Ashby Bridges
Aiken
Summary
Professional Physical Therapist with an experienced background in patient care within the acute care setting. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptive to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Reliable and patient-centered with a commitment to improving patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Wellstar MCG Health
2016.03 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise across diverse specialties in acute care, including level one trauma, stroke management, orthopedics, total joint replacements, kidney transplants, cardiology, psychiatric care, medical-surgical units, spinal cord injury care, intensive care, and step-down units.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Physical Therapist
Doctors Hospital
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Performed PRN and full-time duties in various acute care environments.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance patient mobility and functional abilities.
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida
Tampa2015
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
University of South Carolina At Aiken
Aiken, SC2010
Skills
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Acute rehab background
- Functional movement assessment
- Gait analysis
- Balance training
- Assistive device training
- Fall prevention strategies
- Clinical reasoning
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient-centered therapy
- Focused on consistent, quality care
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Georgia 2016 to present
- AHA BLS CPR and AED certified Renewed July 2025
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Doctors Hospital
2019.01 - 2024.01
Senior Physical Therapist
Wellstar MCG Health
2016.03 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
University of South Carolina At Aiken