1. Brian L. Schuman, PT, DPT, CMPT
1111 Cambridge Lane, Shorewood, IL 60404
815.791.7465
EDUCATION
Midwestern University (Downers Grove, Illinois)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) 2001-2004
· Class President 2001-2004
Lewis University (Romeoville, Illinois)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts 1996-2001
· Deans List and National Deans List
· Minors in Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy
WORK EXPERIENCE
Holistic Science Physical Therapy ( Joliet, IL)
Clinic manager/ Lead Physical Therapist
April 2016-current
• Developed, supervised and implemented steps for complete new clinic start-up.
• Site planning, business planning for budgetary concerns, equipment procurement
and managing multidisciplinary staff.
• Worked with marketing to develop strategic marketing plan for area.
• Developed templates for EHR system to streamline communication between
clinician and referring physicians and insurance companies.
• Treat patient full time with variety of musculoskeletal, neurologic and myofascial
pathologies.
• Mentor physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students in the clinic setting.
Elite Rehabilitation Institute ( Channahon/ Braidwood/ Plainfield, IL)
Owner/Operator
July 2010-June 2016
· Performed due diligence in selecting multiple clinic locations, including SWAT
analysis, budgetary outlines, start up cost analysis, and staffing.
· Assisted in build out design, equipment procurement, cost comparison for utilities
and clinic overhead cost, attaining proper permits and licensure for new facility.
· Hired and managed multidisciplinary staff of clinicians, including Doctors of
Chiropractic, Physical Therapy Assistants, Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist.
· Lead clinic operations, including financials, accounting, operational budgets,
internal and external marketing, physician referral coordination, clinical document

2. design, procedures and practices for initial patient care, insurance verification,
developed a policies and procedures manual for multiple locations.
· Develop strategies to monitor patient visit count, trend monthly and quarterly visit
counts and translate into possible revenues.
· Lead Physician marketing coordinator for various physician specialties,
orthopedic and neurologic surgeons, primary care, internal medicine and podiatry.
Midwestern University ( Downers Grove, IL)
Adjunct faculty, Simulated Clinic Supervisor
November 2009-current
· Supervise second and third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student evaluate and
treat a variety of injuries.
· Grade students on: safety, practical application of knowledge, time efficiency,
interventions, therapeutic exercise appropriateness, recognition on
contraindications and overall interactions with patients/ actors.
Accelerated Physical Therapy (Plainfield, IL)
Facility Manager, Physical Therapist
Feb 2008-December 2010
· Facility manager, includes hiring and managing of clinical and support staff
· Manage patient care, audit documentation, attend numerous in-services on
updated billing and clinical operation strategies
· Monitor and regulate monthly visit count, trending of budgeted revenues and
regulate staff hours
· Effectively read, understand and improve on clinical revenues, and devise steps to
achieve monthly/ quarterly budgets
· Set up, attend and follow up with numerous marketing contacts in the area.
· Participated in Manual Therapy Certification Program with Jim Meadows through
NAIOMT
SRI Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (Naperville, IL)
Staff Therapist, Director of Clinical Education
Sept, 2005-Feb 2008
· Evaluate and treat a variety of patients including adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
· Treat a variety of conditions with emphasis of spinal biomechanical dysfunction,
and post operative rehabilitation.
· Have educated 3 physical therapy students for clinical affiliates.
· Have contacted and established contracts for clinical sites with local Physical
Therapy schools.
Consulting
Midwest Generation
* Researched, developed and presented Carpal Tunnel injury prevention to the
Employees. Presentation addressed common causes of the pathology, avoidance
techniques, and preventative strategies to incorporate into daily routines.

3. * Presented an interactive presentation to all shifts at both plants.
Ergonomic Assessments.
* Discussed concerns with patients and employers on the occurrence of injuries in
a particular workspace. Have included office space, warehouse and assembly
line positions and construction sites.
* On-site assessment to determine the set up, functionality, risk points, and
potential injuries that employees are susceptible.
* Developed plan to improve set up, including platform height, desk height,
computer and keyboard repositioning.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
· Certified Manual Physical Therapist- Level III
Certification. Courses taken exclusively with Jim
Meadows, co-founder of North American Institute of
Manual Physical Therapy.
· Active Release Techniques- Spine A.R.T. Certification
attained. ART Seminars
· Advanced Evaluation and Treatment for the Functional
Rehabilitation of the Foot and Ankle, North American
Seminars
· Level II Upper Quadrant Mobilization and
Manipulation. North American Institute of Manual
Physical Therapy
· Treating Acute Cervical and Whiplash Injuries.
Swodeam-Jim Meadows
· Vestibular Rehabilitation. Janet O. Helminski PhD, PT;
Timothy Hain, MD
· Functional Orthopedics I. Institute of Physical Art,
Andy Kirk.
· Basics of Strain Counter-Strain. Kevin Cronin.
· Mobilization of the Sacro-iliac joint. Great lakes
seminars