Robin Keller
Junior Physical Therapist | Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Bern
Professional Summary
Registered Physical Therapist with clinical experience in outpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports injuries, and post-operative orthopedic recovery.
Dedicated to delivering individualized, evidence-based exercise therapy and functional restoration to help patients achieve safe and sustainable movement goals.
Professional Experience
Kirchenfeld Physiotherapie & Rehabilitation
Bern, Switzerland
Junior Physical Therapist
Sept 2024 – Present
- Manage an outpatient caseload of 25 to 30 patients weekly, delivering individualized therapeutic exercise and manual interventions for post-operative orthopedic conditions.
- Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for acute sports injuries and degenerative joint disorders under senior clinical supervision.
- Administer standardized objective functional outcome measures, including gait analysis and dynamometer-based strength assessments, to track patient progress.
- Educate patients on home exercise regimens, ergonomic workplace adaptations, and active self-management strategies.
Aareblick Reha-Zentrum
Bern, Switzerland
Physiotherapy Clinical Intern
Nov 2023 – Jul 2024
- Executed supervised active therapy sessions and gait training for subacute orthopedic and polytrauma inpatients across a 40-bed rehabilitation wing.
- Assisted senior clinicians with manual lymphatic drainage, therapeutic ultrasound, and passive joint mobilization techniques.
- Co-led biweekly group mobility classes and hydrotherapy circuits focused on balance restoration and fall prevention for older adults.
- Documented patient encounters and multidisciplinary progress reports using electronic health record systems in compliance with Swiss health insurance standards.
Education
Berner Fachhochschule (BFH)
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy · Physiotherapy · Bern, Switzerland · 5.4 / 6.0 · Sept 2020 – Jul 2024
Completed comprehensive clinical coursework covering musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation methodologies.
Conducted clinical traineeships across acute inpatient wards and outpatient rehabilitation centers, culminating in a bachelor thesis on active exercise adherence in adolescent athletes.
Clinical Projects
Exercise Adherence in Youth Sports Rehabilitation
Jan 2024 – Jun 2024
- Evaluated compliance data from 45 adolescent football and track athletes over a 12-week home exercise regimen utilizing digital tracking logs.
- Identified barrier factors and proposed structured progression criteria to enhance follow-through during late-stage rehabilitation.
Core Clinical Competencies
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Manual Therapy
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
Gait and Balance Training
Trigger Point Therapy
Patient Education
Hydrotherapy
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Functional Movement Screening
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
French
B2
Certifications & Credentials
Diplom Physiotherapeut FH / SRK Recognition
Swiss Red Cross (SRK) · Aug 2024
BLS-AED-SRC Basic Life Support
Swiss Resuscitation Council · Nov 2024
Volunteer Experience
Aare Active Adaptive Sports Club
Bern, Switzerland · Mar 2023 – Jun 2025
- Adaptive Sports Support Volunteer
- Supported participant transfers, safe warm-up drills, and adaptive wheelchair agility exercises during weekly community sports sessions.
- Assisted lead coaches in setting up equipment and monitoring athlete biomechanics during friendly regional matches.