Brijna Somani
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong background in pediatric care and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to design and implement effective treatment plans, focusing on improving children's functional abilities. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and driven to achieve optimal results. Skilled in patient assessment, sensory integration,behavioral management and family education, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA)
Back On Track Physiotherapy and Health Centre
07.2024 - Current
- Assisting physiotherapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.
- Conducting therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to enhance patient mobility and strength, providing home exercise programs and strategies to improve daily function.
- Monitoring patient progress, documenting responses to treatment and adjusting care as needed under the direction of the supervising therapist.
- Maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Occupational Therapist
Shraddha Cohesive Therapies and Kadamb's Tutorials
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Conduct Comprehensive evaluations and assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for children with developmental delays, sensory processing issues and physical disabilities and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional needs.
- Implement therapeutic and evidence-based interventions to enhance fine motor skills, sensory integration and incorporating behavioral strategies to improve attention, self-regulation, and daily living skills.
- Provide home plans to patients and families while tracking progress and making adjustments to treatment plans based on periodic evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, speech therapists, and special educators
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, Train caregivers and educators on therapeutic techniques and behavioral interventions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist Intern
Government Spine Institute
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Supported patient needs, continuously assessing functional progress, safety, and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
- Completed daily notes detailing patient treatment responses, actual performance, and eventual discharge needs.
- Encouraged patients during therapy activities, monitoring and documenting performance and progress.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy (Neurosciences)
Maharaj Vinayak Global University
Rajasthan, India10.2016
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Gujarat University
Gujarat, India06.2014
Skills
- Experienced in conducting evaluations
- Formulating individualized treatment plans
- Task Analysis and Goal Setting
- Documentation and progress monitoring skills
- Behavior management
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
- ADL skills and Feeding therapy
- Sensory integration and Reflex integration
- Play-based therapy
- Gross Motor, Fine motor, Cognitive skills development
Professional Memberships Certification
All India Occupational Therapist Association (India)
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA)
Back On Track Physiotherapy and Health Centre
07.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Shraddha Cohesive Therapies and Kadamb's Tutorials
01.2017 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapist Intern
Government Spine Institute
10.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy (Neurosciences)
Maharaj Vinayak Global University
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Gujarat University
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