Danielle Tomeck

Hi, I'm Danielle Tomeck. Welcome to my profile!

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Eager to serve the neurologic and pediatric patients in the greater Atlanta region while gaining experience and improving my therapeutic techniques.

Student Physical Therapist at Friends of the Redeemer United

March 2013 - March 2013

- Attended a one-week stroke camp in a rural, underserved Jamaican village. - Administered several outcome measures including the TUG, 10M Walk Test and 3M Backwards Test independently. - Provided PT services targeted at improving patients' balance, gait, upper extremity function, and functional independence. - Learned and implemented both seated and standing Tai Chi skills to improve body awareness and balance.

Preceptor for Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation Complex, Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University School of Medicine

August 2012 - December 2012

Facilitated lectures and laboratory in the Adult Neuro-Rehabilitation Complex for class for second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Gave a three-hour lecture on the history, etiology, pathophysiology, examination and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Also, coordinated a patient with Parkinson's Disease to participate as a guest speaker.

Physical Therapy Intern at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

June 2012 - August 2012

Evaluated, treated, and developed individual plans of care for pediatric patients with a variety of neurologic and musculoskeletal impairments in the outpatient setting. Conducted an in-service for the Physical Therapy Department to educate them on the Functional Movement Screen and its role in the pediatric rehabilitation setting.

Physical Therapy Intern at University of Georgia Student Health Center

March 2012 - June 2012

Evaluated, treated, and developed individual plans of care for patients with musculoskeletal impairments in the outpatient setting. Provided an in-service presentation to Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Departments to educate staff on the Functional Movement Screen.

Physical Therapy Intern at Shands Jacksonville

January 2012 - March 2012

Evaluated, treated, and created individualized plans of care for pediatric to adult-age patients with varying medical diagnoses. Created an orientation manual to be sent to incoming clinical students which included helpful information about the rotation, hospital and patient populations. Conducted an in-service presentation for the Rehabilitation Department covering the topic of Conversion Disorder.

Recreation Aide at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

May 2009 - May 2010

Direct patient contact during independently supervised recreation activities Develop and execute a variety of recreation activities for orthopedic, cardio-pulmonary, neurovascular and brain injury patients in an acute care, inpatient setting. Provided a positive environment for socialization of patients, leading to increased participation and compliance in other therapy sessions. Increase patients' level of functioning by providing a physically and cognitively stimulating environment.

Information and Event Specialist at Student Centers and Programming Services

January 2009 - May 2010

Provide superior customer service using communication and problem solving skills Schedule events for recognized student organizations and administrative departments using the R25 scheduling system

Dietary Aide/Caterer at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

June 2008 - May 2010

Serve patients meals in compliance with national dietary guidelines. Educate patients on healthy meal choices in accordance with their specific dietary needs.

Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident at Emory University Division of Physical Therapy

Emory University School of Medicine

2010 – 2013

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Emory University

Syracuse University

2008 – 2010

Bachelor of Science

Concentration: Health and Exercise Science

Syracuse University

Concentration: Health & Exercise Science

The Clarkson School

Duanesburg Junior - Senior High School