Chad Garton CSCS , BRM, SPT
21989 Peepsock Rd
Houghton, MI 49931 734-787-1959
garto1ca@cmich.edu
Interest
Reading (science fiction/ historical fiction), powerlifting, snowboarding, fishing. I also enjoy
playing basketball and volleyball. I’d like to work with prosthetics and amputees, while using my
CSCS to supplementally write workout routines for athletes.
Work History
May2023 - July2023 Acute Care Clinical Rotation Dickenson County health care system
Student Physical Therapist
• Acute care evaluations
• Discharge planning
• Home Health Consults
August 2022- Present Central Michigan University GA
• Assisted faculty members in the seamless operation of distance learning technology classrooms
and labs.
• Coordinated with Mount Pleasant IT to troubleshoot and resolve diagnostic issues promptly,
ensuring minimal disruptions during classroom sessions.
• Controlled the Crestron system to facilitate smooth operation and configured cameras during lab
activities, enhancing the overall learning experience.
• Conducted general maintenance tasks in the lab, ensuring equipment functionality and a
conducive learning environment.
November 2020 – April 2022 ATI Physical Therapy Grandville, MI
• Managed front office clinic operations, focusing on referral and patient chart management for
three clinics in the Grand Rapids area.
• Specialized in insurance authorization and referral conversion, ensuring timely processing and
approval for patient care.
• Oversaw the fax inbox and maintained effective communication with doctors' offices to provide
updates on patient progress and discuss the plan of care.
• Played a key role in clinic upkeep and treatment support, contributing to a well-organized and
efficient healthcare environment.
• Participated in the opening of a new clinic in our region
August 2018 Heritage Homes, Inc. Holland, MI
– April 2020
Community Living Support (CLS)
Facilitate and strengthen community inclusion and participation, independence,
and self-sufficiency for qualified individuals who receive support through their local
Community Mental Health agency.
• Facilitated community inclusion and participation, as well as promoted
independence and self-sufficiency for individuals receiving support through the
local Community Mental Health agency.
• Person centered planning with SLP, OT, PT
Education
2022-Present Central Michigan University DPT Program.
2021- Present CSCS strength and conditioning certificate NSCA
2017 – 2020 Grand Valley State University Bachelors Clinical Exercise Science
2015 - 2017 North Central Michigan College Associates of Science
Organizations
Lake Huron Sport fishing
Student Physical Therapy Association
Michigan Tech Club Basketball
National strength and conditioning association
Volunteer Experience
• Winter carnival Snowshoe event at Michigan tech
• GVSU Strength coaching (women’s Lacrosse)
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Will update reffrences at later date
References
Nick McBride ATI PT clinic director 616-822-7890
Jim VonDoloski Jim Bodies - Owner 810-471-0648
Leon Nash NCMC Housing Director 989-306-7720
