Holly Lochtefeld

lochtehj@mail.uc.edu | 419-953-2129

OBJECTIVE:
Doctor of Physical Therapy student pursing a career to enhance lives of patients and care givers through education,
prevention, collaboration, and treatment to promote the one’s best life.

EDUCATION:
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Expected Graduation: April 2022
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Bachelor Degree, Exercise Movement & Science Concentration; Minor, Psychology Graduation: May 2019

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

 University Honor’s Program – Dean’s List – Cincinnatus Scholar – Ivy Chain Member

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cincinnati VA Medical Center Scheduled January 2022 – April 2022
Student Physical Therapist, Cincinnati, Ohio

ABC Pediatric Therapy August 2021 – October 2021

Student Physical Therapist, West Chester, Ohio
 Earned Entry Level Ratings in all areas of the Clinical Performance Instrument in the pediatric population
 Educated occupational therapists and physical therapists on the evidence based guideline of children with
developmental coordination disorder
 United with speech language pathologists, occupation therapists, and physical therapists to build a holistic care
plan for children with developmental disabilities through functional play tasks
 Built trust with caregivers by achieving patient goals transferrable to settings of home, school, and playground

UC Health West Chester Hospital May 2021 – July 2021

Student Physical Therapist, West Chester, Ohio
 Coordinated treatment with occupational therapist to navigate high complex patient situations in the ICU
 Advocated and presented current evidence based research on ALS presentation, treatment, resources, and
community outreach for acute care providers to enhance the lives of patients and caregivers
 Trained patients and caregivers how to perform daily life skills safely in a home simulated environment

Mount Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center July 2020 – August 2020
Student Physical Therapist, Mount Lookout, Ohio
 Collaborated with physical therapists and chiropractors to establish life care plans for clients with chronic pain
 Created a new hire guide to assist documentation flow, verbiage, and acronyms specified for the clinical site

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Juggle Caretaker January 2019 – Present
Child Caretaker Services, Cincinnati, Ohio
 Create a safe environment for newborns-teens and kids with disabilities to promote sensory awareness and
classroom assimilation for over 260 engagements with performance metric in top 99.9% of sitters
 COO Greg Pugh states, “Holly’s reliability is impeccable and her communication beyond admirable”
 Juggle “Sitter of the Week” in April of 2019 and March 2021 with staff remarks such as, “What can we say
about Holly other than WOW!!! . . . Perfect 5 Star Ratings ACROSS THE BOARD”
 Caregiver reviews: “I would give Holly 10 Stars of I could! She kept a non-napping baby happy, sent me
updates, and a picture, AND did the dishes …Holly went above and beyond!!! Would highly recommend!”

Personal Caretaker July 2021 – Present

Total Healthcare Solutions, Cincinnati, Ohio
 Assist in transferring, stretching, bathing, changing, cooking, and driving for a gentleman with cerebral palsy
 Academic Coach Mentor and Coach August 2017 – 2019
Learning Commons, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
 Designed University Honors Program modules, manage weekly timekeeping reports, interview candidates
 Created and facilitated new coach training as well as monthly meetings and presentations to enhance the staff
skillset of team building, motivational interviewing, professional development, and analyze statistical data
regarding Academic Coach performance via survey results
 Conducted observations for 12 Academic Coaches following with a meeting to compliment, yet critique
appointment skills concluding with a goal to accomplish professionally in addition to personally as a student
 Taught time management, procrastination tips, and study strategies via motivational interviewing

Student Orientation Leader April 2016 – August 2016

New Student Orientation Office, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
 Navigated first-year students, parents and guests throughout the University’s numerous orientation events
 Led and facilitated questions for students in small groups to interact with one another and adapt to campus

Caretaker for a Child with Mental Disabilities August 2014 – August 2015
Family, Maria Stein, Ohio
 Challenged child’s mental abilities with games, provide meals, form safe environment and assistance hygiene

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Ballet Moves Program 2019-Present
 Weekly adaptive ballet class to teach and assist children with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and autism to
assimilate with peers focusing on strengthening muscles, improving hand-eye coordination in a free space

Anderson Adaptive Swim Program 2019-Present

 Guide children with deficits in weekly lessons to learn strokes and build endurance, strength, and fluidity

Be.Well Groove Volunteer 2020-Present

 Volunteer in a virtual community based wellness series for children with disabilities
 Present programing guided by Cincinnati Children’s (CCHMC) Division of Occupational Therapy and
Physical Therapy (PT) to advocate for health education by creating dance routines three times a week

Soldier and Family Readiness Group Civilian Lead 2021-Present

 Network with soldiers and their loved ones to prepare and enhance lives before, during, and after deployment

Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp Counselor 2018

 24/7 caregiver for a child with muscular dystrophy providing an accessible week full of crafts, nature, and swim

Serve Beyond Cincinnati 2016 –2017

 Led two separate mission trips for students on week trips in U.S. and Guatemala with Habitat for Humanity

WORKSHOPS:
Merrithew STOTT Pilates Comprehensive Matwork Course 2020-Present
Caring for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities Course CCHMC 2018
The Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine 2017

MEMEBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATES:

American Physical Therapy Association, Member 2019-Present
Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Member 2019-Present
American Council of Academic PT National Honor Society, Member Approved 2021, Induction 2022
CPR/ED, American Red Cross Association 2019-Present
Telehealth Certificate, APTA LMS 2021-Present
First Aide Certification 2021-Present
Bloodborne Pathogen Certificate 2019-Present
COVID-19 Training PACER Series (Pediatric, Outpatient, Prone Positioning, Best Practices) 2020-Present
HIPPA Training Certificate 2019-Present