Rick Schuster

Doctor of Physical Therapy

(231) 564-2461 – schus1ra@cmich.edu

EDUCATION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

DOCTOR OF STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST 01/2023-04/2023
PHYSICAL THERAPY Superior Physical Therapy Traverse City, MI
Central Michigan  Evaluated and treated adults and adolescents with orthopedic and post-surgical
University conditions in the outpatient setting.
Mount Pleasant, MI  Treated patients utilizing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular
Expected 05/23 re-education, progressive strength, balance, and coordination activities.
 Assessed return to sport criteria and evaluated patients utilizing the Applied
BACHELOR OF Functional Science model of ideology.
SCIENCE  Educated patients and families on Neurodynamics and research supporting the
Exercise Science use of 3-dimensional movement.
Central Michigan  Presented an in-service on Neurodynamics and their ability to increase patients'
University pain threshold regarding nerve pathologies.
Mount Pleasant, MI
2016-2020  Gained exposure to dry needling techniques.
 Managed 75-100% of clinical instructor’s caseload.
LICENSURES
STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST 09/2022-12/2022
LICENSED PHYSICAL Eaton Rapids Medical Center Eaton Rapids, MI
THERAPIST  Evaluated and treated a diverse range of patients with orthopedic, neurological,
State of Michigan post-surgical, and cardiopulmonary conditions in the outpatient, subacute
Expected 08/23 rehabilitation, and acute inpatient settings.
 Treated patients utilizing PNF strategies, gait training, progressive therapeutic
MEMBERSHIP exercises and activities, neuromuscular re-education, and task-specific
AND interventions prior to a safe discharge to their home or other environment.
CERTIFICATION  Educated patients and their families about post-surgical precautions, patient
progress and caregiver responsibilities.
AMERICAN PHYSICAL
THERAPY
 Reported in interdisciplinary rounds and caregiver conferences to discuss rehab
ASSOCIATION progress and functional assessment prior to a safe discharge to another
Michigan Chapter environment.
2020-2021  Observed orthopedic surgery, prosthetic evaluation, and wound care.
 Managed 75-100% of clinical instructor’s caseload.
AMERICAN HEART
ASSOCIATION STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST 05/2021-06/2021
Adult and Pediatric First NovaCare Rehabilitation Center-Jolly Rd Lansing, MI
Aid/CPR/AED  Evaluated and treated patients with low back pain, joint replacement, chronic
2020-Current pain, congenital deformities, neck pain, and ankle sprains.
 Treated patients using aquatic therapy, soft tissue mobilization, Kinesio-taping,
joint mobilizations, electrical stimulation, strengthening exercises, and balance
REFERENCES activities.
Available upon request.  Observed online seminars geared towards future development of pediatric
physical therapy and rehabilitation following shoulder pathologies.
 Gained exposure to aquatic therapy and vestibular rehabilitation.
 Managed 50-75% of clinical instructor’s caseload.