Tony Tran
Santa Clara
Summary
Clinical Leader and Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. Led multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and optimize care delivery at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design data-driven care models. Supported development and evaluation of technology-enabled healthcare solutions, demonstrating a strong interest in clinical AI.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor
UCSF/SFSU Department of Physical Therapy
09.2017 - Current
- Teach and mentor doctoral students in clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and rehabilitation science
- Deliver lectures translating complex clinical concepts into practical, real-world applications
- Guide student research and provide detailed feedback on manuscripts, strengthening analytical and evaluation skills
- Participate in admissions evaluation, assessing candidate potential and program fit
Rehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco
07.2016 - Current
- Lead a multidisciplinary clinical team delivering orthopedic and sports medicine care, driving high-quality outcomes and patient-centered experiences
- Design and scale specialized rehabilitation programs (ACL, running, throwing), expanding service offerings and improving patient throughput
- Lead quality improvement initiatives using both quantitative metrics and patient-reported outcomes to evaluate care effectiveness
- Partner with physicians and system stakeholders to improve care access and coordination, reducing referral-to-evaluation times and optimizing care pathways
- Oversee clinic operations, including budget management, staffing, and performance optimization across key metrics (access, satisfaction, engagement)
- Mentor clinicians and trainees, fostering evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
Physical Therapy Consultant
Motion
San Francisco
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and refined treatment pathways across acute, subacute, and chronic conditions, supporting standardized yet personalized care
- Provided clinical input into product design decisions, ensuring safety, efficacy, and real-world alignment, resulting in more effective digital health tools
- Collaborated with data scientists, physicians, and software engineers to design and implement data-driven musculoskeletal care solutions
- Contributed to early-stage product development by translating clinical workflows into scalable, user-centered digital experiences, improving user engagement
- Operated in an iterative, ambiguous environment, contributing to concept development through implementation
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2009
Skills
- Clinical AI & Digital Health
- Rehabilitation science
- Quality improvement
- Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clinical Evaluation & Outcomes
- Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine Expertise
- Leadership & Operations
- Care Pathways & Systems Design
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Professor
UCSF/SFSU Department of Physical Therapy
09.2017 - Current
Physical Therapy Consultant
Motion
07.2017 - 07.2018
Rehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Mount St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Los Angeles