259 – Megan Roos – Clinical/ Studio Pearls from a Fresh Physiotech – APTA NSC Ignite Talk 2017

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We talked with Megan Roos, outgoing APTA Student Assembly President about her Ignite talk at APTA NSC 2017 in Portland.  Her talk merged her former career in Architecture.  She shows the similarities and difference between the professions and what you can take away from it as you go forward in your career.

Megan’s Bio

Physical Therapist at Rose City Physical Therapy | APTASA Board of Directors President

Education

  • Pacific University

    Doctorate of Physical Therapy

    Physical Therapy/Therapist

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  • Pacific University

    Master’s Degree

    Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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  • North Seattle Community College

     – 

  • University of Oregon

    Bachelor of Architecture

    Architecture

     – 

    Experience

    • Physical Therapist

      Rose City Physical Therapy

      Jul 2017 – Present

      6 mos

      Portland, Oregon Area

    • Graduate Student Intern

      Infinity Rehab

      May 2016 – Present

      1 yr 8 mos

      Wilsonville, OR

      Ongoing graduate internship (MHA program) working with Director of Professional Development at Infinity.

    • Graduate Student

      Pacific University

      Aug 2014 – Present

      3 yrs 5 mos

      Hillsboro, OR

      Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Expected graduation: May 2017
      Masters of Healthcare Administration – Expected graduation: Fall 2018

    • Graduate Student Intern

      Infinity Rehab

      Mar 2017 – May 2017

      3 mos

      Milwaukie, OR

      9 week rotation at Prestige Milwaukie Post Acute and Rehab facility. Post acute care for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and other system conditions. Additional experience with patients undergoing oncological treatment and post-amputation.

    • Graduate Student Intern

      Oregon Health and Science University

      Jan 2017 – Mar 2017

      3 mos

      Portland, Oregon Area

      10 week clinical rotation in outpatient rehabilitative services at the OHSU Center for Health and Healing. Patient population included pre- and post-operative orthopedic surgery for peripheral joints and extremities, return-to-sport testing. Additional experiences in aquatic therapy, general spine conditions, PACU and chronic/persistent pain.

 

Links:

http://www.apta.org/Blogs/Pulse/2017/11/FMWMegan/ 

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