Rachel Arnette Hardy
27 Ridge Road
Greenville, SC 29617
Phone: (843) 632-0705 ● Email: rarnette09@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a full time physical therapist in a setting that encourages the expansion of
knowledge and enhancement of skills, in order to provide exemplary patient care.
EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Doctor of Physical Therapy
May 2013
Newberry College, Newberry, SC
Bachelor of Science, Biology
May 2009
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Interim HealthCare, Spartanburg, SC
8 Week Home Health Rotation
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March - May 2013
Examine, evaluate, and treat patients with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses with an emphasis on
post-operative rehabilitation.
Baptist Easley Hospital, Easley, SC
8 Week Inpatient Acute Care Rotation
January-March 2013
 Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with generalized weakness as well as a variety of
orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in an inpatient setting.
 Determined therapeutic recommendations for each patient and notified the patient’s Nurse Case
Manager to arrange for continued therapy upon hospital discharge.
 Attended bi-weekly Discharge Rounds to discuss patient progress with other disciplines involved in an
effort to provide the patient with the best care possible.
 Directed and supervised physical therapist assistants and other support personnel.
 Observed wound care treatments in the wound care center.
Clemson Sports Medicine, Neurological Rehab Center, Clemson, SC
8 Week Neurological Outpatient Rehabilitation Rotation
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Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with a variety of neurological and vestibular diagnoses
including Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain
Injury, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Balance Impairments.
Billed for services performed.
Directed and supervised physical therapist assistants and other support personnel.
Three Rivers Physical Therapy, Florence, SC
6 Week Outpatient Orthopedic Rotation
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October-December 2012
August-October 2011
Examined, evaluated, and treated patients with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses with an emphasis
on post-operative rehabilitation.
Billed for services performed.
Directed and supervised Physical Therapist Assistants and other support personnel.
Continued
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Interim HealthCare, Easley, SC
Physical Therapist, PT, DPT
June 3, 2013-present
 Assess patient status and home safety with development of individualized treatment plans.
 Provide quality physical therapy services to homebound individuals throughout Pickens County.
 Collaborate with other disciplines including nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and fellow
physical therapists to evaluate and discuss patient cases in order to provide superior patient care, in an
effort to help each patient reach his/ her individual goals and overall health improvement.
 Act as Case Manager and patient advocate in obtaining Durable Medical Equipment and physician
orders as appropriate.
 Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants as well as Home Health Aides.
City of Dillon Wellness Center, Dillon, SC
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer 2008, May 2009-May 2010
 Supervised campers while coordinating field trips and activities, facilitated the maintenance of an
orderly environment, and collected camper dues.
Summer Camp Director
 Oversaw all camp staff, organized staff and camper schedules, and planned and prepared for all camp
activities and field trips.
 Managed all camp income and made all camp purchases while maintaining a balanced budget.
Receptionist and Gym Consultant
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Performed secretarial duties, collected fees for memberships and daily passes, as well as recommend
and guide members and guests in how to use equipment.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association
SC Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Associations
2012 SCAPTA Annual Conference Attendee
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Service Activities
 Camp Hands to Hands Volunteer (2012)
 Volunteer for water ski clinic for people with spinal cord injuries (2012)
 Shots with a Spin Wheelchair Basketball Tournament for AWE (2012)
 Special Olympics Olympic Town Volunteer (2011)
 Cooper River Bridge Kids Run Volunteer (2011)
 Charleston Miracle League (2010)
 High School Sports Screening (2010)
Other
 DPT Class of 2013 Treasurer
May 2010-present
May 2010-present