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Physical Therapist Assistant

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
September 09, 2014

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Nirali Parikh

***-**, ***** ********, ***** meadows - Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

acfuku@r.postjobfree.com

914-***-****

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Physical Therapy

Rajiv Gandhi University,India

**** *o 2000

OBJECTIVES :

Experienced & Qualified Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India, working as a License Physical therapist assistant

in NY State since 2011 for outpatients and inpatients setup with unique and comprehensive Physical therapy treatment.

SKILLS

Therapeutic exercises, neuro reeducation, gait training, stairs training, therapeutic activities & approach,

Massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, exercise instruments, Computer skills for documents like

Rehab optima, Visual, Health PRO & Health max, sigma.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Physical therapist assistant

Brooklyn center for rehab, Brooklyn, ny - November 2013 to January 2014

Responsibilities

Carried several different tasks directed and supervised by physical therapists

Assisted in the development of treatment plans with register Physical therapist

Reported the outcome of patient's treatment to physical therapist.

Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries.

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

Supervised technicians and equipped them with information necessary to provide quality patient care.

Provided in-service training for parents, teachers, and administrators in the area of Physical Therapy under

the supervision and direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.

Provided therapy, classroom and home programs and alternatives for students under the supervision of a

Physical Therapist.

Performed other duties as assigned.

Skills Used

Therapeutic approach ; Patient Relations/Communications ; Quality and Consistency of Care Expert

Physicaltherapist assistant

Jewish home lifecare, ny - New York, NY - March 2012 to May 2013

Responsibilities

Carried several different tasks directed and supervised by physical therapists

Assisted in the development of treatment plans with register Physicaltherapist

Reported the outcome of patient's treatment to physical therapist.

Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries.

Physicaltherapist assistant

Dewitt Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility - New York, NY - June 2011 to March 2012

Worked as a PTA under direct observation of registered PT.

Performed other duties as assigned by supervising Physicaltherapist. Assisted with evaluations and reevaluations

under the supervision of the physical therapist.

Perform age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual patient's problems.

Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

Permitee Physical therapist

DOCTORS UNITED INC - White Plains, NY - May 2010 to May 2011

Responsibilities

work as a Limited permitte Physicaltherapist for various orho and neuro cases

Participated in evaluation, plan of care and individual treatment in out patient setting under direct supervision of

License physical therapist. Participated in multidisciplinary patient conferences for diverse patient populations.

Physical Therapist Aide

Advanced Physical Therapy - Clifton, NJ - 2007 to 2009

Working under direct supervision of a Physical therapist. Secure patients to therapy / equipment. Transport

patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Instruct, motivate,

safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direct supervision of License

Physicaltherapist.Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing

the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.

Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove therapeutic equipments. Clean and organize work

area and disinfect equipment after treatment.

Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages,

and filling out forms. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Arranging all charts and documents

for Physical therapist .

Physical Therapist

Dr Jivraj Mehta Hospital - 2002 to 2006

• Provided Physical therapy services to various departments in multispecialty Hospital at India.

Physical Therapist

Polio Foundation - India - 2001 to 2002

Work for pediatric facility for Mentally and Physically disabled children and young adults.

• Treating pediatrics with various physicaltherapy approaches psychologically and physically.

• Various physicaltherapy treatment procedure like passive stretching, range of motion, strengthening,

splinting, joint mobilization.

Physical Therapist

Dr.Amit Shah's Physical Therapy Clinic - 2001 to 2002

Gujarat, India

Operating and Managing private Physical therapy clinic . Treating with full safety and privacy under personal

supervision and care. Evaluation & developing treatment plans and as a treating Physicaltherapist and

following with home exercises.



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