RUCHIKA SETH

London, UK

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OBJECTIVE

Dedicated Physiotherapist offering 6 years of acute-care experience; a

history of "exemplary" ratings on performance reviews; manual therapy and

neurological rehabilitation certifications and a master's degree in Sports

-medicine physiotherapy. Background includes work with pediatric,

adolescent and adult patients.

Well-versed in a broad range of PT programs, treatments and modalities

restoring function and mitigating disability for diseased and injured

patients. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and proficiency in

patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design/execution.

Enthusiastic team player deeply committed to delivering quality care and

achieving superior patient outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: 094608

HCPC LICENSE NUMBER: PH103103

OTHER INFORMATION

I am a keen sports woman and enjoy getting involved with volunteering

projects.

Clean driving license.

Good computing skills (including MS Word/MS Excel/SSPS.)

Enhanced CRB check done

Got Occupational Heath Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Currently Working as a Physiotherapist with Physiotherapy and Pain clinic

Providing a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients.

Organising & prioritising own workload & delegating responsibilities

accordingly.

Ensuring that equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties is safe.

Evaluating, planning and delivering care plans in response to complex

needs.

Based in various clinical settings i.e. neuro-rehab, community, wheel

chairs.

Implementing relevant standards and policies.

Prioritising urgent referrals and emergency cases.

Working with Therapy Logic Physiotherapy Clinic as Physiotherapist

Evaluated and treated adult outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine

patients with diverse diagnoses including post-surgical shoulder and knee

patients, RTC impingement, lumbar and cervical pain, degenerative disc

disease, osteoarthritis, and fractures with significant autonomy.

Responsible for the management and treatment of up to 16 patients per day,

supervision of support staff, documentation of services, correspondence

with physicians,equipment assessment, and fitting.

Treatments included manual therapy, joint mobilization, ROM, traction,

stretching, strengthening, modalities, soft-tissue mobilization, and

casting for orthotics.

Worked as a Physiotherapist with Physio-Medicine

In St. Paul and Wembley Clinic (Jan 2014 - April 2014)

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of outpatient orthopedic and

chronic pain patients.

Provided documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy.

Diagnoses included lumbar and cervical pain, impingement syndrome,

tendonitis, patellofemoral dysfunction, myofascial pain, muscle weakness,

osteoarthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

Dr. B.L. Kapoor Hospital JULY 2013

IPD Physiotherapy coordinator

Dr. B.L. KAPOOR HOSPITAL Aug2011 - Oct 11

Provided physical therapy services for a 300-bed, specialized acute-care

hospital. Assessed patients' rehabilitative needs, jointly developed

patient plan of care and treatment goals and conducted physician-prescribed

PT programs for medically complex patients (children through geriatric).

Selected Contributions:

Restored function for patients and prevented/lessened disabilities

following disease or profound injury (including loss of limb, traumatic

brain injury, stroke, lymphoma and paralysis).

Planned and administered treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise

programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle

reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights,

inclined surfaces and other equipment prescribed for their treatment.

Participated in wound-care treatment and helped patients adapt to the use

of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic/orthotic devices.

Performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint

and functional abilities.

Excelled in ability to customize/adapt conventional PT techniques to meet

the special needs of individual patients.

Provided comprehensive training in PT techniques to nursing and other

medical personnel as well as family members of patients.

Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing

high-quality, compassionate care helping patients to maximize their success

and live within the limits of their capabilities.

Junior Physiotherapist

Dr BL KAPUR Hospital September 2010-August 2011

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provided physical

therapy treatments and modalities in accordance with hospital policies and

procedures (acute-care setting; 40-bed facility). Worked in inpatient and

outpatient rehabilitation department implementing, reviewing, revising and

progressing individual PT treatment programs. Communicated with MDs, and

other medical professionals concerning patient status, progress and

continued services needs.

Selected Contributions:

Maintained premium patient care at all times and earned highest possible

rating of "exemplary" on performance review.

Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries, home-

program treatment plans and other forms for intra-/extra-agency personnel.

Ensured all documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and

complete.

Supervised technicians and equipped them with information necessary to

provide quality patient care.

Physiotherapist

Jaipur Golden Hospital January2010-September2010

Selected Contributions:

Sole management of appointment system, prioritising and waiting list

Management of equipment/stores procurement

Management of soft tissue trauma, sporting injuries, flying, postural and

Repetitive injuries

Physiotherapist

Aman Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre May2007-December2009

Selected Contributions:

Physiotherapy Department delivering care to complex polytrauma and

Amputees.

Responsible for the implementation and management of physiotherapy

and rehabilitative services

Physiotherapist

Aman Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre September2006-April2007

Selected Contributions:

Assessment and management of mostly GP referral patients, usually of a

chronic nature

Management of equipment/stores procurement

EDUCATION

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

2007 -2009 Masters in Physiotherapy Sports- Medicine -

Dissertation: Research work: Star Excursion Balance Training and Simplified

Star Excursion Balance Training as a Balance Training Programme in

Improvement of Dynamic Balance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability :

A Comparative Analysis

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Bachelors in Physiotherapy 2001-2005

S.B.S (PG) Instt., charitable O.P.D.,(India)

Prayas Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center, Elderly Patients Care

(India)

Patel Nagar Gurudwara Charitable Physiotherapy Center, Mentally Retarded

Children

I have requisite experience in the OPD and IPD management of following

subdivision of physical therapy:

Physiotherapy OPD- Physical Evaluation, Diagnosis, Planning and Treatment

of

Patients

Physiotherapy for inpatients: Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

Neurology, NICU

& Rehabilitation

General

Medicine, Surgery, MICU, SICU & Burns

Cardiothoracic

Surgery, Rehabilitation & ICCU

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Pediatrics &

Geriatric

Oncology

Pediatrics &

PICU

Research Project: Literature review on TENNIS ELBOW

SKILLS

Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience

PT Treatments/Techniques Expert Currently used/6

years

Patient Assessment Expert Currently used/6

years

Diagnostics/Prognostics Intermediate Currently used/6

years

Case Management Expert Currently used/6

years

Patient Relations/Communications Expert Currently used/6

years

Quality and Consistency of Care Expert Currently used/6

years

Team Training/Supervision Expert Currently used/6

years

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Credentials:

Done Certified course in Manual Therapy(2006)

Done certified course in Upper & Lower quarter Mulligan's concept (32 hrs.)

Neurodevelopmental therapy:-Bobath approach (25 hrs.) certified

Done certificate course in Evidence based Mc Connell Approach to Chronic

Knee Problems, conducted by Mary Kroth-Brunet, MS, PT

Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation, Certified

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