erin curley

pediatric physical therapist

About

I am passionate about working in the health industry and being part of something greater than myself. I love helping others and making a difference in their lives. I am especially interested in rehabilitation and physical therapy using science and engineering concepts of the human body. Specialties: Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics, Biomechanics, Physical Therapy

Country

united states

City

raleigh

Industry

hospital & health care

Skill

biomechanics, biomedical engineering, orthopedic, medical devices, solidworks, clinical research, healthcare, fda, biotechnology, product development, spine, surgery, orthopedics, design control

Experience

pediatric physical therapist

abilitations

2015-5 - 2017-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

biomedical engineering student

wakemed rehabilitation hospital

2009-8 - 2010-5 · 10 mos

* Identify clinical issues and develop a project for a stair climbing device to be completed within a two semester long deadline * Identify the patients’ use criteria through product testing and communications with physical and occupational therapists. * Responsible for researching complete market outlook, competitor products, and producers of similar clinical products and possible competitors, and filed patents. * Develop design concepts pertaining to clinical needs and FDA regulations for a stair assistance device for disabled patients. * Manufacture and present verified working prototype to NC Biotechnology Center demonstrating fulfillment of user needs.

trauma specialist

zimmer biomet

2010-7 - 2011-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Trained extensively on fracture identification, x-ray interpretation, and anatomy. * Understand fracture fixation and techniques through plating, nails, and screws. * Completed communication classes in presenting, typing, and conversing with health care providers. * Worked in various hospitals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, DC. * Coordinated implant and instrument supply with central sterilization and corporate. * Assisted in facilitation of orthopedic surgery ensuring surgeon preferences and scrub tech’s understanding are met throughout the procedure.

engineering intern

depuy synthes companies

2009-5 - 2009-8 · 4 mos

* Worked in CMF department with the Mandible group. * Designed (ProE) and prototyped mandible oblique fracture reduction instrument for clinical needs of craniofacial surgeon. * Reduced the amount of parts needed in spring mechanism to improve sterility and design for assembly. * Presented module layout of accessible plates and instruments in military surgeon product training, and acted as surgical assistant during cadaver procedure. * Participated and documented product validation cadaver lab for minimally invasive trocar system. * Responsible for document change orders for US and EU product line. * Worked with multidisciplinary team to understand the roles of project and product managers in product development.