Triathlons
Mountain Biking
Gravel Biking
Canine
Canine Obstacle course racing
Hiking
Mentoring Nursing Staff and Graduate Students
Antonia Nia Pitalo
Taylors
Summary
A motivated and well-rounded Physical Therapist with 20 years of experience in both outpatient sports and acute orthopedic and trauma populations. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building rapport with patients and the multidisciplinary team. Recognized for teamwork, reliability, and flexibility in meeting dynamic needs of clinical practices. Hoping to combine my knowledge and skill with humans to my passion and love of canines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Intern
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy
01.2024
- Outpatient Sports Medicine
Clinical Intern
Atlanta Sports Medicine
01.2023
- Outpatient Orthopedics
Clinical Intern
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2023
- Outpatient Neurology
Clinical Intern
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2005
- Acute Trauma and Orthopedics
Physical Therapist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Advanced to lead physical therapist of orthopedic trauma team
- Spearheaded simulation labs for nursing residents
- Collaborated with orthotist and prosthetist in fitting spine and ankle bracing.
- Implemented orientation packet for new therapists specific to orthopedic and trauma patients
- Utilized MRI, CT, x-ray, fluoroscopy in assessment, treatment and patient education
- Engaged with surgeons, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, nurses
- Assisted in patient selection for study involving post operative multimodal pain regimen
- Presented annual in-service to new orthopedic surgery residents
Physical Therapist
Patewood Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Rounded with surgeon, charge nurses and physician residents
- Taught pre-operative classes for patients undergoing total knee, hip and shoulder arthroplasty
- Collected data on post operative sensory and motor effects of spinal epidural
- Assisted in development of competencies for Joint Commission Accreditation
- Served as interim supervisor of therapy department
Physical Therapist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Evaluated and treated complex traumas
- Catered treatment in respect to varying post operative restrictions in ROM and weight bearing.
- Managed physical therapist assistants and aides
- Maintained daily dialogue with orthopedic surgical team
- Expedited patient discharge
- Served as Clinical Instructor for DPT students
- Assisted in research for post operative tibial plateau fractures
Physical Therapist
Sports, Spine and Industrial
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Evaluated and treated various orthopedic and neurological conditions, creating individualized treatment plans
- Performed weekly reassessments modifying goals based on objective measures
- Applied a variety of treatment modalities such as cryotherapy, TENS, NMES, ultrasound and anodyne
- Empowered patients with affective home exercise programs
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2025
Dietetic Internship -
University of Southern Mississippi
01.2022
Bachelors - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Mississippi
01.2021
Skills
- Committed to learning
- Invested in my team and work place
- Effective communicator
- Responsive to feedback for self-improvement
- Creative with limited resources
- Diligent and devoted
- Passionate about teaching
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Therapeutic techniques
- Health promotion
- Patient relationship building
- Wound care
- Heavy lifting
- Adaptability and flexibility
Clinical Internships
- Atlanta Sports Medicine, Snellville, GA, Outpatient Orthopedics, 8 weeks, 01/01/23 - 02/28/23
- Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC, Outpatient Neurology, 8 weeks, 03/01/23 - 04/30/23
- Baton Rouge Physical Therapy, Baton Rouge, LA, Outpatient Sports Medicine, 10 weeks, 01/01/24 - 03/10/24
- Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC, Acute Trauma and Orthopedics, 12 weeks, 01/01/05 - 03/31/05
Licensure Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist, South Carolina
- Registered Dietitian, 01/01/02 - 12/31/06
- BLS
Hobbies and Interests
- Triathlons
- Gravel and Mountain Biking
- Canine Obstacle Racing
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy
01.2024
Clinical Intern
Atlanta Sports Medicine
01.2023
Clinical Intern
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2023
Physical Therapist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist
Patewood Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
Physical Therapist
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2013
Clinical Intern
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2005
Physical Therapist
Sports, Spine and Industrial
01.2005 - 01.2008
Dietetic Internship -
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelors - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Mississippi
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Washington University School of Medicine
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