May 21 2019

Stevenson, Sarah

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Professional Goal Statement


Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, I plan to begin my career in acute care in North Carolina. Throughout my years at UNC, I have realized my passion for acute care and I want to use this to provide my patients with compassionate and quality care. Wherever this field takes me, I will strive to keep my skills ever-growing and evidence-based.

 

Career Plan


  • May 2016: Received a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science- Fitness Professional from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • August 2016: Began UNC DPT Program
    • Clinical Affiliation I (8 weeks) 2017: UNC Hospital, Acute Care
    • Clinical Affiliation II (8 weeks) 2018: UNC Home Health, Neuro
    • Clinical Affiliation III (8 weeks) 2018: Outer Banks Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedics
    • Clinical IV (8 weeks) 2019: Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation, Outpatient Neuro
  • July 2019: Sit for my PT Licensure Exam
  • August 2019: Graduate with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, UNC-Chapel Hill
  • September 2019: Begin my career as an acute care physical therapist in North Carolina
  • 2021: Become a Clinical Instructor

 

Self Assessment


  • Strengths
    • Able to communicate and empathize with patients
    • Well-rounded clinical experiences in a variety of settings and experiences (acute care, home health, outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neuro, vestibular rehabilitation, facial rehabilitation)
    • Able to be adaptive and flexible in an ever-changing field
    • Compassionate for patients and enthusiastic for the profession
  • Areas for Professional Development
    • Knowledge and experience with reimbursement and the administrative side of physical therapy
    • Advocacy for the profession on local, state, and national levels
    • Continuing to integrate evidence-based practice into my skill set

 

Objectives


  • Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination in July 2019
  • Graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill’s DPT program in August 2019
  • Start a full time job in acute care in North Carolina in September 2019
  • Become a Clinical Instructor in 2021
  • Maintain APTA membership throughout my career

 

Specific Strategies


  • Prepare for the NPTE by adhering to a study schedule while on my last clinical
  • Complete and pass my last clinical and class to qualify for graduation
  • Update my resume and LinkedIn account with utilization of resources in preparation for applying for jobs
  • Find a job with other professionals who are willing to mentor and help me to continue to grow in my skills
  • Commit to be a life-long learner and maintain membership to the APTA to have access to new literature and research

 

Electives


  • Spring 2018
    • Interdisciplinary Service Learning Trip to Tyrrell County
  • Fall 2018
    • Research Elective with Mike Lewek
    • Teacher Scholar- Introduction to Physical Therapy
  • Spring 2019
    • Integrated Clinical Experience in Outpatient Orthopedics with Jennifer Cooke

 

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Reflective Statement


These past three years at UNC have been such a blessing for me, not only as a future health care provider, but also as an individual. I have grown in many ways, both professionally and personally, through all of the experiences and opportunities that I have been provided during my time at UNC. I am so thankful for wonderful professors, classmates, clinicians, family, and friends that have been able to support and encourage me in my journey to become a future physical therapist.

UNC has taught me the value of patient-centered, evidence-based care along with the importance of lifelong learning, in which I am excited to incorporate into my future practice. The wonderful and challenging opportunities that UNC has given me have helped to shape me into the clinician that I am today, and I could not be more grateful for these experiences. I do not know what the future has in store for me, but I look forward to finding out where the great field of physical therapy will take me.

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3 Responses to “Stevenson, Sarah”

  1.   Lisa Johnstonon 11 Jun 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Sarah:
    Great job on your portfolio! It is really nice to see your accomplishments and your goals. Great work and congrats on all you have done. Lisa

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  2.   Michael Lewekon 14 Jun 2019 at 1:06 pm

    Sarah
    It was such a pleasure to get to work with you over the past year. You and Ali were remarkably productive, and I know you will be successful as you move into full time clinical work.
    Mike

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  3.   McMikeon 20 Jun 2019 at 10:53 am

    Sarah,
    Nice work n your portfolio. You’re going to be a great addition to the profession, can’t wait to have you joining us in clinical education as a CI in a couple years!
    McMike

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