Nick Bracciante, DPT1200 Belmont Blvd. Apt 102, Monroeville PA 15146 | Phone: (610) 731-1306 | Email: aj_nickb@verizon.net

I am a highly ambitious individual seeking opportunities to develop and practice clinical skills along side other highly motivated and engaging professionals. I have demonstrated my capabilities as a value minded individual with appreciable experience delivering short and long-term healthcare services. I have developed entrepreneur and business aptitude as a co-producer of health and wellness blogs and podcasts with audience downloads exceeding 10,000. I have personally committed myself as a proponent of optimal fitness for 15 years through training, sports, and educational institutions.

EducationBachelor of Science, Exercise Science-May 2012; University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington NCDoctorate of Physical Therapy – December 2016; Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA

Clinical ExperienceHuman Motion Rehab – Outpatient Allegheny Health Network Bethel Park PA

Student Physical Therapist October - December 2016 Delivered individualized care for ambulatory patients in a small gym layout; frequently implemented manual,

exercise and vestibular treatments to wide variety of populations Engaged with local clinicians to problem solve a Parkinson case study; regularly reviewed the effectiveness of

manual techniques and exercise prescription with an OCS PT

Manor Care Rehab – Skilled Nursing Facility Pittsburgh PAStudent Physical Therapist August – October 2016 Provided supervised care in a large facility to at-risk patients with varying diagnoses of cardiopulmonary, metabolic,

neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders; established communication techniques to coordinate care across multiple providing disciplines; practiced healthcare delivery for patients with sub-acute and chronic conditions

Participated in complete home evaluation prior to patient discharge

UPMC Centers For Rehab Services – Outpatient Neuro Clinic McCandless PAStudent Physical Therapist June – August 2016 Developed specialized skills of examination, intervention and progression for neurological populations; consistently

shared large gym space and equipment with other therapists; practiced high volume of patient and family education Presented a review of best practice guidelines for concussion screening to be used by an orthopedic therapist;

attended regional UPMC presentation on the current management of vestibular patients

UPMC Centers For Rehab Services – Outpatient Ortho Clinic Monroeville PAStudent Physical Therapist July – September 2015 Established autonomous PT service in a large, fast paced clinic; integrated post-op protocols with individualized care Presented a review of current literature on the efficacy of stem cell utilization for orthopedic diagnoses; attended

weekly spinal manipulation technique seminars; provided community based orthopedic screening at geriatric wellness facility

Professional ExperienceBodies in Balance Physical Therapy Wilmington NC

Clinical Assistant & Rehabilitation Tech June 2012-August 2013 Contributed supervision and assistance to patient care for 7 PTs in a private practice that provided orthopedic,

oncology and vestibular care; aided with equipment and facility maintenance Established proficiency with private business practices including insurance verification, schedule organization and

daily front-office tasks

Fitness for Life Wilmington NC

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Corrective Exercise Specialist January 2012-August 2013 Integrated exercise prescription and lifestyle modification to provide clients customized training regiments in a

private fitness studio; assisted clients to reach goals of enhanced athletic performance and disease management Created presentations on wellness promotion and sport specific training for local community members

Campus Recreation, University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington NCFitness Attendant, Fitness Assessor, & Facility Operations January 2011-May 2011, January 2012-May 2012 Served as a member of a large team responsible for supervising a participant population of up to 100 students and

faculty within the UNCW fitness center; promoted and participated in the administration of fitness-center sponsored services and events; accepted an invitation to attend the 2012 Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo

Conducted fitness assessments of college athletes and provided recommendations for personal fitness improvement

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Exercise Science Anatomy & Physiology Wilmington NCLab Assistant January- April 2012 Assisted an associate professor with lab procedures and lesson presentations on the topics of cardiovascular

anatomy and physiology, cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology and hemodynamics

Professional Development

Co-producer: The Knowbodies Podcast and website: Coproduce and host podcast interviews, write blog posts and help manage website design on

www.twoknowbodies.com, a project aimed to provide friendly education and discussion on a variety of health, mindset and wellness topics; 2016 - Present

Manual Physical Therapy Alliance Thrust Manipulation of the Spine: 16-hour hands on course hosted by the MPTA in Pittsburgh, 2016

Certified Exercise Physiologist American College of Sports Medicine, 2014 – Present

Member of Mentorship Masterminds Digital Business and Clinical Mentorship Group: Frequent live engagement opportunities with DPT students,

clinicians and leading members of the PT field; 2016 - Present