Ann Rasmussen
Pacifica
Summary
Experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist skilled in pediatric assessment and functional mobility. Proven ability to create individualized treatment plans and educate families, ensuring continuous patient progress and engagement in therapy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Therapista
San Francisco And San Mateo County
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed individualized therapy plans to enhance motor skills and functional independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment strategies.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques to support at-home practice and engagement.
- Assessed patient progress through standardized evaluations, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, maintaining open communication channels, and offering consistent support throughout the therapy process.
School District Physical Therapist
Speech Pathology Group (SPG)
San Mateo, CA
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to assess patients' physical therapy needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Staff Pediatric Physical Therapist
California Children Services, SF Dept. of Public Health
02.1990 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients with diverse physical challenges.
- Assessed patient progress through standardized evaluations and adjusted therapy interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for children with complex needs.
- Educated families on therapeutic techniques and home exercises to enhance patient outcomes and engagement.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Implemented early intervention strategies for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays, promoting optimal growth and development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for children with various developmental and neurological conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA09-1988
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-1978
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Clinical reasoning
- Gross motor skills
- Strength training
- Functional mobility
- Balance training
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Adaptive equipment
- Motor learning
- Early intervention services
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist - October 1988-June 2024
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Therapista
02.2022 - 04.2024
School District Physical Therapist
Speech Pathology Group (SPG)
08.2020 - 12.2023
Staff Pediatric Physical Therapist
California Children Services, SF Dept. of Public Health
02.1990 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
University of California Berkeley