1. Sarah Norman, DPT
320 Walnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
(360)441-7218 s.norman@usa.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a licensed physical therapist with a facility that will allow me to utilize my
neurological and manual training to provide the highest level of care to patients.
CAREER PROFILE:
A newly graduated and enthusiastic physical therapist motivated to incorporate a wide range of
treatment techniques that will assist patients in reaching their highest level of function. Execute
outstanding interpersonal skills, and deeply committed to delivering quality care through a
multidisciplinary team approach.
EDUCATION:
University of St. Augustine for Health Science, San Marcos, CA August 2013-December 2015
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
o Received Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship
o Graduated with High Honors
o Advanced Coursework in:
S1- Advanced Spinal Examination, Evaluation, and Manipulation
E1- Advanced Extremity Examination, Evaluation, and Manipulation
Myofascial Manipulation
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR September 2007-December 2011
B.A., Early Elementary Education; focus in European History and Health
o Dean’s List each term
o Received Presidential Scholarship
o NCAA Div. II Women’s Basketball Team member
o ESOL Bilingual Teaching Endorsement
STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST INTERNSHIPS:
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Spokane, WA October 2015-November 2015
o Inpatient neurological rehabilitation setting
o Spinal cord injury unit: Primarily SCI patients but also included CVA, amputee, cardiac
and orthopedic patients
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Portland, OR July 2015-August 2015
o Outpatient and inpatient pediatric setting
o Successfully treated a wide range of disorders- Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, skeletal
dysplasia, congenital hip dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, scoliosis
o Gait analysis lab, serial casting, wheelchair fitting and training
The Vancouver Clinic - Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA May 2015-June 2015
o Outpatient general setting- acute, chronic, vestibular, aquatics, pulmonary, hand,
women’s health
Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA October 2014-December 2014
o Worked in the Neuro-Trauma ICU
o Successfully treated patients with TBI, stroke, acute trauma, Parkinson’s Disease, and
spine pathologies

2. Sarah Norman, DPT
320 Walnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
(360)441-7218 s.norman@usa.edu
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PT Northwest, Monmouth, OR April 2012- May 2013
o PT Aide-assisted physical therapist with patients
o Led patients through therapeutic exercise programs; therapeutic modalities such as:
electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cervical and lumbar traction, and iontophoresis
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:
University of St. Augustine- Neurological Exercise Class January 2015-April 2015
o Evaluated neurological patients using functional outcome measures
o Lead group exercises including LVST BIG, strengthening, and balance principles
o Documented using SOAP notes and outcome measures to track progress
Shriners Children Hospital, Portland, OR September 2012
o Assisted PT and OT interventions on children aged 3 mo.-19 yr with congenital
deformities, neurological deficits, and trauma injuries
o Prosthetic/Orthotic fitting and gait analysis was observed
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
o Heartsaver First Aid – American Heart Association
o Healthcare Provider- Adults/Children (CPR/AED) – American Heart Association
o Blood Borne Pathogens
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
o American Physical Therapy Association- California Chapter October 2013-Present
ADVANCED THERAPY RELATED COURSEWORK:
o Inservice on AFO and Footwear Tuning for Pediatrics presented at Shriner’s Hospital for
Children
o Instructed Fall Prevention Training and outcome measures to medical professionals at St.
Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:
o Enloe Medical Center Neurological Symposium
o St. Luke’s Fall Prevention Training for Medical Professionals
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITES:
o Triathlons, running, road biking, swimming, hiking, basketball and soccer
REFERENCES:
o Nicole Bedey- Former clinical instructor at St Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital……………
(509)473-6000 BedeyN@st-lukes.org
o Amanda Stoltz- Former clinical instructor at Shriner’s Hospital for Children…………….
(503) 221-3429 AStoltz@shrinenet.org
o Jim Mathews- Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, academic coordinator of clinical
education……………………………………………………………………………………
(760) 591-3012 ext 2407 jmathews@usa.edu