Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subacute Rehab Physical Therapist
Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Evaluate geriatric, stroke and SCI patients to provide customized physical therapy treatment
Designating patient's goal-based PT interventions to Physical Therapist Assistants based on laws and regulations of PT practice guidelines
Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Windsor Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Evaluating and treating all adult patients with various operative and non-operative Orthopedic, musculoskeletal, Neurological, and cardio-pulmonary conditions
Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery
Recommending referral for home community care based on the patient's needs after liaising with the medical team
Supervising Physical Therapy Assistant's and PT Students to optimize patient care
Collaborating with the Physicians, patient's family, occupational therapist, social worker, and various disciples to improve patient care and assist in discharge planning
Completing various learning modules as per the hospital procedure as well as continuing education credits to maintain competency and professional licensure
Home Care Physical Therapist
Bayshore Therapy and Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans
Providing education on Home Exercise Program (HEP) and necessity to comply with HEP to increase treatment outcomes
Providing skilled physical therapy treatment along with modalities if needed
Liaising with Physician about patient progress, informing about change in therapy plan and to request more therapy if need arise
Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Perform assessments, treatment, health education/counseling and other physiotherapy activities according to the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Advocate for client as warranted and facilitates connections between clients and community supports, in order to assist clients in accessing required resources
Collaborate with fellow members of the primary care team to ensure clients receive comprehensive, competent and appropriate care
Identifies areas where the development of, or improvement to clinical protocols and procedures is needed; then assists in their development and implementation
Physical Therapist-Orthopedics
London Health Sciences Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Accountable for providing physical Therapy services for IP Orthopedics, Day Surgery and the Orthopedics Clinic as part of the physiotherapy team.
Support collaborative, patient centered, evidence informed care.
Value an interprofessional approach and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Attending hospital rounds to discuss patients' progress and follow-up care.
Exercise Physiologist
Aurora Health Care
12.2018 - 11.2020
Assessing and treating patients with cardio-pulmonary conditions and making care plans
Providing nutritional counseling and educational teachings in groups of 8-12 people on various cardiopulmonary topics
Designing home exercises and progression of treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease patients
Conducting exercises for Phase 1, 2, and 3 cardio-pulmonary rehab programs in groups and 1:1
Working with Physicians, and Nurses for the development and modification of treatment plans.
Intern Physical therapist
Shree Krishna Hospital Karamsad
09.2014 - 07.2015
Conducting an initial evaluation of patients with various physiotherapy-related conditions
Conducting individual treatments and care plan assessments based on the patient's needs
Presenting a case in front of the medical team as a part of clinical skill advancement
Coordinating patient's progress with other disciplines and making discharge plans.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
College of Saint Scholastica
MN, USA
12.2023
Master of Science - Nutrition And Exercise Science
Southeast Missouri State University
MO, USA
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
KM Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
India
04.2015
Skills
Level 1 reiki instructor
Alpha FIM certified for stroke patients
Large caseload management
Home health care expertise
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Bilingual in Hindi, Gujarati
Knowledge of Epic and Cerner
Patient-Focused Therapy
Certification
Michigan, USA
Connecticut, USA
Ontario, Canada
Timeline
Subacute Rehab Physical Therapist
Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Windsor Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Home Care Physical Therapist
Bayshore Therapy and Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist-Orthopedics
London Health Sciences Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Exercise Physiologist
Aurora Health Care
12.2018 - 11.2020
Intern Physical therapist
Shree Krishna Hospital Karamsad
09.2014 - 07.2015
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
College of Saint Scholastica
Master of Science - Nutrition And Exercise Science
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
KM Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
Michigan, USA
Connecticut, USA
Ontario, Canada
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