Blake Shrum
Harrison,AR
Summary
Student-athlete, communicating with teammates, and coaches to solve problems, leveraging diplomatic skills. Balance full class schedule with athletics through efficiency and determination. Self-motivated to work toward ultimate goals. Very perceptive and detail-oriented, applying analytical thinking to understand work outcomes and strategies to achieve goals.
Physical Therapist Intern with over 200 hours of health care experience. Designs thorough treatment plans to promote fast and full recovery. Team player committed to quality patient care and productive collaboration with health care staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Player
Arkansas Women's Basketball
08.2023 - Current
- Supported Division I athlete development through structured practices and game preparation
- Developed discipline, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills within a high-performance environment
- Gained insight into injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play principles
- Trained extensively 15-20 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
Physical Therapy Observation Student
Jones Physical Therapy
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Observed patient evaluations, therapeutic exercise progression, manual therapy, and return-to-sport rehabilitation
- Assisted with clinic preparation, treatment area organization, and patient flow
- Gained exposure to patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication
- 234 Observation Hours
- Assisted patients with exercises and therapeutic activities to promote recovery and mobility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology Minor, Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville12-2026
Skills
- Exercise Prescription
- Functional Movement Assessment
- Exercise Programming
- Patient Communication
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Wheelchair assessments
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- AED Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapy Observation Student
Jones Physical Therapy
05.2026 - 08.2026
Practice Player
Arkansas Women's Basketball
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology Minor, Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Arkansas
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Basketball Team Captain | High School Athletics
- Soccer Team Captain | High School Athletics
- Promoted accountability, communication, and team cohesion while serving as liaison between coaches and athletes
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
- Rehabilitation Patient Experience
- Completed physical therapy for a hamstring injury and occupational therapy for a torn UCL of the left thumb
- Developed first hand appreciation for rehabilitation progression, patient adherence, and clinician-patient communication