Eric Van Dongen
Nashville
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional prepared for role. Known for effectively managing patient caseloads and improving recovery timelines through personalized care plans. Values collaboration and adapts to changing needs with ease. Skilled in therapeutic exercise and patient assessment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
MPower Physical Therapy
Nashville, TN
04.2020 - Current
- Perform evaluations and treatment for a wide variety of both non-op and post-operative orthopedic diagnoses
- Provide treatment to high school and collegiate athletes from partner schools including Belmont University, Lipscomb University and Trevecca Nazarene University, as well as the occasional professional athlete
- Collaborate with athletic trainers from partner schools regarding patient care and progress
- Provide clinical updates and discuss patient care with referring physicians to support optimal outcomes
- Perform return to sport testing with patients including handheld dynamometry, hop testing, and balance testing to guide clinical decisions
- Supervise a PTA and physical therapy technician to ensure effective patient care
- Manage a high volume patient caseload of at least 75 patients per week
Staff Physical Therapist
Hunterdon Healthcare
Flemington, NJ
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Outpatient department of community hospital system
- Managed a case load of 10-15 patients per day, serving a patient population primarily with a wide range of orthopedic diagnoses, occasional neurologic conditions
- Experience with aquatic therapy
- Clinical instructor for one DPT student and helped manage volunteers when present
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Florida
04-2016
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology- Movement Science
The Pennsylvania State University
05-2013
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercise
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Time management
- Dry Needling
Certification
- Tennessee Physical Therapy License #12679
- American Heart Association BLS Certified
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
MPower Physical Therapy
04.2020 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Hunterdon Healthcare
10.2016 - 02.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology- Movement Science
The Pennsylvania State University