Octavio Jimenez
Atlanta
Summary
Doctor of Physical Therapy candidate with strong interest in electrodiagnostics and neuromuscular evaluation. Broad clinical training across outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and neurorehabilitation within VA systems, with focused exposure to EMG and nerve conduction studies (EDX). Committed to advanced clinical reasoning, medical screening, and diagnostic excellence through residency training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience V
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Columbia
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Upcoming neuro and acute care rotation focusing on neurological evaluation, medical screening, and intervention planning for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological diagnoses.
Clinical Experience IV
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Oversaw management of medically complex patients in ICU, step-down, and medical-surgical units for ten weeks.
- Executed mobility assessments and discharge planning to improve patient outcomes.
- Applied AM-PAC '6-Clicks' methodology to evaluate functional status and enhance recovery strategies.
Clinical Experience III
Peachtree Orthopedics
Atlanta
06.2025 - 08.2025
- General outpatient orthopedic clinic with a high proportion of post-operative orthopedic cases. Evaluated and treated patients with both post-operative and non-operative musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinical Experience II
TEAM Rehabilitation
Atlanta
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Emphasized development of foundational musculoskeletal evaluation and clinical reasoning skills in outpatient clinic.
Evaluated and treated patients with common spine and extremity conditions under supervision.
Clinical Experience I
Avondale Physical Therapy
Atlanta
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Observed evaluations and treatment sessions in a general outpatient clinic (1 day/week × 4 weeks).
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Treatment planning
- Community healthcare
- Evidence-based practice
Volunteer Experience
- Farm Worker Family Health Program Volunteer, Moultrie, GA (40 hours).
- Assisted with screening children with motor developmental delays and supported care for adult agricultural workers with common musculoskeletal conditions. Gained exposure to community-based healthcare delivery across the lifespan.
Electrodiagnostic Exposure - Description
Observed a board-certified ECS Physical Therapist performing EMG and nerve conduction studies (20 hours), including test selection, needle EMG technique, waveform analysis, and clinical correlation.
Certifications Languages
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Primary Care Certificate, APTA Learning Center
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Experience V
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Clinical Experience IV
Atlanta VA Medical Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Experience III
Peachtree Orthopedics
06.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical Experience II
TEAM Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Experience I
Avondale Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 09.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgia State University