyball, Women’s Softball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s
Basketball

War Memorial Hospital Sault Ste. Marie, MI May 2016- Aug. 2016
Rehabilitation Center
 300-hour internship with Certified Athletic Trainer primarily in the outpatient
rehabilitation setting working in the areas of orthopedics, pediatrics, and sports medicine
 Provided medical coverage for high school football, soccer, baseball, and softball games
 110-hour internship observing initial evaluations, reassessments, and treatments primarily
in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, but also in acute care and inpatient settings

Pinnacle Rehabilitation West Branch, MI May 9 -May 20, 2016

 118-hour internship at free-standing, outpatient physical therapy facility, with experience
involving orthopedics patients, neurologic patients, fitness and wellness programs, home
health visits, and orthopedic surgery observation
 Emphasis on utilizing the McKenzie Method for evaluation and treatment of the spine
 Taylor J. Mills, ATC
10331 W. Mills Road, Brimley, MI, 49715 | (906) 203-8944 | mills2tj@cmich.edu

Work Experience
Askwith Gifts, Inc. Sault Ste. Marie, MI May 2014- June 2017
 Assistant manager at tourist shop, Fudgies
 Cross-trained as a cashier, recorded inventory, engaged in over-the-phone and in-person
customer support to improve eating and shopping experience

Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI Aug. 2016- May 2017
Norris Center Administration
 Scheduled events, operated computer system to sell tickets and season passes for college
athletic events, and created memberships for community members to utilize facility and
promote health/wellness
 Demonstrated, instructed, and assisted community members utilizing exercise equipment
to prevent injuries and educate others
 Provided cleaning maintenance to exercise equipment and facility to prevent spread of
bacteria and prolong life of equipment

Healthcare Related Extracurricular Activities

 Home Exercise Program, Student Physical Therapist Volunteer, July 2018- July 2019
o Providing hands-on interventions to improve muscular strength, range-of-motion,
and functional activities for an individual with Secondary Progressive Multiple
Sclerosis
o 1-hour sessions, once per week
 MOVE! for Health, Student Physical Therapist Volunteer, Sept. 2018- April 2019
o Providing demonstration, instruction, and assistance to participants with Multiple
Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease during a community exercise class
o 1-hour sessions, once per week
 Multiple Sclerosis Run, Registration Committee Member, Feb. 2018- April 2019
o Organized registration for event, distributed goody-bags for runners, and directed
participants through course to raise money and awareness for individuals with MS
 Special Olympics, Medical Volunteer as Student Athletic Trainer, 2015-2017
o Provided medical coverage, preventative care, examination, and first-aid
interventions to athletes for various Special Olympic events: winter games,
swimming, and basketball

Certifications and Associations

 Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Received Aug. 2017

 Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Moves Therapist Training and Certification
 American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified (Expires April 2019)
 Physical Therapy Student Organization (PTSO) Member (2017-2019) and on the Elective
Board as the Student Government Association (SGA) Representative (2018-2019)
o Member of the Academic Affairs and Sustainability Sub-Committees