TASHI BHUTIA
Westminster
Summary
Empathetic Physical Therapist with over 7 years of experience. Have experience working at outpatient orthopedic clinic, hospital setting, skilled nursing rehabilitation. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
New Orange Hills
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication among healthcare professionals.
- Led group therapy sessions for improved balance, flexibility, and strength in older adult populations.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
Physical Therapist
Seven To 7 Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Constructed physical therapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Physical Therapist Manager
Omega Inc
11.2020 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of physical therapy assistant and patients.
Spine Rehab Specialist
Spinezone
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved patient muscle strength by 80% through progressive resisted exercise and re-education of balance reactions, walking and daily living skills.
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
- Provided treatment to patients suffering from spine related injuries and long term pain.
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to assist patients in managing pain, including exercise, stretching and manual therapy techniques.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
Physical Therapist
Excellent Choice PT
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients.
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Aided patients in adjusting to the use of assistive devices such as SC and Walker by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Physical therapist
ProHealth and Fitness
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Post op patients, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and Theraoffice documentations in timely manner.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
Physical therapy aide
Einstein medical center
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Transported patients safely from bed to wheelchair and back to bed after treatment.
- Checked patients vital signs and took them through exercise programs and assisted the therapist as needed.
- Carefully followed departmental policies and procedures.
- Kept the PT gym clean and in order.Proactively set up the mat, etc for the therapist to use for treatments.
- Carefully followed body mechanics during transfers.
- Maintained good communication with the patients, therapists and nurses.Relayed messages to the patients nurse in addition to the therapist whenever asked.
- Showed empathy towards the patients.
- Professionally interacted with staffs and patients.
- Adhered to Einstein\'s attendance policy.
- Arrived at work always on time.
Physical Therapy aide
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Blake physical therapy 4820 lincoln blvd, Marina Del Ray.CA 90292 Maintained the flow of patients by walking them through the exercises with therapists permission.
- Applied ultrasound, TENS, IFT, Traction, cold and hot packs as per instruction of physical therapist.
- Checked patients skin every 5 minutes during treatment for burns or any reactions.
- Transferred patients to hydrotherapy tank and walked through the exercises inside the pool.
- Followed therapists instructions and increased exercise repetition and weights.
- Maintained good communication skill with the patients and staffs.
Physical therapist
STNM hospital Gangtok
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson\'s, stroke and neuropathies.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients.
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Assessed children\'s developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical therapy
Sikkim Manipal University
2007
High School Diploma -
PNG senior secondary school
2002
Skills
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Tibetan, Nepali
- Knowledge of outcome tools
- BLS certified
- Compassionate, hardworking and patient oriented
- Experience in documentation
- Skilled in Patient Relations
- Progress monitoring
- Patient Assessments
Languages
Multilingual- English, Hindi, Tibetan, Nepali
Timeline
Physical Therapist
New Orange Hills
07.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Seven To 7 Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Physical Therapist Manager
Omega Inc
11.2020 - Current
Spine Rehab Specialist
Spinezone
04.2019 - 10.2020
Physical Therapist
Excellent Choice PT
10.2017 - 01.2019
Physical therapist
ProHealth and Fitness
10.2016 - 09.2017
Physical therapy aide
Einstein medical center
06.2015 - 10.2016
Physical Therapy aide
01.2015 - 04.2015
Physical therapist
STNM hospital Gangtok
03.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical therapy
Sikkim Manipal University
High School Diploma -
PNG senior secondary school
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