May 21 2019
Stevenson, Sarah
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
Product Examples
- Capstone Project
- Health and Wellness Community Plan
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.
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
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
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