Jarod Carter, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS

 Education

D.P.T. – Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: September 2003 – December 2005

• Valedictorian

• Received Ray M. Patterson Scholastic Achievement Award for the highest GPA in graduating class of over 60 students

• Received Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award, voted on by the faculty and given to the student who most exemplifies the qualities promoted and instilled by the university

M.T.C – Manual Therapy Certification – University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: January 2004 – September 2006

• Courses included: Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics; Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation; Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar, & Thoracic Spine; Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of CranioFacial, Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine; Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex; Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation; Extremity Integration; and Myofascial Manipulation

C.S.C.S – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – certified by National Strength and Conditioning Association: February 2008

• Trained to conduct sport/activity-specific testing, design and implement strength training and conditioning programs

B.S. in Kinesiology – University of Texas at Austin (UT): August 1997 – December 2002

• 3.94 cumulative GPA – magna cum laude

• Human Movement study abroad program (Adelaide, Australia): March – July 2002

• Basic proficiency in the Spanish language

Work Experience

Strickland Physiotherapy Associates – Austin, Texas: January 2006 – March 2007

• Provided compassionate care with an emphasis on Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise (Therex) interventions

• Specialized in spinal and extremity musculoskeletal conditions, as well as temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Independent Contractor – traveling Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist: March 2007 – March 2008

• Provided intensive Manual Therapy and Therex sessions, including aquatic therapy, core strengthening, and balance training

• Counseled on dietary and nutritional supplementation needs, and other lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness

• Performed safety and ergonomic evaluations of home and office, purchased needed equipment, and implemented their use

Scholarships, Honors, and Activities

• University-Wide Endowed Presidential Scholarship – awarded by the Kinesiology Department based on highest GPA in the program

• 8-time Big 12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll and 2-time All-Conference Academic First Team Selection

• 9-time recipient of University Honors / Dean’s List at UT

• 4-time recipient of UT Athletics Department Provost Award (for athletes who earned a 4.0 GPA in the previous year)

• Other scholarships include: UT Diving Athletic Scholarship, Mary Buice Alderson Scholarship, St. David’s Medical Auxiliary Scholarship, Ray Fisher Memorial Scholarship, Lee Hage & Joseph Jamail Endowed Scholarship in Education, Wally Scott Endowed Scholarship, UT Study Abroad Scholarship

Collegiate Athlete – Swimming and Diving Team at The University of Texas: 1997 – 2001

• Contributed to two NCAA Division I National Team Championships

• 2-time Letterman and Springboard Event Finalist at the Big 12 Conference Championships

Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC): 1998 – 2000

• Elected President: 2000 – Chaired meetings and organized community fundraisers / volunteer projects for collegiate athletes

 • Elected Big 12 Conference SAAC representative for University of Texas Athletics: 1999 & 2000

Volunteer Experiences

Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program: 1998 – 2001

• Coordinated and directed UT athletic teams in the purchase and delivery of toys and food to low-income families in the Austin area

St. David’s Hospital Wheelchair Fitness Program: Fall 1998 & Spring 1999

• Participated in monthly gatherings of physically disabled children and adults for day of activities such as swimming / painting

Teaching Assistant at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Spring 1998

• Created adaptive environments and assisted teaching children with both visual and mental impairments