TIMOTHY LAPOINTE -

SPT
PROFILE
Self-motivated, dedicated student at Central
Michigan University actively seeking my
doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Excellent
problem-solving and people skills. Looking to
expand my own knowledge and share my
experiences with those seeking my help. I
have always taken school in a serious manner
and know the importance of putting in work to
achieve success.
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University – DPT Graduate Program
May 2022 - Present
3.78 GPA
Participating member in PTSO, CPR certified
Central Michigan University – Exercise Science Bachelor’s Degree
May 2018 – May 2022
3.94 GPA
Academic Prestige Award, Centralis Competitor Residence Life Grant, Dean’s List 2
semesters, President’s List 6 semesters, Treasurer of Pre-PT Club

WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
McLaren Hospital (Lansing) - SPT
PHONE:
May 15th, 2023–June 23rd, 2023
989-370-2197
My first clinical was at McLaren in Greater Lansing. As an SPT, I was required to
work with patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to gain
EMAIL:
experience as a clinician.
Lapoi1td@cmich.edu
RiteWay Rehab – PT Tech
HOBBIES May 2017–August 2017
I worked as physical therapist tech and assisted in working through exercises with
IM Sports (basketball, flag football, patients, setting up modalities, and keeping the rooms clean.
volleyball)
Strength Training The Lewiston Lodge – Bartender, cook, host
Hiking/Camping May 2013–May 2023
Since I was 13, I have worked at my parent’s restaurant. I mainly was a bartender and
SKILLS cook, but many times was put on the schedule to help where I was needed.

Communication VOLUNTEERING/OBSERVATION
Problem-Solving
Creativity MOVE!
Time Management Working with patients with Parkinson’s Disease to help them move more and get
weekly exercise.
LEADERSHIP MSU Parkinson’s Walk
A walk held on MSU’s campus to help raise money for Parkinson’s research and
E-Board of the Pre-PT Club at CMU (2021- treament.
2022)
Research Participation
Taught all online students in my section of I have participated in two research studies. One was a study looking at the
Anatomy Fall 2020 hypertrophy of the quad muscles while following a blood flow restriction program,
while the other was looking at hamstring extensibility after being in a sauna.
Captain of Football and Track team senior
year of High School Anatomy TA – undergrad (3 semesters)
I was a treaching assistant for the anatomy lab, so I got to help teach students all the
material they were required to know for the semester.

NorthSport Physical Therapy

Over the course of several weeks in the summer of 2019, I was able to shadow
Physical Therapist’s and get a good experience of what outpatient PT encompassed