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Work History
Education
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Cem Young

Cem Young

Los Angeles

Summary

Aspiring physical therapist with a background in dance, personal training, kinesiology. Pursuing a DPT degree to restore movement, function, and performance in individuals including dancers and athletes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Elite OrthoSport Physical Therapy and Performance
08.2025 - 10.2025

Outpatient Orthopedics Rotation

  • Managed cases including post-op ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tendinopathy, lumbar radiculopathy, and knee and hip osteoarthritis, along with various other general orthopedic and sports-related conditions.
  • Performed patient evaluations, therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy interventions, and patient education under direct PT supervision.
  • Managed approximately 50% of a full outpatient caseload by the end of the rotation.

Translator

Trust Me Ed
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Translated medical documents, patient education materials, and online course content.
  • Facilitated communication between Turkish-speaking clients and English-speaking staff.
  • Contributed to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based educational content for healthcare professionals.

Certified Personal Trainer

Equinox Downtown
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Coached clients with varying fitness levels and generated revenue through personal training package sales.
  • Designed individualized training programs and educated clients on proper lifting techniques.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists on training programs for clients transitioning from rehab.

Professional Dancer

McDonald Selznick Associates
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Performed in a variety of commercial, theatrical, and live entertainment productions.
  • Choreographed performances for music videos, commercials, and live productions.
  • Built strong interpersonal skills through collaboration with dancers and production team members.

Assistant Manager/Server

Blossom Vietnamese Cuisine
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Served food and beverages, maintained cleanliness, and ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory, payroll, and sales reports for the general manager.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

California State University
Long Beach, CA
01.2024

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022

Associate of Arts - Business Administration & Marketing

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016

Skills

TECHNICAL

  • Physical Therapy & Fitness Evaluation
  • Biomechanic Analysis
  • Rehab & Exercise Prescription
  • Medical Translation
  • Video Editing
  • EMR clinical documentation
  • Orthopedic Conditions

CLINICAL

  • Performing Arts Conditions
  • Acute Care Protocols
  • Performance Testing & Enhancement
  • Rehabilitation Protocols
  • Injury Prevention

INTERPERSONAL

  • Client Coaching
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership

Certification

  • CPR Certification (Valid through 01/2027)
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
  • The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM): 2025

LANGUAGES

English: Proficient
Turkish: Native

Timeline

Intern

Elite OrthoSport Physical Therapy and Performance
08.2025 - 10.2025

Translator

Trust Me Ed
01.2021 - 01.2022

Certified Personal Trainer

Equinox Downtown
01.2018 - 01.2022

Professional Dancer

McDonald Selznick Associates
01.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Manager/Server

Blossom Vietnamese Cuisine
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

California State University

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Los Angeles City College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration & Marketing

Los Angeles City College

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Azusa Pacific University

INTERESTS

Personal: Dancing, Weightlifting, Health & Fitness, Professional: Out-of-network/outpatient physical therapy with a focus on performance, specializing in weightlifters and dancers
Cem Young