Leo Kim

• Lead orthopedic, sports, and post-operative rehabilitation for 12–15 patients daily, maintaining 94% plan-of-care adherence. • Develop progressive exercise programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and gait training. • Mentor four staff therapists and clinical interns; introduced standardized outcome tracking that improved discharge documentation completion by 28%. • Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to support safe transitions of care and reduce avoidable readmissions. • Educate patients and families on home programs, injury prevention, ergonomics, and self-management strategies.

• Managed inpatient and outpatient caseloads spanning post-surgical orthopedics, stroke recovery, cardiopulmonary deconditioning, and complex discharge planning. • Completed detailed evaluations and progress assessments; used functional measures to set goals and communicate clinical reasoning to interdisciplinary teams. • Collaborated with occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing to improve mobility safety and patient education. • Trained patients and caregivers in transfers, assistive-device use, home exercise programs, and fall-prevention techniques. • Recognized by department leadership for dependable weekend coverage and clear, compassionate patient communication.

• Delivered one-on-one outpatient care for runners, active adults, and workers recovering from orthopedic injuries and repetitive strain. • Performed movement screens and functional assessments to identify impairments, establish baselines, and guide return-to-activity decisions. • Built patient engagement through clear coaching and individualized home programs; sustained an average 4.8/5 patient satisfaction rating. • Partnered with athletic trainers and referring providers on return-to-sport progressions, load management, and injury-prevention education. • Maintained timely, compliant documentation while balancing a high-volume schedule.

• Clinical emphasis in orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation; graduated with honors. • Completed full-time clinical rotations in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and sports medicine.

• Concentration in exercise science; completed anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and motor control coursework. • Academic distinction: Dean’s List; volunteered with community wellness and adaptive recreation programs.