Seasoned Inpatient Active Rehab Physiotherapist with expertise in assessment and evidence-based treatment of stroke survivors and other neurological conditions. Skilled in patient/family education and communication across multiple languages, significantly enhancing outcomes. I demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to best practice and quality improvement. I am eager to contribute my expertise and passion for a stroke/neuro care to a dynamic team.
Assess, develop, and administer effective, individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to optimize recovery and functional outcomes for an inpatient rehab population, with extensive experience in treating neurological/stroke patients.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education, goals of care plan, and anticipated outcomes.
Supervise physiotherapy assistants and delegate appropriate treatment program.
Clinical instructor to physiotherapy students.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.
Participated in research studies related to neurorehabilitation, including the iWALK study.
Instrumental in implementing various initiatives on the inpatient rehab unit.
Assessment and treatment of postoperative Total Knee Arthroplasty patients.
Worked on an Acute Medical unit, along with rotations through ICU, CCU, Mental Health, pediatrics, and Emergency Department.
Effectively communicate in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and provide treatment in Punjabi, Urdu and elementary Italian
Patient health education
Neuro-rehabilitation treatment techniques
Quality improvement and best practice
Certificate for Independent Practice: 2001-present
College of Physiotherapist of Ontario
Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action
Level 1 Neuro-Focused Proprioceptive Taping Course
Understanding Locomotion: Bobath Concept
Hemispheres Stroke Competency Series
Aphasia Institute SCA Workshop
Apraxia and Unilateral Neglect Syndrome Workshop
Understanding Trunk Control and core Trunk Stability
A Comprehensive Course on Smoking Cessation: Essential Skills and Strategies CAMH
Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment Course
5 Day NDT Introductory Course in the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia
Accreditation Canada Tracer Training (2024) and currently a Corporate Mock Tracer
Member of the West GTA Stroke Network Rehab Operational Committee
Best Practice Champion certification completed through RNAO and iaBPG- 2024
Peer support network at Osler training, 2024
Nominee for WOHC 2024 Professional Practice Award
Winner of the WOHC 2007 Professional Practice Award of Excellence for Clinical Practice in recognition of outstanding contribution to patient-focused care.
Clinical Instructor for Physiotherapy Student Placements, 2004-present
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Mobility Devices Authorizer
FIM trained and utilizing in current practice.
Canadian National Physiotherapy Licensing Exam, clinical examiner, 2002-2018