Katherine Marie Japp Education

Katherine Marie Japp
Email: [email protected]
Education
2009 to 2012
Texas Woman’s University – Houston, TX
Graduated with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
Critical Inquiry Project: “Awareness of and Interest Level in Physical
Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs among Entry-Level Doctoral
Physical Therapy Students”
2006 to 2009
University of Texas at Brownsville – Brownsville, TX
Graduated with B.S. in Health and Human Performance- Exercise
Science with a minor in Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
Clinical Experience
Valley Baptist Hospital- Inpatient Rehabilitation- Harlingen, TX
Jan 17 – Apr 6, 2012
12 week internship in adult, inpatient rehabilitation
Performed patient evaluations and designed treatment plans independently for varying
diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebrovascular accidents, spinal cord injuries,
traumatic brain injuries, amputations, debilitation, and total hip/knee arthroplasty
Provided physical therapy services to approximately 4 patients per day
Colleague Education: LSVT BIG treatment for patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Moody Clinic – Brownsville, TX
August 22 – October 14, 2011
Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in
an outpatient setting for 7 weeks
Performed patient evaluations and designed treatment plans independently for varying
diagnoses including, but not limited to, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Autism,
Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Guillan-Barre
Provided physical therapy services to approximately 16 patients per day
Shadowed an orthopedic surgeon during the evaluation and follow-up appointments of
current and new patients
Participated in and led physical therapy-occupational therapy co-treatments for
pediatric patients with diagnoses of Developmental Delay and Cerebral Palsy
Organized a patient community activity and subsequent therapy sessions consisting of
throwing out the first pitch at the local university’s first baseball game
Volunteered during clinic “Zumbathon” fundraiser
Colleague Education: Pediatric Orthotics
Valley Baptist Hospital- Outpatient Clinic – Harlingen, TX
June 6 – July 22, 2011
Evaluated and treated adult patients with orthopedic, vestibular, and neurological
diagnoses in an out-patient setting for 7 weeks
Katherine Marie Japp
Email: [email protected]
Performed patient evaluations and designed treatment plans independently for adult
patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including low back pain, post-surgical patients,
spinal cord injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, vestibular patients, chronic pain
syndromes, and other acute orthopedic conditions
Provided physical therapy services to approximately 8-10 patients per day
Oversaw patient care by Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation technicians
Independently performed many manual therapy techniques including, but not limited
to, manipulations of thoracic and lumbar spine as well as cervical spine mobilizations
Colleague Education: Manual Therapy: Manipulation and Mobilization
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital – Lincoln, NE
November 8 – December 17, 2010
Evaluated and treated patients for cardiac rehabilitation in addition to patients with
spinal cord injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, and traumatic brain injuries in a longterm in-patient setting for 6 weeks
Performed patient evaluations and designed treatment plans independently for patients
with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cardiac rehabilitation, and
cerebrovascular accident
Provided physical therapy services to approximately 8 patients per day
Utilized Body Weight Supported Treadmill and Locomat for the treatment of adult spinal
cord injuries and pediatric patients
Participated in daily team meetings with all other health care disciplines with emphasis
on unifying patient treatment goals and objectives among disciplines
Participated in and led physical therapy-occupational therapy co-treatments with spinal
cord injury and cerebrovascular accident patients
Participated in patient home evaluation visits in order to design and implement patient
treatments with emphasis on returning patient to home environment independently
Oversaw patient care by Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation technicians
Employment
8/2012-Present
5/2012-Present
2/2011 – 5/2012
5/2009 – 8/2009
5/2007-5/2009
5/2007-7/2009
University of Texas at Brownsville
Part-time Faculty
Exercise Physiology and Pediatric Exercise Physiology
Valley Baptist Hospital
Physical Therapist
Harlingen, TX
High Profile Promotions, Inc. & Tilt Theory
Promotional Specialist
Houston, TX
South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation Tech
Brownsville, TX
UTB Campus Recreation and Fitness Center
Brownsville, TX
Brownsville Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Katherine Marie Japp
Email: [email protected]
5/2006-8/2006
Brownsville, TX
Fremont Area Medical Center
Temporary Secretary, Rehab Dept.
Fremont, Nebraska
Awards and Scholarships
CSM Research Presenter
January 2013
Awareness of and Interest Level in Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs
among Entry-Level Doctoral Physical Therapy Students”
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship
2010 – 2011
UTB/TSC Leadership Ring Award
2009
UTB Student Athlete of the Year
2009
UTB Volleyball Team Captain
2006, 2007, & 2008
NAIA Red River Athletic All Conference Volleyball
2006, 2007, & 2008
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
American Physical Therapy Association Member
American Heart Association CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
TPTA Legislative Day Participant
2009 – Present
2008 – Present
February 2011
Personal Affiliations
UTB Alumni Association
Good Shepherd Community Church
2011 – Present
2010 – Present