NEHAL PATEL
Bolton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant with exemplary knowledge in post operative patient care and treatment. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 2 years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTA/PTA
Happy Life Fitness
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including, but not limited to, gait training, balance exercises, transfer
training, and range of motion, strengthening and ADL re-training. - Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assist the supervising Physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans.
- Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise session for 1:1 intervention.
- Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after patients’ treatments in therapy room.
OTA/PTA
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Provided community care through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Following and encouraging regular exercise protocol prescribe by PT and OT
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Occupational Therapy Assistant CO-OP
Five Counties Children Centre
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient progress by providing one-on-one assistance during therapy sessions.
- Focusing on Children to teach handwriting without tears.
- Teaching children's an adaptive teaching.
- Focusing on verbal and non - verbal interactions
- working closely with patient's evaluation process and essential designing of AFO and Casting
Physiotherapy Assistant CO-OP
Healing Touch Clinic
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physiotherapists to develop individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics to prevent injuries and promote optimal functioning.
- Provided hands-on assistance to patients during exercises, ensuring safety and proper technique at all times.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairhaven Long Term Care
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Implemented individual and group exercises every alternate day.
- Documentation and cleanliness of the equipments used.
- Working collaboratively with other team members with strong interpersonal skills.
- Communicate effectively with Physiotherapist and other team members to achieve the desired
goals for clients. - Followed the designated protocol of the residents prepared by physiotherapist.
- Reported concerns and follow-up to physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
Physiotherapist
Physio 360 Degree Sorts And Wellness Clinic
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Individualized treatment plans were planned in order to reduce pain, enhance physical functioning, and promote healing following surgery.
- Informed patients and their families about therapeutic treatments, injury prevention, and diagnostics.
- Created and executed treatment plans by compiling data, writing patient case notes and reports, and implementing them.
- Coordinated collaboration of patient data with medical professionals in order to enhance patients goals and ADLS .
- Provided information about at-home fitness regimens that supplement therapy sessions to patients, families, and caregivers.
Physiotherapist CO-OP
Dhiraj General Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked on broad spectrum which includes Orthopedic Ward, Neurology Ward, Pediatric Ward, Gynaecology and obstetrics Ward, Cardio respiratory Ward, Surgery Ward, ICU.
- Made clinical evaluations and diagnosis for managing and treating illnesses and physical conditions.
- Conducted evidence-based treatment interventions to address the needs and concerns of patients.
- Created and evaluated treatment plans utilizing electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy.
- Evaluated each patient's performance and carried out treatment according to predetermined objectives.
- Designed and carried out a variety of therapy plans and programs for therapeutic exercise that included muscle retraining and both passive and active ranges of motion.
- Advised and educate patients on how to maintain their health and well-being by preventing injuries and taking care of themselves.
Education
College Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University
Vadodara, IN02.2018
Skills
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Gait Training
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Hydrotherapy Seminar & Workshop - [ Jan 2018]
- Paraplegia Modern Rehabilitation Seminar - [ Nov 2017]
- Neonatal & Pediatric Rehabilitation Seminar - [ Apr 2017]
- Kinesiology taping workshop - [March 2018]
- cupping therapy - [June 2018]
Timeline
OTA/PTA
Happy Life Fitness
01.2023 - 05.2023
OTA/PTA
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
11.2021 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistant CO-OP
Five Counties Children Centre
04.2021 - 05.2021
Physiotherapy Assistant CO-OP
Healing Touch Clinic
03.2021 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairhaven Long Term Care
06.2020 - 09.2020
Physiotherapist
Physio 360 Degree Sorts And Wellness Clinic
02.2018 - 07.2019
Physiotherapist CO-OP
Dhiraj General Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
College Diploma - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Fleming College
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University
- Hydrotherapy Seminar & Workshop - [ Jan 2018]
- Paraplegia Modern Rehabilitation Seminar - [ Nov 2017]
- Neonatal & Pediatric Rehabilitation Seminar - [ Apr 2017]
- Kinesiology taping workshop - [March 2018]
- cupping therapy - [June 2018]
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