ASHLEY PALMER, SPT

3700 E Deerfield A12, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 | (734) 787-7248 | palme2as@cmich.edu |

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-palmer-spt

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Anticipated May 2025

Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI
 Physical Therapy Student Organization Member
 Pro-Bono Clinic Marketing Coordinator

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology / August 2017- May 2021

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
 Minor in Health Promotions
 MSU Pre- Physical Therapy Association
 Member of MSU CHAARG Chapter

Student Clinical Experience

MyMichigan Health- Midland, MI

Student Physical Therapist in Outpatient Orthopedic Setting / May 2023- June 2023
 Evaluated, treated, educated patients on various musculoskeletal conditions
 Documented subjective information, tests/measures, treatment, and assessment of patient’s condition
 Observed Clinical Instructor treat 3 individuals with pelvic health conditions

Volunteer Experience

Hands for Health Student Pro-Bono Clinic

 Evaluated and treated a patient with hallux valgus and subtalar pain
 Documented subjective information, treatment, and assessment of patient’s progression
MOVE! For Health class for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
 Guarded, instructed, and motivated individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and various neurological
conditions during weekly exercise class
Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation Walk 2022
 Volunteered time to participate in 3 mile walk with the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation to raise money for the
organization

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Doctoral Research Experience

Cultural Competence Curriculum within DPT programs

 Created a survey in attempt to identify strategies that DPT programs within the U.S are implementing within
curriculum to prepare their students to be culturally competent and unbiased clinicians when providing physical
therapy services
 Created an additional survey to gather information regarding students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of the
curriculum and to determine their levels of cultural competence and if it corresponds with the curriculum
 Data collection is currently in the process

Work Experience

Probility Physical Therapy, Ypsilanti, MI

Exercise Assistant / August 2021 – August 2022
 Created exercise programs based on Physical Therapists evaluation of the patient’s condition and
instructions regarding patients plan of care based on their therapy needs.
 Instructed while demonstrating rehabilitation exercises to patients and educated them on the importance
of completing their exercises correctly related to their injury or diagnosis.
 Assisted with setup of modalities including ultrasound, E-Stim, hot and cold packs. Maintained
cleanliness, organization, and laundry duties of the clinic.
 Traveled to other clinics within the company if short-staffed.

Wertz Orthopedic Physical Therapy, East Lansing, MI

Physical Therapy Technician / February 2021 – July 2021
 Checked patients in, took their temperature and COVID19 screening, and scheduled future appointments once
patients arrived for their session.
 Organized new and existing patient charts.
 Faxed patients plan of care and progress notes to practitioners.
 Maintained the cleanliness and sanitization of clinic.
 Worked alongside therapist while treating patients and instructed patients on which exercises to complete before
their manual therapy.

ATI Physical Therapy, Belleville, MI

Observation Hours / April 2019 - July 2019

Certifications

American Heart Association Basic Life Support – Expires 2025