We talked with Megan Roos, outgoing APTA Student Assembly President about her Ignite talk at APTA NSC 2017 in Portland.  Her talk merged her former career in Architecture.  She shows the similarities and difference between the professions and what you can take away from it as you go forward in your career.
Megan's Bio
Physical Therapist at Rose City Physical Therapy | APTASA Board of Directors President

Education







Pacific University
Degree NameDoctorate of Physical Therapy
Field Of StudyPhysical Therapy/Therapist


Dates attended or expected graduation2014 – 2017








Pacific University
Degree NameMaster’s Degree
Field Of StudyHealth/Health Care Administration/Management


Dates attended or expected graduation2016 – 2018








North Seattle Community College

Dates attended or expected graduation2013 – 2014








University of Oregon
Degree NameBachelor of Architecture
Field Of StudyArchitecture


Dates attended or expected graduation2001 – 2006



Experience






Physical Therapist
Company NameRose City Physical Therapy
Dates EmployedJul 2017 – Present
Employment Duration6 mos
LocationPortland, Oregon Area






Graduate Student Intern
Company NameInfinity Rehab
Dates EmployedMay 2016 – Present
Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos
LocationWilsonville, OR


Ongoing graduate internship (MHA program) working with Director of Professional Development at Infinity.







Graduate Student
Company NamePacific University
Dates EmployedAug 2014 – Present
Employment Duration3 yrs 5 mos
LocationHillsboro, OR


Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Expected graduation: May 2017
Masters of Healthcare Administration - Expected graduation: Fall 2018






Graduate Student Intern
Company NameInfinity Rehab
Dates EmployedMar 2017 – May 2017
Employment Duration3 mos
LocationMilwaukie, OR


9 week rotation at Prestige Milwaukie Post Acute and Rehab facility. Post acute care for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and other system conditions. Additional experience with patients undergoing oncological treatment and post-amputation.





Graduate Student Intern
Company NameOregon Health and Science University
Dates EmployedJan 2017 – Mar 2017
Employment Duration3 mos
LocationPortland, Oregon Area


10 week clinical rotation in outpatient rehabilitative services at the OHSU Center for Health and Healing. Patient population included pre- and post-operative orthopedic surgery for peripheral joints and extremities, return-to-sport testing. Additional experiences in aquatic therapy, general spine conditions, PACU and chronic/persistent pain.





 

Links:

http://www.apta.org/Blogs/Pulse/2017/11/FMWMegan/ 

https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/11/28/257-keaton-rey-hell-yeah/

https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/12/01/260-jimmy-mckay-communication-currency-apta-nsc-ignite-talk-2017/

https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/11/27/256-ryan-maddrey-stress-eustress-stress/