Vanessa Valle
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2331 S 50 Ave • Cicero, IL 60804 • C: (708)323-8257 • vvallepta@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking a full-time physical therapist assistant position in a facility that places outstanding quality patient care
above all else guided by evidence-based practice and provides life-long learning opportunities for employees
to provide best skilled practice.
Education
Morton College— Cicero, IL
Associate in Applied Science Degree May 2023
Clinical Affiliation Experience
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, In-Patient Acute Care 04/03/2023 - 05/12/2023
• Provided physical therapy interventions in an acute care setting (oncology floor) for patients with
cancer as well as other underlying comorbidities and medical conditions. Skilled care included maximizing
patient functional mobility and independence, pain management, cardiovascular monitoring, assistive device
assessment, patient/caregiver education and training, gait training, stair navigation, transfer training, discharge
planning, maximizing home safety, continued assessment through objective information collection and
intradisciplinary communication when necessary.
Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills, Outpatient 01/30/2023 - 03/10/2023
• Provided physical therapy interventions in an outpatient clinical setting seeing a population with a
variety of conditions such as post TKA, rotator cuff, low back pain, cervical pain, shoulder impingement,
sciatica, ankle sprain, and tibial fracture. Skilled interventions included therapeutic exercise, gait training, stair
training, plyometric exercise, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, balance training, modalities
application, and objective data collection.
Sports and Ortho Evanston, Outpatient Orthopedics 10/03/2022 - 10/28/2022
• Provided physical therapy interventions in an outpatient clinical setting seeing a population high in
post TKA, rotator cuff repair, low back pain, sciatica, some fractures, and some athletes. Skilled care included
therapeutic exercise, endurance training, return to sport program, stair training, joint mobilization, soft tissue
mobilization, and coordination with aides for patient exercise guidance.
Employment Experience
Whole Foods, River Forest , IL 10/23 - Current
Sales Associate
UPS, Hodgkins, IL 11/16 – 09/22
Supervisor, Trainer
Professional Achievements
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Current – 09/30/2025
BLS Certified (American Heart Association) 12/21 - 12/23
Morton College PTA Club Secretary 09/21 - 09/22
Morton College PTA Club President 10/22 - 05/23
Morton College PTA Mentor 08/22 - 05/23
*Personal References Upon Request*
Professional References
Colin Ciafullo, PTA
Clinical Instructor 04/03/2023-05/12/2023
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, In-Patient Acute Care
251 E Huron St. Galter Pavillion Suite 7-242
Chicago, IL 60611
(816)379-0879
colin.ciafullo@nm.org
Claudia Rodriguez, PTA
Clinical Instructor 01/30/2023-03/10/2023
Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills, Outpatient
9608 S Roberts Rd
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708)829-2932
claudia.rodriguez001@luhs.org
Claire Davies, PT
Clinical Instructor 10/03/2022-10/28/2022
Sports and Ortho, Outpatient Orthopedics
2930 Central St.
Chicago, IL 60201
(773)983-2119
CDavies@sportsandortho.net
Cara Bonick, PTA, ACCE
Morton College Instructor 08/17/2021-05/20/2023
Morton College
3801 S. Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708)927-2411
Cara.Bonick@morton.edu
