Jenna Sklar, PT, DPT
5707 Libbey Lane, TX, 77092
361.235.1430 Cell
jennasklar@hotmail.com
Summary
Hard working, young professional looking to differentiate skills by developing teaching experience by
enhancement of knowledge provided by didactic work. Committed to excellent patient care and fostering
a collaborative effort with professional and clinical staff.
Education
University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Cum Laude
Dallas, TX
2009
Corpus Christi, TX
2007
Work Experience
Therapy 2000
Houston, TX
2014-Present
Physical Therapist
• Collaborate and coordinate treatment services with occupational and speech therapists for
Multidisciplinary approach to holistic patient care
• Recommend and organize appropriate medical equipment and devices for pediatric patients needing
and array of adaptive care for optimal management of neurological diagnosis
• Independent management of scheduling
• Provide in home treatment to pediatric patient with a caseload of 15-18 patients
• Educate parents on magnitude of patient’s diagnosis and needs for long term care
Select Physical Therapy
Houston, TX
2012-Present
Physical Therapist
• Monitored productivity of clinic including attendance of management meetings and monitoring of daily
clinic processes
• physician liaison, aided in providing explanation and rationale of treatment services
• Managed physical therapy student schedule and provided learning opportunities and assured learning
objectives were reached
• Managed volunteer program including proper documentation and schedule
• Staff physical therapist in general orthopedics and sports medicine
• Managed 15-18 patient case load per day from adolescents to geriatrics
• Certified Clinical Instructor through APTA, clinical teaching to 4 PT students
• Mentored new graduate for 4 months in the clinic
Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Houston, TX
2009-2012
Physical Therapist
• Staff physical therapist skilled in general orthopedics, sports specific therapy for exercise and
conditioning and manual therapeutic techniques
• Managed an orthopedic patient case load of 15-16 patients per day ranging from adolescents to
geriatrics
• Certified Clinical Instructor to two physical therapy students educating in evidence based practice,
progression and execution of therapeutic treatment
• Managed organization of clinic student observer and volunteer program
• Trained physical therapy technicians and secured competency documents
• Post-operative treatment for ACL reconstructions, TKA, rotator cuff pathologies, THA, spinal fusion
and ankle reconstructions
• Observed surgery and work closely with 10 orthopedic specialists
Texas Children’s Hospital
Student Physical Therapist
2009
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Fourteen week clinical affiliation with both inpatient and outpatient experience
Exposure to diagnoses to Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay, organ transplants
NICU experience with positioning , trachea and working with Occupational Therapist
Birth-21 years of age
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Student Physical Therapist
2009
• Fourteen week clinical affiliation with dominant orthopedic population
• Worked closely with 9 orthopedic surgeons and 4 PTs
• Exposure to manual therapy and post operative protocols
Baylor University Medical Center-Garland
Student Physical Therapist
2009
• Eight week clinical affiliation in inpatient rehab with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary patient
population
• Worked closely with the multidisciplinary team of occupational, speech, and rehab therapists
Skills
• Microsoft Office/iWorks
• Centricity, Allscripts documentation programs
• HCNET, PalmWyse documentation efficiency
Professional Memberships/ Certifications/ Awards
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA Member
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Ola Grimsby Institute
Orthopedic Certified Specialist
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST