Robert M.

Whittaker
709 Vista Lane, Cheyenne, WY 82009 | 307-256-1481 | whittaker.robert.m@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

May 2015
GPA: 3.922

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health Promotion

May 2012
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

GPA: 3.422

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Neurorehabilitation Benefis Rehabilitation Center, Great Falls, MT
Mar
2015 May 2015
Applied skills in a rehabilitation setting by evaluating and treating patients with
neurological conditions, amputees, and other various medical conditions. Worked with
medical device vendors on necessity for patients as well as working with OTs/SLPs on plans
of care.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Benefis Therapy Center, Great Falls, MT
Jan
2015 Mar 2015
Worked under an orthopedic clinical specialist. Treated a broad range of diagnoses
including large surface area burns, neurological and cardiopulmonary disorders with
musculoskeletal impairments, and other orthopedic conditions such as ACL/meniscus
injuries.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Center of Wyoming, Cheyenne, WY
Oct
2013 Dec 2013
Worked under an orthopedic clinical specialist. Emphasis on treatment of postoperative
shoulder repairs and low back pathology as well as observed trigger point dry needling
often. Commended on my ability to incorporate more technology at this clinic such as
making exercise programs electronic or patient education devices.
Acute Care Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Laramie, WY
Aug
2013 Oct 2013
Applied rehabilitation skills to postoperative knee and hip arthroplasties as well as assisted
in wound care in the outpatient clinic. Observed a total hip and knee arthroplasty surgical
procedure. Assisted OTs with patients that required multiple therapists to receive
treatment safely.
Scholarly Project University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Oct 2013 July 2014
Mobility Device for Injured US Army Corp Engineer - Assisted three engineering students in
designing mobility device to aid in transfers and provide pain relief for a US Veteran who
sustained lumbar spine disc injuries. The team was awarded the Andrew L. Freeman
Innovation Award at the UND Senior Design Expo.
Physical Therapy Internship High Country Physical Therapy, Laramie, WY
Jan
2012 May 2012
Assisted with typical PT aide work and applied kinesiology education to patients ranging in
age from 20 to 65 years old with musculoskeletal impairments.
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
General Physics I & II Supplemental Instruction Leader University of Wyoming, Laramie
WY
Aug 2010 May 2011

Strengthened leadership skills by instructing groups of students, with about 10 attendees

on average ranging upwards of 40, while helping to understand course material with
various approaches to learning styles.

Anatomy Lab Instructor

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
May 2011 Jul 2011
Lead a small group of five students to improve understanding of course material through
use of additional anatomical resources such as plastic models, mnemonics, and have them
teach a small section of a topic.
Alternative Spring Break University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Mar 2010
Went with a small group to Florida to clean a national park beach and remove invasive
plant species through the University of Wyoming.

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Andrew L. Freeman Innovation Award
Attended NSC 2014
The Basic Essentials for PT Coding &
Compliance
Defining Skilled Therapy: How to
Document & Justify the Need for PT

Safe & Effective Cervical Mobilization &

Manipulation
NPTE Passed on 4/29/15
ND License #1988
WY License #1586

WORK HISTORY
Physical Therapy Center of Wyoming
2015 Present
1951 Bluegrass Circle Cheyenne, WY 82009

July

Home at Heart Care

Aug 2014
Dec 2014
PO Box 183 Clearbrook, MN 56634
Provided basic home health (stretching/transfers) to a patient with Duchenes Muscular
Dystrophy
University of Wyoming
May 2011
Coe 219 University of WY Dept 3334 1000 E Ave Laramie WY, 82071
Supplemental Instruction Leader for general physics I and II
REFERENCES
Beverly Johnson, PT, DSc, GCS
Associate Professor at University of North
Dakota
UND SMHS Room 1510 501 N Columbia Road
Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202
(701) 777-2831
Cindy Flom-Meland, PT, Ph.D, NCS
Associate Professor at University of North
Dakota
UND SMHS Room 1510 501 N Columbia Road
Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202
(701) 777-2831
Erin Rossman, MPT, OCS
Physical Therapist at Physical Therapy Center
of Wyoming
1951 Bluegrass Circle
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 773-8533

Aug 2010

Tenille Nelson, DPT

Physical Therapist at Ivinson Memorial Hospital
255 North 30th St.
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 742-2141 ext. 394
Dean Orvis, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist at Benefis Therapy Center
1401 25th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 403-5780
Elizabeth Schrerer, MSPT
Physical Therapist at Benefis Rehabilitation
Center
500 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 455-2254

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