SUSHMITA BANIYA
San Jose
Summary
Healthcare professional with a strong clinical foundation in physiotherapy and exercise physiology, currently pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Management. Experienced in rehabilitation support, patient care, clinical documentation, and healthcare operations. Brings a unique blend of hands-on clinical expertise and business-oriented insight, making her well-suited for Physical Therapy Aide, rehabilitation support, and entry-level healthcare administration roles in U.S. healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Intern – Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Anderson Hospital
Maryville, IL
09.2024 - 12.2024
- - Assisted physical therapists with cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions.
- - Monitored and documented vital signs, exercise tolerance, and patient responses.
- - Supported individualized exercise programs and ensured patient safety.
- - Participated in patient education and lifestyle modification counseling.
Physiotherapist
Spark Health Home Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal
05.2022 - 12.2022
- - Provided physiotherapy care for neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular patients.
- - Assisted with assessments, treatment planning, and progress tracking.
- - Maintained accurate clinical documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Physiotherapy Associate
Physio4You – Scoliosis & Rehabilitation Centre
Bangalore, India
10.2021 - 03.2022
- - Assisted with orthopedic rehabilitation and scoliosis management programs.
- - Supported corrective exercise programs and patient follow-ups.
- - Helped maintain organized treatment records.
Undergraduate Clinical Intern
Multiple Hospitals
Bangalore, India
12.2020 - 09.2021
- - Rotations in orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary, and women’s health.
- - Assisted with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and patient education.
- - Managed patient intake, scheduling, and documentation using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL05.2025
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
American National University
Roanoke, VA05-2027
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
Dayananda Sagar University
Bangalore, India10.2020
Skills
- Clinical & Rehabilitation Skills
- - Patient Mobility Assistance
- - Therapeutic Exercise Support
- - Vital Signs Monitoring
- - Rehabilitation Equipment Setup & Safety
- - Patient Education & Counseling
- - Pediatric Patient Handling
- - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Support
- Healthcare Administration & Business Skills
- - Clinical Documentation & Records Management
- - Patient Intake, Scheduling & Coordination
- - Healthcare Operations Support
- - Process Improvement Mindset
- - Ethical Decision-Making in Healthcare
- - Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Technical & Data Skills
- - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- - Data Entry & Basic Reporting
Certification
- - Dry Needling Therapy (Basic & Advanced)
- - Manual Therapy Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Intern – Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Anderson Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Physiotherapist
Spark Health Home Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Physiotherapy Associate
Physio4You – Scoliosis & Rehabilitation Centre
10.2021 - 03.2022
Undergraduate Clinical Intern
Multiple Hospitals
12.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
Dayananda Sagar University
Master of Science - Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
American National University