James Okafor
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT, OCS) with 5 years of experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Specializes in post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and return-to-sport protocols. Average patient outcomes exceed clinic benchmarks by 20%. Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced manual therapy and dry needling credentials.
Experience
Physical Therapist
2022-01 - PresentColorado Sports Medicine
• Manage diverse caseload of 40+ patients weekly across orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and chronic pain • Developed evidence-based return-to-sport protocols for ACL reconstruction patients, reducing re-injury rates by 30% • Mentor 2 DPT students annually through structured 12-week clinical education program with competency assessments • Implement advanced techniques including dry needling, IASTM, blood flow restriction training, and manual therapy • Achieve 92% functional improvement rate across all patients measured by DASH and LEFS outcome scores
Staff Physical Therapist — Inpatient Rehab
2020-07 - 2021-12UCHealth
• Treated acute care and post-surgical patients in 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit across orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac diagnoses • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (OT, SLP, nursing, physicians) on complex neurological cases including stroke and TBI • Achieved fastest average length-of-stay reduction in department (1.3 days below benchmark) through early mobilization protocols • Developed fall prevention program reducing inpatient falls by 45% over 12-month implementation period • Trained 8 nursing staff on safe patient handling and mobility assessment techniques
Physical Therapy Resident
2019-07 - 2020-06Athletico Physical Therapy
• Completed APTA-accredited orthopedic residency program with 1,500+ clinical hours • Managed 30+ patients weekly across sports injuries, post-surgical, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions • Completed research project on blood flow restriction training outcomes, presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
2016-06 - 2019-05University of Colorado Anschutz
GPA: 3.9. Research assistant: Biomechanics of ACL injury prevention. Class representative.
Bachelor of Science, Health & Exercise Science
2012-08 - 2016-05Colorado State University
Pre-PT track. Dean's List. Varsity Soccer (4 years). Athletic Training student aide.
Skills
Board Certifications & Licenses
Colorado PT License (Active) Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certified Dry Needling Practitioner ACLS / BLS Current APTA Orthopedic Residency Graduate
James Okafor
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT, OCS) with 5 years of experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Specializes in post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and return-to-sport protocols. Average patient outcomes exceed clinic benchmarks by 20%. Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced manual therapy and dry needling credentials.
Experience
Physical Therapist
2022-01 - PresentColorado Sports Medicine
• Manage diverse caseload of 40+ patients weekly across orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and chronic pain • Developed evidence-based return-to-sport protocols for ACL reconstruction patients, reducing re-injury rates by 30% • Mentor 2 DPT students annually through structured 12-week clinical education program with competency assessments • Implement advanced techniques including dry needling, IASTM, blood flow restriction training, and manual therapy • Achieve 92% functional improvement rate across all patients measured by DASH and LEFS outcome scores
Staff Physical Therapist — Inpatient Rehab
2020-07 - 2021-12UCHealth
• Treated acute care and post-surgical patients in 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit across orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac diagnoses • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (OT, SLP, nursing, physicians) on complex neurological cases including stroke and TBI • Achieved fastest average length-of-stay reduction in department (1.3 days below benchmark) through early mobilization protocols • Developed fall prevention program reducing inpatient falls by 45% over 12-month implementation period • Trained 8 nursing staff on safe patient handling and mobility assessment techniques
Physical Therapy Resident
2019-07 - 2020-06Athletico Physical Therapy
• Completed APTA-accredited orthopedic residency program with 1,500+ clinical hours • Managed 30+ patients weekly across sports injuries, post-surgical, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions • Completed research project on blood flow restriction training outcomes, presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
2016-06 - 2019-05University of Colorado Anschutz
GPA: 3.9. Research assistant: Biomechanics of ACL injury prevention. Class representative.
Bachelor of Science, Health & Exercise Science
2012-08 - 2016-05Colorado State University
Pre-PT track. Dean's List. Varsity Soccer (4 years). Athletic Training student aide.
Skills
Board Certifications & Licenses
Colorado PT License (Active) Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certified Dry Needling Practitioner ACLS / BLS Current APTA Orthopedic Residency Graduate
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Experience
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- •• Support four regular clients with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping
- •• Provide medication reminders and document completed care tasks after every visit
- •• Communicate changes in mood, appetite, or mobility promptly to families and supervisors
- •• Maintain a 98% on-time visit record across weekday and weekend assignments
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- •• Provided weekly companionship, transportation, meal preparation, and errands
- •• Planned safe walks and memory activities based on the client's preferences
- •• Maintained a calm, consistent routine and shared clear visit updates with family
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Alamo Home Support
- •• Support four regular clients with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping
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- •• Planned safe walks and memory activities based on the client's preferences
- •• Maintained a calm, consistent routine and shared clear visit updates with family
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Experience
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- •• Assisted up to eight residents per shift with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility
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Education
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- •• Completed 800+ clinical hours across medical-surgical, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and community health rotations
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- •• Received Outstanding Student Nurse Award based on clinical evaluations and patient feedback
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