Sarah Woods 4032 17th Ave S • Minneapolis, MN 55407 • Phone: 520 429 5522 • sjw89@nau.edu

Education

Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ. Doctorate of Physical Therapy. May 2016 Boards Passed 07/19/16, License to be Issued 08/05/16

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ.

Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Magna Cum Laude, May 2009 Activities and awards: Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, International Alliance for Prevention of AIDs Volunteer, Cliffhangers Climbing Club, KAMP Student Radio

Internships

Athlon Physical Therapy – Team Movement for Life, Physical Therapy Intern, Tucson, AZ.

January 2016 – March 2016

Completed a 10-week internship under clinical instructors Amanda Foxe, DPT, and Rocio Flores, DPT.

Planned and administered physical therapy interventions in outpatient orthopedic setting with

emphasis on orthopedics, geriatrics, balance, and Parkinson’s Disease populations.

University of Arizona Medical Center - South Campus, Physical Therapy Intern, Tucson, AZ,

October 2015 – December 2015

Completed a 10-week internship under clinical instructor Ami Griver, DPT. Performed evaluations,

follow up interventions, and discharge planning for patients in an inpatient hospital setting including

the ICU, ED, and psychiatric unit. Also participated in a multidisciplinary weekly ALS clinic.

Northwest Medical Center Outpatient Therapy, Physical Therapy Intern, Tucson, AZ.

August 2015 -October 2015

Completed a 10-week internship under clinical instructors Ethan Hansen, DPT and Amanda Mendez,

DPT, NCS. Planned and administered physical therapy interventions in an outpatient orthopedic and

neurological setting with emphasis on balance, stroke, and spine patient populations.

Noonan Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Intern, Tucson, AZ July 2014 – August 2014 Completed a 5-week internship under clinical instructor Mark Winkelman, DPT. Planned and administered physical therapy interventions in an outpatient orthopedic setting with emphasis on chronic spine pain in middle-aged and geriatric populations.

Past Work Experience

Desert Palms Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Aide, Tucson, AZ. March – May 2016

Worked with physical therapists in an outpatient orthopedic and pelvic floor rehabilitation setting

implementing patient interventions including therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and

various modalities.

Tygiel Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Aide, Tucson, AZ May 2012 – July 2013 Worked with physical therapists implementing and supervising therapeutic exercise programs in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Supported front office with duties such as faxing and scheduling.

Gymnastics World, Recreational Gymnastics Coach, Tucson, AZ May 2006-May 2009 Constructed lesson plans and instructed students ages 3-11 in recreational gymnastics including stretching, strengthening, gymnastics skills, and choreography.

Community Involvement

Go Big for Parkinson’s, Flagstaff, AZ, Volunteer 2013 & 2014 Volunteered at NAU student led 2K/5K/10K fundraiser for people with Parkinson’s in Arizona. Aquatic Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis, Flagstaff, AZ, Volunteer, January 2014- May 2015 Assisted with aquatic therapy sessions for people with Multiple Sclerosis for promotion of overall health and wellness.

International Alliance for Prevention of AIDS, Chennai, India, Volunteer Teacher, 2006 Provided HIV prevention, AIDS, and sexual health education to adolescents and adults in school systems and short stay homes in Chennai, India.

Membership in Professional Organizations

American Physical Therapy Association, Minnesota Chapter, Orthopedic Section, August 2013 – Present

Professional Development

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Phoenix, AZ March 2016 Level III Part II weekend course with Erl Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMPT with emphasis on manual therapy of foot and lumbar spine. Mental Health First Aid U.S.A. Flagstaff AZ April 2015

Training in recognition of potential mental health crises and strategies for support. PWR! Certified Therapist, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, Mesa, AZ, January 2015

Continuing education course on the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Training on recent advancements and application of Parkinson’s Disease research with Parkinson’s specific PWR!™ exercises.

Community-Based Pro-Bono “Neuro Clinic.” Northern Arizona University Physical Therapy Program, May 2015 5 day intensive student physical therapy clinic, with daily treatment sessions working with a patient recovering from stroke with emphasis on regaining functional hand motion and gait training. Seven-Week Neurological Rehabilitation Session. Northern Arizona University Physical

Therapy Program October-November 2014 Student clinic focused on evaluation, treatment, and discharge of a patient with CVA and patient with Parkinson’s disease. Emphasis on normalizing gait function. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, 2015 and Las Vegas, NV, 2014

Arizona Fall State Meeting, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, Phoenix, AZ, 2013

Technical Skills

EMR Experience

Familiarity with EMR systems including: Chart Links, Epic, and Clinicient

References: Available upon request