1. Jaqueline Ovard, PT, DPT
(775) 721 1501
jaqueline.kvasnicka@gmail.com
NV License #2829
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
August 2010-May 2013
• Graduated with distinction
• Recipient of the Flagstaff Medical Center Scholarship for Health Professionals
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Sciences
August 2005-May 2010
• Graduated magna cum laude
• Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society
• Recipient of Undergraduate Research Award
• Recipient of Presidential Scholarship for Honors Students
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Gray Institute
Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS)
March 2, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Great Basin Physical Therapy Minden, NV
Staff physical therapist June 18, 2013- Present
Evaluates and treats patients in a private-practice outpatient orthopedic setting with
emphasis in spinal rehab and aquatic therapy.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Outpatient Therapy Services Scottsdale, AZ
Eight week internship March 4-April 26, 2013
Under the supervision of two licensed physical therapists treated patients in an
outpatient orthopedic hospital-based setting with focus on manual therapy, geriatrics,
sports rehab, and vestibular rehab.
2. Banner Baywood Medical Center- Rhode’s Rehabilitation Mesa, AZ
Eight week internship January 7-March 1, 2012
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist treated patients in an acute
rehabilitation setting with emphasis in stroke rehabilitation.
Great Basin Physical Therapy Minden, NV
Eight week internship October 15-December 7, 2012
Under the supervision of two licensed physical therapists treated patients in an
outpatient orthopedic private practice setting with focus on manual therapy, functional
exercise, geriatrics, and aquatic therapy.
Verde Valley Medical Center- Entire Care Rehab Cottonwood, AZ
Eight week internship August 21-October 12, 2012
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist treated patients in the acute care
setting including ICU, telemetry, medical/surgery, Joint Replacement Program, and
wound care.
DeRosa Physical Therapy Flagstaff, AZ
Five week clerkship June 27-July 29, 2011.
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist treated patients in outpatient
orthopedics, aquatic therapy, and in recovery care of an orthopedic surgery center.
OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES
Great Basin Physical Therapy Minden, NV
Physical Therapy Aide May-August 2010
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist administered therapeutic
modalities, supervised therapeutic exercise programs, and completed clerical duties in
an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic.
Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Reno, NV
Physical Therapy Aide and Receptionist August 2009-May 2010
Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist administered therapeutic
modalities and therapeutic exercise programs and completed clerical duties in an
outpatient orthopedic clinic.
Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV
Biology Open Lab Tutor January 2009-May 2010
Tutored students in cell biology, microbiology, and anatomy & physiology in an open lab
setting.
Sports West Athletic Club Reno, NV
Fitness Technician March 2009-April 2010
3. Performed fitness testing of new members, designed basic exercise programs for
members, assisted members on the fitness floor.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
• The Painted Turtle Lake Hughes, CA
March 2012. Volunteered as a family pal for Special Diagnosis weekend.
Assisted a child with cerebral palsy and his family in enjoying camp.
• Tango for Parkinson’s Flagstaff, AZ
March 2012. Acted as a partner for individuals with Parkinson’s disease taking a
tango class held by students at Northern Arizona University.
• Fit Kids of Arizona Flagstaff, AZ
September 2011-February 2012. Mentored a child going through the Fit Kids of
Arizona program which helps children develop healthy lifestyle habits.
• Go BIG for Parkinson’s Flagstaff, AZ
March-October 2011. Helped organize the annual Go BIG for Parkinson’s race
which raises funds to support physical therapy treatment for individuals with
Parkinson’s disease in Arizona.
• MS Aquatic Therapy Flagstaff, AZ
2010-2011. Helped teach a group aquatic therapy class for individuals with
Multiple Sclerosis held by physical therapy students at Northern Arizona
University.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Great Lakes Seminars Knee Course May 2015
• Great Lakes Seminars Advanced Dynamic Anatomy Course May 2015
• Great Lakes Seminars Foot and Ankle Course March 2015
• Great Lakes Seminars Shoulder Course December 2014
• Great Lakes Seminars Cervical Thoracic Course July 2014
• Great Lakes Seminars Functional Strength Course May 2014
• Great Lakes Seminars SIJ Course December 2013
• Medical Minds in Motion Kinesiology Taping Course November 2013
• Attended Gray Institute’s Chain Reaction Seminar September 2013
• Reviewed an Article for the Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research
May 2012
• Attended AZPTA District 5 Meetings
September 11, 2012: “Contemporary Approaches for Identifying and Managing
Vestibular Conditions”
April 25, 2012: “What is Dry Needling and How Can Understanding this
Technique Improve your Physical Therapy Practice?”
July 14, 2011: “PASTA Lesions of the Shoulder and Management”
• Attended AZPTA Fall State Meeting
October 7-8 2011: “Introduction to Intramuscular Manual Therapy (aka Dry
Needling)”, “Clinical Decision-Making for Patients with Low Back Pain”
• Attended Arizona Orthopedic-Sports Study Group Meeting
4. August 4, 2011: “Behavioral Optometry and Vision Therapy: What Physical
Therapists Need to Know.”
• Attended AZPTA Arizona Student Special Interest Group
Student Conclave November 6, 2010
• Completed Undergraduate Honors Thesis
“Do We ‘Practice What We Preach?’ A Comparison of Underclass and Senior
Nutrition Majors.” Accepted April 2009. Original research project with human
subjects comparing nutrition behaviors and anthropometric characteristics of
undergraduate nutrition students.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.