1. Joseph Allen Hitchcock, PT, DPT
79 Raintree Island, Apt. 6, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Cell: 716-417-7911 Email: ptjoehitchcock@yahoo.com
Objective
The purpose of this resume is to obtain a clinical position in a Physical Therapy facility that
emphasizes Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, while continuing to develop my interests in
manual therapy. To seek a facility that will expand my education, skills, and knowledge to
enhance the facility's operations, and provide quality health care.
Education
D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York
Doctor of Physical Therapy GPA - 3.87 August 30, 2015
Thesis Title: Assessment of the Perceived Benefits of Interprofessional Education in Health
Professional Students through Simulated Patients.
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Bachelor of Science In Education - Exercise Science and Health Promotion
GPA - 3.62 August 20, 2009
Summary of Skills
MDT Spinal Evaluation & Treatment Spinal Manipulation
Soft Tissue Manipulation Kinesiotaping
Sports Rehabilitation Manual Therapy
Vestibular Evaluation & Treatment Functional Exercise Prescription
Select Functional Movement Assessment
Clinical Experience
- Clinical Fieldwork I - Outpatient Orthopedics - May 25 - August 14, 2015
- Per Diem Physical Therapist - August 2015 - present
Rose Physical Therapy, Lockport, New York
Independently managed a caseload of 12 - 15 patients daily.
Skills Utilized- as listed previously
- Clinical Fieldwork II - Outpatient Orthopedics - April 28 - June 6, 2014
Select Physical Therapy, Plantation, Florida
Independently managed a caseload of 8 - 10 patients daily
Skills Utilized- as listed previously
- Clinical Fieldwork III - Outpatient Orthopedics - August 25 - October 17, 2014
Advanced Care Physical Therapy & Aquatic Fitness Center, Wheatfield, New York
Independently managed a caseload of 8 - 10 patients daily
Skills Utilized- as listed previously, Aquatic Therapy

2. - Clinical Fieldwork IV - Inpatient- Geriatrics - October 27 - December 19, 2014
Beechwood Healthcare Center Physical Therapy Department, Getzville, New York
Long Term Care
Independently managed a caseload of 10 - 15 patients daily.
Skills Utilized- Functional Mobility Assessment (Bed mobility, sitting/standing tolerance, gait,
etc.), Functional Exercise Prescription, Endurance Exercise Prescription, Transfers,
Modalities, Assistive Device Evaluation/Prescription.
Collaborative Care - PTA, OT, SLP, Nursing, Nursing Aides
Additional Clinical Experience
Clinical Internship - 300 hours - Florida Atlantic University - Outpatient Orthopedics
Palm Beach Institute of Sports Medicine, Boca Raton, Florida June 17 - August 6, 2009
Exercise Physiologist
Independently Supervised & Instructed Patient Exercise According to Physical Therapy Plan of
Care. Patients Included Geriatrics, Middle Aged, & Adolescent Athletes
Additional Work Experience
Outback Steakhouse, Boca Raton, Florida August 24, 2002 - August 18, 2012
-Server -Trainer - Admin / Customer Relations
Certifications Professional Membership
CPR - American Heart Association American Physical Therapy Assoc.
First Aide - American Heart Association June 2013 - Present
Professional Development
In-service Presentations
- Kinesiotaping - Central Sensitization: Recognition and Physical Therapy Management
- Prolotherapy
Special Interests
Manual Therapy - (Future) Orthopedic Certified Specialist / McKenzie Certification
Spinal Manipulation
Functional Exercise & Athletic Rehabilitation
Vestibular Evaluation & Treatment

3. References
Nicholas Smith, PT DPT ACT
Clinical Instructor
Rose Physical Therapy
15 South Forest Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
585 - 520 - 6451
nicholassmithdpt@gmail.com
Terry Rose, PT MS DPT FAAOMPT Cert. MDT
Employer/Owner of Rose Physical Therapy
Rose Physical Therapy
15 South Forest Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
716 - 479 - 8752
terryrosept@gmail.com
Patricia Nowakowski, PT PhD GCS
Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education
D'Youville College Physical Therapy
320 Porter Ave. KAB 341
Buffalo, NY 14201
716-829-7828
nowakow@dyc.edu
Kristy Frye, PT DPT, OCS
Clinical Instructor
Advanced Care Physical Therapy
& Aquatic Fitness Center
Wheatfield, New York
716-228-1595
kristyfrye@advancedcarephysicaltherapy.com
Letter of Reference per Request
Terry Rose, PT MS DPT FAAOMPT Cert. MDT
Nicholas Smith, PT DPT ACT
Patricia Nowakowski, PT PhD GCS