Kiely Schmidt
Campbell
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Specializes in complex evaluations and individualized treatment plans that promote patient independence and enhance quality of life. Actively mentors and trains staff, contributing to a culture of excellence in patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Stanford University Health Care
01.2009 - Current
Conducted physical therapy evaluations, treatments, re-assessments, and DME assessments in acute care for complex neurological patients.
- Served as a Neurological Clinical Specialist PT-4 from 2014 to 2019 at Stanford Health Care.
- Managed patient care coordination and triaging as the selected charge therapist since 2010.
- Mentored new hires, students, PT residents, and volunteers, fostering skill development and professional growth since 2010.
- Facilitated onboarding and training programs, enhancing integration and performance of new staff since 2010.
- Coordinated clinical education at Stanford Health Care Center from 2013 to 2014.
- Instructed training classes on bedside mobility assessment, defensive ambulation, suctioning techniques, and early mobility initiatives.
- Participated in ALS task force and led quality improvement projects, contributing to enhanced patient care standards at Stanford Health Care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology And Physical Therapy
Los Angeles, CA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology; NCAA Div I. Student Athlete; Academic All-American
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2006
High School - Student athlete
Archbishop Mitty HS
San Jose, CA06-2002
Skills
- Patient independence
- Systematic care approach
- Nuanced medical strategies
- Medical collaboration
- Dignity advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Patient dignity advocacy
- Patient & Family education and support
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Empathy and compassion
Affiliations
• 2009- Present, APTA Membership with Continuing Education requirements met
• Stanford Hospital Rehabilitation Department Council Member
• Team Member – Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
• Stanford Healthcare Education Coordinating Council Member
• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
• Stanford Hospital Rehabilitation Department Council Member
• Team Member – Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
• Stanford Healthcare Education Coordinating Council Member
• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Clinical Rotations And Internships
- 2006, Keck School of Medicine (USC), In-Patient Acute Care PT
- 2007 Balance Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedic PT
- 2007 USC Physical Therapy Associates, Outpatient multi-diagnosis PT services
- 2008, Body Mechanix Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedic PT Clinic
- 2008, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Outpatient Neurology Clinic
- 2008, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Palo Alto, Inpatient Acute Care PT
- 2009 Stanford Health Care, Inpatient Acute Care PT
Continuing Education
- 2009 - Present, 300+ Continuing Education (CE) hours
- 03/2026 Clinical Action for Dementia, TBI, Concussion, Stroke and other Cognitive Declines: Assessment and Treatment Techniques for Cognitive Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity
- 03/2026, Essential Knowledge of Tracheostomy Care
- 03/2026, Advances in Stroke Care
- 07/2025, Stroke Rehab: Proven Techniques to Regain Functional Use of the UE and LE
- 10/2025, Humanizing ICU Care
- 08/2024, Successful Mentoring Strategies for Residency and Fellowship Education
- 02/2023, ATPA CSM
- 02/2019, ATPA CSM
Publications
Improving Patients’ Early Mobility Through Innovative Interprofessional Education Using Educational Neuroscience Theory, Garrett K. Chan, PhD, APRN, FAAN, Ningning Guo, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN-K, James P. Goyena, MSN, RN, HCI-C, Kiely Schmidt, DPT, PT, NCS, Angela Shannon, MS, RN, CN
Clinical Experience And Work History
Stanford University Health Care, Physical Therapist, 01/01/09, Present, Performed physical therapy evaluations, treatments, re-assessments, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) assessments in an acute setting on a diverse and complex population with a focus on neurology., Selected to mentor new hires, students, PT residents, volunteers (2010 – Current)., Selected as an onboarding and training facilitator (2010 – Current)., Stanford Health Care Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (2013 – 2014)., Stanford Health Care - Neurological Clinical Specialist (PT-4 Status): (2014-2019)., Rotating selected Charge Therapist – In charge of the coordination of care by physical therapists and triaging of patients based on clinical evaluation and urgency of discharge needs. (2010 – Current)., Training Class Instructor/Facilitator – Various concepts and subjects to include Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT), Defensive Ambulation, Suctioning of Endotracheal tubes (ETT) and Tracheostomies, Stroke, Brain Tumors, Early Mobility of Mechanically Ventilated Patients., Stanford Healthcare Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Task Force. (2023-Current)., Liver Transplant Liaison – Stanford Health Care., Gallop Survey Task Force Member – Patient quality improvement projects (Stanford Health Care)., Faculty Member and Primary Mentor for Geriatric and Acute Care Residency Programs at Stanford Health Care (AAU, ICU)., Early Mobility Team Member/CUSP 4 MVP Project., Schwartz Rounds Committee Team Member., Education Coordinating Council Member., Center Coordinator Clinical Education (CCCE) Inpatient Coordinator., ABCDE Poster for Ventilated Patients., Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist.
Licensure And Certification
- 05/2009, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) License #35835
- 06/2015, Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist
- 06/2025, Recertified Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Stanford University Health Care
01.2009 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology And Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology; NCAA Div I. Student Athlete; Academic All-American
University of California, Berkeley
High School - Student athlete
Archbishop Mitty HS