Erica Klaetsch, DPT
Little Canada
Summary
Experienced pediatric Physical Therapist with extensive knowledge in motor development in children, kinesiology and physiology. Experience in inpatient acute rehab, PICU, post-surgical, outpatient, and school-based settings. Skilled in being flexible and creating variable treatment plans for children. Motivated to empower children to be their best physical, emotional, and spiritual selves.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
2007.01 - Current
- Provide pediatric physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to children with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and genetic disorders.
- Assist patients with debilitating conditions such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex surgery recovery, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, developmental delays and cerebral palsy.
- Assist patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Facilitate ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Maintain organized documentation and patient files.
- Collaboration with other healthcare workers
- Experience in inpatient hospital, aquatic, and outpatient settings
- Basic Life Support certified
Physical Therapist
Hello Hero / Minnesota Connections Academy
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes through virtual meeting platforms.
- Guided caregivers visually and verbally via video platforms during treatment sessions when required.
- Performed detailed evaluations and used findings to establish IEP goals and plans.
- Established a wide variety of creative treatment plans across 5-18 year age ranges and among a large span of physical abilities.
Physical Therapist (short-term Leave Coverage)
West Central Education District
2022.12 - 2023.03
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Educated school staff members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Collaborated with school staff members to establish intervention plans and equipment needs.
- Created, updated, and followed Individualized Education Plans for a variety of students
- Provided services in the birth - 3 in-home service program
- Provided services in multiple schools ranging from early childhood/preschool to high school and 18-21 programs.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines, IA05.2016
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology, Psychology, Biology
Luther College
Decorah, IA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Alexandria, MN06.2000
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Motor development in children
- Treatment Plan development
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Formulating age-appropriate activities
- Communication with children, parents, and caregivers
- Collaboration with co-workers
- Pediatrics Knowledge
- BLS Training
- Cultural Awareness
- IEP formulation
- Proficient with video conferencing
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Hello Hero / Minnesota Connections Academy
2023.08 - 2024.06
Physical Therapist (short-term Leave Coverage)
West Central Education District
2022.12 - 2023.03
Physical Therapist
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
2007.01 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology, Psychology, Biology
Luther College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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