Rachel Brackman

70 Bateman Court Springboro, Ohio 45066 | 937-321-3342 | brackmrn@mail.uc.edu

OBJECTIVE
Prospective Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate seeking opportunity to provide quality, compassionate care to all
encountered patient populations with a focus on evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and patient-
centered care.

EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH Anticipated April 2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude
Minor in Communications Distinguished University Scholar

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Florence, KY Anticipated January 2024
Outpatient Neurological, Vestibular, and Orthopedics

Encompass Health - Cincinnati, OH August - October 2023

Inpatient Rehabilitation
 Participated in care conferences to promote interprofessional collaboration for improved patient-centered care and
safe discharge planning.
 Further advanced the knowledge of a team of physical therapists in the clinic on prosthetic gait deviations for
transfemoral amputees through an in-service to enhance individualized patient plan of cares.
 Successfully refined evaluation and intervention competency while improving line management skills, educating
patients and family on maintenance of precautions, as well as assessing appropriate physiological responses to
exercise in patients with complex diagnoses.
 Surpassed educational expectation as evidenced by clinical instructor (CI) stating “Rachel is an entry level
clinician in this setting and would be an extreme asset to this clinical site or any inpatient rehabilitation center.”

Encore Rehabilitation - Loveland, OH May - July 2023

Skilled Nursing Facility
 Actively implemented patient-centered care by determining when the most beneficial time for a physical therapy
session for each patient would be based on communication with nursing staff, updated documentation, lab values,
and general patient status.
 Achieved recognition in exceeding clinical expectations, scoring equivalent to entry level physical therapist on the
Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI).
 Advocated for patients during team rounds emphasizing patient progress, barriers to discharge, discharge status,
patient and caregiver concerns, recommended durable medical equipment, and continued therapy if needed.
 Designed evidence-based home exercise programs for the geriatric population which led to continued high patient
and caregiver satisfaction.

Drayer Physical Therapy - Huber Heights, OH May - July 2022

Outpatient Orthopedics
 Demonstrated efficiency and adaptability by coordinating treatment of multiple patients at once, and delegating
tasks to PTAs and rehab aides as appropriate.
 Optimized dosage and intensity of exercise prescription throughout patient plan of cares in order to personalize
programs to facilitate completion of patients’ goals.
 Cultivated a professional therapy environment by respecting the rights and dignity of patients and coworkers,
adhering to productivity standards, and encouraging continuous learning by participating in journal clubs.

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 Rachel Brackman
70 Bateman Court Springboro, Ohio 45066 | 937-321-3342 | brackmrn@mail.uc.edu

WORK EXPERIENCE
Beyond Exercise - Cincinnati, OH 2022 - Present
 Administrative assistant for direct access physical therapy clinic providing exceptional customer service and
maintaining the highest standard of professional conduct in relation to confidential information by abiding to the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
 Enhanced multi-task skills including scheduling client appointments, maintaining a clean environment, and
instructing patients through therapeutic exercise under the supervision of a physical therapist.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hoxworth Blood Center Volunteer - Cincinnati, OH 2023 - Present
 Ensured efficient operation of blood drives by creating a welcoming atmosphere for donors, directing donors
through the donation process, and assisting with appointment scheduling in order to ensure donor satisfaction and
promote health and wellness to the public.

University of Cincinnati Doctor of Physical Therapy Peer Mentor - Cincinnati, OH 2022 - 2023
 Engaged in mentorship of first year DPT students by giving feedback on skills such as manual muscle testing,
range of motion, passive accessory motion, and special tests to serve as a positive role model for peers and assist
with the development of future PT professionals.

UC Open School Student Leader - Cincinnati, OH 2021 - 2023

 Organized health and wellness fairs in the greater Cincinnati area by logistically setting up the events, and
recruiting volunteers to perform blood glucose, blood pressure, and generalized health screenings to reduce health
care disparities and inequities for marginalized populations.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Identification of Postural Control Deficits in Older Adults with Chronic Pulmonary Conditions 2022-2023
University of Cincinnati Advanced Human Performance and Neuromechanics Laboratory
 Research assistant for study to understand how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects a person’s
balance, with the ultimate goal of developing balance training programs to reduce patient fall risks.
 Served as an integral key author in producing the methods and scripts to be utilized in running the clinical trials.
 Became proficient in using Qualisys Motion Capture System and measuring inspiratory and expiratory breathing
cycles with BIOPAC Systems, Inc. technology to be able to answer a clinical question to improve the quality of
life of individuals with COPD.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Member 2021 - Present
HIPAA Certification 2021 - Present
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification 2021 - Present
APTA COVID-19 Trainings
Physical Therapy Considerations of Neurologic Presentations in COVID-19 2023
Physical Therapy Considerations for Inpatient Rehab with COVID-19 2023
PACER Series: Geriatric Considerations: COVID-19 2023
COVID-19: Clinical Best Practices in Physical Therapy Management 2023
Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement Certification 2020
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certification 2021 - Present
American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR and AED Certification 2019 - Present

REFERENCES
Available, upon request
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