Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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COLE M. BAUSCH

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Summary

Skilled and goal-oriented physical therapist dedicated to enhancing client/patient health. Establishes rapport through continuous professional education, guiding clients/patients through tailored rehabilitation programs to improve physical efficiency, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and pain reduction. Strong understanding of APTA Guide to PT Practice and Clinical Practice Guidelines associated with orthopedic injuries. Enthusiastic team player committed to sharing innovative ideas and delivering high-quality therapy techniques aligned with patient/client objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Clinic Manager

Alpine Physical Therapy
01.2023 - Current
  • Perform the diagnosis and treatment of patients in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy environment.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing a diverse team of medical professionals and support staff.
  • Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Contributed to ongoing professional development by actively participating in continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars related to clinical practice advancements.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Center
06.2020 - Current
  • Provide evidence-based treatment in an outpatient orthopedic setting with a focus on post-surgical rehab, chronic conditions, and vestibular and concussion management.
  • Provide performance based rehabilitation utilizing thorough return to sport testing for surgical and non-surgical related care.

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Peak Performance Physical Therapy
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Provided physical therapy treatment in an outpatient physical therapy setting with an emphasis on vestibular examination and interventions.
  • Performed baseline concussion screening on Taekwondo athletes.
  • Provided an in-service on PPPD clinical examination and treatment.

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Lone Peak Physical Therapy
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Utilized Applied Functional Science (AFS) to develop and implement physical therapy treatment in an outpatient physical therapy treatment.
  • Provided in-service on knee arthro- and osteokinematics and the impact dysfunction has on the lower extremity.
  • Managed a full entry-level patient load of 10-12 patients per day.

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Advantage Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Performed physical therapy examination, evaluation, and intervention in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in a rural community.
  • Provided in-service on pain catastrophization and proper patient management.
  • Supervised one physical therapy technician on proper execution of patient interventions.

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Northeast Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Performed bedside examinations in the acute care setting of a certified stroke center.
  • Provided treatment modalities encompassing bed mobility, ambulation, and increasing physical capacity for appropriate discharge.
  • Performed evaluations using NIH stroke scale.

Health Coach, Exercise Specialist

Take Control
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Telecommunicate with clientele on health issues
  • Aided in clients in lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and monitoring A1C values
  • Developed and provided programs for health improvement with a focus on physical activity.

Personal Trainer

Peak Health and Wellness Center
01.2012 - 11.2015
  • Design and implement programs focused on providing clients skills to prevent and rehab injuries, build strength, improve body composition and live active lifestyles.
  • Design programs with emphasis on strategies from Pilates, TRX, and ACSM guidelines.
  • Assist clients recovering from trauma and stroke, and professional and recreational athletes ranging in age from early teens to geriatric.

Physical Therapy Observer

Active Physical Therapy
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Observed physical therapy techniques used in an outpatient orthopedic environment aimed at improving strength, increasing range of motion, and decreasing pain in active individuals.
  • Assisted physical therapists as needed; cleaned and organized the clinic.

Kinesiology Instructor

Montana School of Massage
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed a curriculum based on COMTA competencies to educate students about basic anatomical function and structure, including bio-mechanical issues, muscle action, origin, and insertions, as well as proper palpation techniques.

Physical Therapy Intern

New Directions
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assisted and observed physical therapists working with paraplegics and quadriplegics and aided with various therapy modalities including strength training, unweighted gait movement, and manual therapies to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Physical Therapy Observer

Balanced Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Observed therapy techniques used to improve pelvic floor function and create body efficiency through proper posture with an emphasis on core stabilization.
  • Assisted therapists and participated in exercises to ascertain what patients were experiencing and feeling.

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Austin, Texas
04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science

University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
01.2012

Skills

  • Manual therapy
  • Pain Neuroscience Education
  • Strength Training
  • Health Promotion
  • Sports Biomechanics
  • Level I FDN
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Wellness Education
  • Biomechanics evaluation
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Injury Prevention
  • Gait Training

Accomplishments

    Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - 2024 - present

    APTA Montana Nominating Committee Chair - 2023-2025

    APTA Montana Nominating Committee Member - 2021-2023

Certification

  • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Functional Dry Needling Level I
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR and Basic Life Support

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association Member - 2016 - present
  • APTA Orthopedic Section Member - 2024 - present

Timeline

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Clinic Manager

Alpine Physical Therapy
01.2023 - Current

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Center
06.2020 - Current

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Peak Performance Physical Therapy
01.2020 - 02.2020

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Lone Peak Physical Therapy
10.2019 - 12.2019

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Advantage Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 10.2019

Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation

Northeast Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018

Health Coach, Exercise Specialist

Take Control
01.2015 - 04.2016

Physical Therapy Observer

Active Physical Therapy
05.2014 - 10.2014

Personal Trainer

Peak Health and Wellness Center
01.2012 - 11.2015

Kinesiology Instructor

Montana School of Massage
01.2012 - 01.2014

Physical Therapy Intern

New Directions
01.2010 - 01.2011

Physical Therapy Observer

Balanced Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 08.2009

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science

University of Montana
COLE M. BAUSCH