Erasmo L. Alvarez, P.T., D.P.T. 11200 S.W. 8 th St., AHC3-429, 33199 Telephone: 305-348-1943 ealvarez@fiu.edu PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 - Present Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy Clinical Assistant Professor 2005 - Present Memorial Miramar Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, U18 Sports Medicine Miramar, FL Community Lecturer 2004 2016 Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy Adjunct Faculty for Musculoskeletal, Massage, & Modalities Courses 1996 2006 Baptist Health Doctors Hospital (formerly known as Healthsouth Doctors Hospital) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center Clinical Coordinator for Clinical Education S.U.M. Rehabilitation Clinical Instructor Clinical Educator for Medical Residents, Fellows and Physicians Continuing Education & Back Education Lecturer Orthopedic Evaluator for High School Physicals 2000 University of Miami School of Continuing Education Adjunct Faculty 1996 Baptist Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
1995-1996 American College of Sports Medicine - Healthsouth Doctors Hospital Health & Fitness Instructor and Exercise Leader Certification Examiner Physical Therapy Associates, P.A. South 1992-1995 Metro-Dade Police Department Training Bureau - Healthsouth Doctors Hospital 1993 University of Miami Graduate Assistant - Kinesiology I & II PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2015 Pediatric Sports Medicine Grand Rounds, Davie, FL 2014 Pediatric & Adolescent Hip & Knee Update, Hollywood, FL 2013 Stroke Awareness Class, Miramar, FL 2011 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Missoula, MT Medical Errors, Miramar, FL HIV/AIDS & Risk Management, Jacksonville, FL 2009 Maximizing the Potential of the Adolescent Athlete, Weston, FL Anatomy & Physiology of Common Sports & Overuse Injuries, Jacksonville, FL The Ethics of Cultural Competency, Jacksonville, FL Medical Errors, Miramar, FL HIV/AIDS, Jacksonville, FL 2007 Radiology for Physical Therapists, Fort Lauderdale, FL Medical Errors in Physical Therapy, Parkland, FL Dietary Minerals, Parkland, FL
2005 Depression and Patient Care, Coral Springs, FL Advanced Technology for Therapists, Fort Lauderdale, FL 9 th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, South 2002 S1 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation, Coral Springs, FL 2001 International Meeting for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy & Rehabilitation 2001, Complementary Therapies and Rehabilitation, Electrotherapy: Uses and Abuses, Wound Care and Pain, Pharmacology: The Impact of Drugs on Rehabilitation, Lumbar Spine: Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Findings and Treatment, Has Anyone Seen My Brain? A Neuroanatomy Review, Wellness Applications in Physical Therapy, 1998 Healthsouth Continuing Education Network, Birmingham, AL Shoulder I & II Efficient Quality Care Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation 1996-1997 Healthsouth Continuing Education Network, Birmingham, AL Knee I, II & III Ankle I Mobilization of the Spine, Training & Conditioning of the Throwing Athlete, 1995 Clinical Competencies of Sports Physical Therapy, Nashville, TN 1994 15th Annual Physician-Therapist Team Concept Conference, Orlando, FL ASSOCIATIONS 2015- Present American Physical Therapy Association
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS 1995 - Present State of Florida Licensed Physical Therapist: PT12042 1992 - Present American Heart Association Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiac Care Provider 1994 2006 National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist PRESENTATIONS 2017 FIU Therapy Students Organization, Physical Therapy Profession 2016 Florida Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave, Adolescent Sports Physical Therapy 2005-Present Memorial Hospital Miramar, Miramar, FL Community Lecture Series on Wellness & Injury Prevention Pediatric & Adolescent Shoulder & Elbow Update, Hollywood, FL Pediatric & Adolescent Hip & Knee Update, Hollywood, FL 2012 Florida International University, Mechanisms of Joint-Based Interventions for Pain: Structure & Neurophysiology 2005 NBC6 (local television network) Interviewed by health reporter for a segment on rehabilitation of low back pain 9 th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, South 1996 2006 Healthsouth Doctors Hospital, S.U.M. Rehabilitation Instructor Florida International University, Athletic Training, University of Miami, Sports Medicine, Adjunct Faculty/ Metro-Dade Police Department Training Bureau, 1995 Westminster Christian High School,
1994 Metro-Dade Police Department Training Bureau - Healthsouth Doctors Hospital Lecturer EDUCATION 2009-2011 University of Montana School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science Missoula, MT Doctor of Physical Therapy 1992-1994 University of Miami Masters in Science in Physical Therapy 1989-1992 Florida International University Bachelors in Science in Health Education Exercise Physiology Track 1987-1989 Miami-Dade Community College Associate in Arts in Business Administration HONORS & AWARDS 1994 University of Miami Graduated with Distinction Minority Scholarship Recipient 1990-1992 Florida International University Graduated with Honors Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Recognition The National Dean's List Recognition 1987-1989 Miami-Dade Community College Graduated with Highest Honors High School Achievement Award Academic Scholarship