Rowan Ellison

Physical Therapist

Raleigh, NC, United States

Professional Summary

Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with 6+ years treating orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical patients in outpatient clinics across the Triangle. Skilled in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise progression, and patient education. Known for measurable outcomes, clear documentation, and collaborative care with orthopedic surgeons and athletic trainers.

Employment History

Physical Therapist

Triangle Orthopedic & Sports Rehab · Raleigh, NC

Jan, 2021 · Present

Manage caseload of 45-55 orthopedic and sports patients per week with focus on ACL, rotator cuff, and lumbar rehab Cut average episode length by 12% through criterion-based return-to-sport progressions and home-program adherence tracking Mentor 2 PT aides and precept DPT students during clinical rotations; maintain Joint Commission-ready documentation Partner with local high-school and club sports programs on injury-prevention workshops for 200+ athletes annually

Staff Physical Therapist

WakeMed Outpatient Therapy · Cary, NC

Jun, 2018 · Dec, 2020

Delivered outpatient PT for post-op joints, chronic pain, and vestibular cases in a high-volume hospital system clinic Improved patient satisfaction scores from 88% to 94% on therapist-specific surveys over 18 months Co-led weekly interdisciplinary rounds with orthopedics and occupational therapy for complex discharges

Physical Therapy Intern / New Grad PT

Duke University Health System · Durham, NC

2017 · May, 2018

Completed acute-care and outpatient rotations; assisted with early mobility protocols for post-surgical inpatients Documented under supervision in Epic; supported weekend coverage during peak volume

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

2013 · 2017

B.S. Exercise Science

North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC

2010 · 2014

Skills

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Gait training