Carla Lopez-Perez
San Juan
Summary
Passionate and skilled licensed physical therapist seeking a position to demonstrate my abilities, knowledge, and values to promote a better quality of life. I strive to provide evidence-based clinical care for my patients with a focus on their goals and needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Department of Defense Education Activity
05.2021 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and adjusted school-based gross motor services according to student needs on an Individualized Educational Program.
- Provided school-based gross motor services to military-connected students per their IEP to promote their participation during the academic day.
- Participated in case study committee meetings to determine the eligibility of students for Special Education services following DoDEA guidelines.
- Performed and discussed motor skills assessments of students in compliance with DoDEA expectations.
- Collaborated with other related service providers (Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language Pathologist) to create integrated therapeutic activities that target all of the essential skills for our different grade-level students.
Physical Therapist Subcontractor
Department of Defense Education Activity
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed, implemented, and adjusted school-based gross motor services according to student needs on an Individualized Educational Program.
- Provided school-based gross motor services to military-connected students per their Individualized Educational Program to promote their participation during the academic day.
- Participated in case study committee meetings following DoDEA guidelines.
- Performed and discussed motor skills assessments of students in compliance with DoDEA expectations.
- Designed a service schedule in compliance with the service minutes stated in the student's Individualized Educational Program.
V Clinical Experience
Ser De Puerto Rico
09.2019 - 02.2020
- In charge of evaluating, re-evaluating, establishing, implementing, and adapting an individualize plan of care, including home exercise programs in the outpatient and school-based setting.
- Proficient in the care of patients from pediatric to geriatric population, assessing musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
- Determined the potential level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identified precautions/contraindications and designed plan of care.
- Identified the need for patient and caregiver education to maximize patient’s performance and quality of life.
- Effectively collaborated with the rehabilitation team to meet patient’s need and provide quality care.
- Participated in outreach initiatives to serve people with limited accessibility to receive health care evaluations and professional recommendations.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University Of Puerto Rico – Medical Science Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2020
Bachelor’s - Integrative Biology
University Of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate support provider
- Individualized treatment plans
- Early intervention services
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
01/01/20, Licensed Physical Therapist, Puerto Rico
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Department of Defense Education Activity
05.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Subcontractor
Department of Defense Education Activity
12.2020 - 05.2021
V Clinical Experience
Ser De Puerto Rico
09.2019 - 02.2020
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University Of Puerto Rico – Medical Science Campus
Bachelor’s - Integrative Biology
University Of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras Campus
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