Miranda Arvidson
Oceanside
Summary
Acute care physical therapist specializing in critical care, ICU early mobility, and polytrauma rehabilitation across high-acuity hospital environments. Experienced in coordinating interdisciplinary care, managing complex caseloads, and leading daily operational prioritization as Coordinator of the Day. Recognized for mentoring PT students and advancing safe early mobilization practices that support improved functional outcomes and discharge readiness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist — Acute Care / Critical Care
Palomar Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- - Provide specialized rehabilitation services across ICU, Trauma ICU, IMC, TIMC, and mixed medical-surgical units
- - Manage 8–14 high-acuity patients daily, performing critical care mobility assessments and treatment interventions
- - Implement ICU early mobilization protocols to reduce deconditioning and improve functional recovery trajectories
- - Treat polytrauma and medically complex patients requiring coordinated interdisciplinary care planning
- - Serve as Coordinator of the Day, guiding evaluation prioritization, caseload distribution, and interdisciplinary communication to support efficient patient throughput
- - Selected as Clinical Instructor, mentoring Doctor of Physical Therapy students in high-acuity acute care and ICU clinical decision-making
Physical Therapist (Per Diem)
Tri-City Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
- - Deliver acute care physical therapy for complex medical and surgical populations
- - Perform functional mobility evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and discharge readiness assessments
- - Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and case management teams to support safe transitions of care
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mount Saint Mary’s University
01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2014
Skills
- Critical Care & ICU Rehabilitation
- Early Mobility Programs
- Polytrauma & Complex Medical Management
- Care Coordination & Throughput Prioritization
- Discharge Optimization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Instruction & Mentorship
Certification
- California Physical Therapist License #298138 — Active
- BLS Certification — American Heart Association
- PWR! Moves Therapist Certification — Swedish Medical Center
Timeline
Physical Therapist — Acute Care / Critical Care
Palomar Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist (Per Diem)
Tri-City Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Humboldt State University