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James Cha

@jamescha

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Passionate physical therapist focused on adult orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative hospital or outpatient role focused on adult neuro and orthopedic rehab, with opportunities to teach/mentor, contribute to research, and continue advancing clinical skills.

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong academic record and hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient care for adult orthopedic and neurologic patients.

At Montefiore Medical Center, I evaluate and treat complex diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, organ transplant recovery, cardiac and oncologic conditions, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to plan safe discharges and deliver evidence-based care.

I also have extensive outpatient orthopedic experience managing post-op and musculoskeletal injuries using manual therapy, joint mobilization, gait and balance training, and individualized home exercise programs; I have precepted students and led in-service trainings on neuroplasticity and CIDP.

I hold Basic Life Support certification, am proficient with EPIC, Raintree, Sunrise, and WebPT, contributed to research on PT student counseling confidence, and received the Samuel B. Feitelberg Award for academic and clinical excellence; I seek a collaborative role where I can continue clinical growth, teach, and improve rehabilitation outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Staff Physical Therapist

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Montefiore Medical Center

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Evaluated and treated acute and outpatient adult patients with complex neurologic, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses, coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning. Mentored a PT student during a 6-week clinical rotation and implemented gait training and neuromuscular re-education to improve functional outcomes.

Neurologic Rehabilitation Orthopedic Rehabilitation Gait Training Neuromuscular Re Education Discharge Planning Patient Education Epic

Student Physical Therapist

Professional Physical Therapy - Kew Gardens

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)

Evaluated and treated diverse outpatient orthopedic caseloads, screening and treating up to 12 patients per day while directing support personnel and fitting assistive devices. Delivered manual therapy, traction, joint mobilization, and soft tissue mobilization to progress patient function.

Manual Therapy Joint Mobilization Strengthening Assistive Device Fitting Orthopedic Rehabilitation Soft Tissue Mobilization

Student Physical Therapist

Glen Cove Hospital

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

Managed a full caseload in the brain injury unit treating stroke, TBI, Parkinson's, and other complex neurologic conditions while coordinating comprehensive rehabilitation with interdisciplinary teams. Conducted family education and led an in-service on the 10 principles of neuroplasticity.

Neurorehabilitation TBI Discharge Planning Interdisciplinary Collaboration In Service Presentation

Student Physical Therapist

Adam Cohen Physical Therapy

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Evaluated and treated orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic pain patients and maintained thorough documentation of evaluations and progress notes. Provided staff education on chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy to clinicians and students.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Neurologic Rehabilitation Documentation Manual Therapy EMR

Student Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Associates of Williamsburg

Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 (1 month)

Evaluated and treated general and post-operative orthopedic and neurologic patients, developing individualized plans of care and progressing patients with manual therapy and strengthening interventions. Managed cases including Parkinson's disease, MS, and post-op joint replacements.

Manual Therapy Joint Mobilization Strengthening Post Op Rehabilitation Neurologic Rehabilitation