Dr. Sam Arnold, PT, DPT, ATC
Solvang
Summary
Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient conditions, develop treatment plans, evaluate outcomes, and deliver education to students and patients. Six years of multidisciplinary experience treating active duty military personnel and veterans, collegiate and high school athletes, and the general population. Multilevel experiences serving as clinical instructor and tutor in concepts of anatomy and physiology. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Accelerate Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient needs through physical exams and developed personalized treatment plans for 45+ patients per week.
- Assisted with clinical streamlining, EMR reviews, and data transfers to facilitate ownership transition from Dugan Therapy to current owner.
- Served as Credentialed Clinical Instructor to oversee learning outcomes and objectives for Doctor of Physical Therapy students on clinical rotations.
Student Physical Therapist
SB Physio
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Prescribed care for 35+ patients per week in outpatient orthopedics.
- Honed manual therapy skills while practicing under clinical supervision of OCS.
Student Physical Therapist
Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided long-term care treatments for 25 patients per week with neurocognitive and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Presented in-service on treatment concepts in managing Parkinson's Disease
Student Physical Therapist
Carnahan Therapy Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Treated weekly caseload of 30+ patients
- Provided care to active-duty Air Force and Space Force personnel, government contractors, and veterans.
- Worked under supervision of occupational therapists to provide post-surgical care to wide array of hand conditions.
Hourly Athletic Trainer
Santa Barbara City College
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed and maintained clinical operations to provide treatment to 10 athletics teams.
- Oversaw student interns and established lower extremity strengthening programs for distance runners.
Student Intern and Athletic Trainer
Godinez Fundamental High School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Partnered with staff ATC to oversee daily clinical operations and treatments for nine athletics teams.
- Promoted extracurricular activities at an underserved high school.
Student Intern
Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Planned and applied therapeutic protocols for treatments of six to eight students and staff per day at California State University, Fullerton.
Student Intern
Fullerton College
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Prescribed preventive exercises to treat upper extremity injuries in overhead patients.
- Served as sideline medical staff in Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds of NCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship.
Student Intern
Mount San Antonio College
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Established and served as medical staff overseeing the safety of >11,000 runners at four cross country invitationals.
- Delivered a clinical synthesis presentation on methodologies to accelerate ACL reconstruction recovery timelines.
- Rotation observing at Anaheim Hills Pediatric under Dr. Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP.
Student Intern
California State University, Fullerton
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Specialization in rehabilitation of lower extremity pathologies.
- Setup and orchestrated medical staffing for numerous tournaments and invitationals.
Gateway Tutor
Santa Barbara City College
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Furnished in-class instruction, office hours, and independent periods of instruction in the courses of ENG 110, HE 104, and HE 108.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam preparation.
Student Intern
Santa Barbara City College
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Student internship experience with college's 20 athletic teams.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Baylor University
Waco, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2019
Kinesiology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2017
Athletic Training
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2007
Skills
- Musculoskeletal Specialist
- Student Education
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Balance Training
- Physical Assessment
- Manual Therapy
- Sports Therapy
- Tactical Medicine
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptive to changing environments
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- National Athletic Trainers Association
N P I
1558860221
Awards
- 2018 Julie Max Scholarship (California State University, Fullerton)
- 2018 Gail Weldon Scholarship (Far West Athletic Trainer's Association)
- 2017 Physical Education Department Outstanding Student of the Year (Santa Barbara City College)
- 2016 Student Voices Award Winner (Santa Barbara City College)
Military Service
MACHINE GUN SECTION LEADER | 10/2010 to 10/2014
United States Marine Corps
- Coordinated tactical planning, oversaw logistical needs of 21 Marines, and maintained all mission essential equipment while twice deploying for combat operations in Afghanistan.
- Earned two Certificates of Commendation, two meritorious promotions, Infantry Machine Gun Leader Course Honor Graduate, and Paul E. Ison Award.
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Accelerate Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
SB Physio
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Carnahan Therapy Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 03.2022
Hourly Athletic Trainer
Santa Barbara City College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Student Intern and Athletic Trainer
Godinez Fundamental High School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern
Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2019
Student Intern
Fullerton College
01.2019 - 03.2019
Student Intern
Mount San Antonio College
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student Intern
California State University, Fullerton
08.2017 - 05.2018
Gateway Tutor
Santa Barbara City College
01.2016 - 05.2017
Student Intern
Santa Barbara City College
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -
California State University, Fullerton
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Baylor University
Kinesiology
Santa Barbara City College
Athletic Training
Iowa State University
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