CHRISTOPHER MCPHERSON
Atlanta
Summary
Seeking entry-level opportunities in physical therapy across outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or sports medicine practices in Atlanta. Open to diverse environments and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Physical Therapist/Clinical
ATLANTA REHAB & PERFORMANCE CENTER
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Outpatient Orthopedic Rotation
- Conducted patient evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Applied manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise programs.
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Rotation
- Assisted patients recovering from surgery, stroke, and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Sports Medicine Rotation
- Supported athletes with injury prevention and recovery strategies.
- Implemented performance-enhancing rehabilitation exercises.
Physical Therapy Aide
ATLANTA REHAB & PERFORMANCE CENTER
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted physical therapists in preparing treatment areas and equipment for patient sessions.
- Guided patients through prescribed exercises, ensuring proper technique and safety.
- Monitored patient progress and reported observations to supervising therapists.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy spaces to meet compliance standards.
- Supported administrative tasks including scheduling, patient intake, and documentation.
- Provided encouragement and clear instructions to enhance patient comfort and engagement.
- Transported patients to and from therapy sessions, ensuring timely care.
- Managed therapy supplies and assisted with equipment setup and breakdown.
Physical Therapy Aide
TOTAL BODY WELLNESS & REHAB CENTER
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Maintaining work areas organization and disinfecting equipment after treatment.
- Observe Patients during treatment and report progress to the physical therapist.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under the directions of a physical therapist
- Safely assist patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Apply ice/heat packs for muscle relaxation and stimulation
- Handle ultrasound for sport injuries, and assisted with rehabilitation exercises
- Record exercises performed, and equipment used
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Unloaded/Loaded Packages from trucks
- Scan packages
- Sort Packages
Rehab Aide (Intern)
BENCHMARK
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluated data patients report to physical therapist.
Athletic Trainer Aide (Intern)
HEBORN CHRISTIAN ACADAMY
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Handled first aid and electrical stimulation machine for sports injury rehabilitation
- Applied ice/heat packs for muscle relaxation and stimulation
- Handled ultrasound for sport injuries, and assisted with rehabilitation exercises
- Filled out and filed injury reports for student college athletic files
- Assigned exercise routines to athletes to assist with their recovery
Physical Therapy Aide
PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Instructed, motivated, & assisted patients practicing exercises & functional activities, under direction of PT.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluated data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University of the Cumberlands
Kentucky 12.2025
B.S. - Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA07.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment & documentation
- Manual therapy & therapeutic exercise
- Neurological & orthopedic rehabilitation
- Communication & patient education
- EMR systems & compliance documentation
- Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Web PT
Certification
- CPR & AED - Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS
- Issued Mar 2022 – Expires Mar 2024
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Student Member
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist/Clinical
ATLANTA REHAB & PERFORMANCE CENTER
09.2025 - 12.2025
Physical Therapy Aide
ATLANTA REHAB & PERFORMANCE CENTER
09.2022 - 12.2023
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
09.2017 - 06.2018
Physical Therapy Aide
TOTAL BODY WELLNESS & REHAB CENTER
05.2017 - 04.2020
Rehab Aide (Intern)
BENCHMARK
06.2016 - 08.2016
Athletic Trainer Aide (Intern)
HEBORN CHRISTIAN ACADAMY
03.2016 - 05.2016
Physical Therapy Aide
PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
05.2015 - 12.2015
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
University of the Cumberlands
B.S. - Exercise Science
Georgia Southern University