Harshili Patel

**** ******** ****** *** ***, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Cell: 847-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Physical Therapy graduate with previous hands-on work as a Physical Therapy Assistant and

Intern while attending S.B.B.College of Physiotherapy. Eagerly seeking a role as a Physical

Therapist Assistant in a inpatient or outpatient setting.

LICENSES

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant(New York)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of physical therapy

Excellent agility and manual dexterity to

techniques and designing physical therapy

perform tasks safely and efficiently

session

Skilled in collecting and integrating

patients' data

Physically fit to handle all sizes of patients

Expert in prioritize and handle multiple

Experienced in offering whirlpool baths,

tasks simultaneously

paraffin baths, electrical stimulation,

Sound knowledge of feeling pulse, muscle

massages and exercises

tone and ability to hear heart and lung

Skilled in assisting and monitoring patients

sounds

during exercise

Sound knowledge of diagnosis and

identifying areas and reasons of pain

Ability to apply manual resistance during

exercise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

10/2009 to 03/2010

Krishna Physio Therapy Clinic - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and

quality of life.

Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and

disability.

Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families

Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.

Strictly abided by a regular schedule of therapy.

Counseled and made recommendations to patients and their caretakers and families about

communicative strategies and devices.

Physical Therapist - Internship, 03/2009 to 09/2009

S.B.B College of Physiotherapy - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Treating variety of outpatients with modalities such as whirlpool, massage, exercise,

paraffin bath, joint mobilization and electrical stimulation.

Develop physical therapy programs according to patients' age and injuries.

Monitor patients during exercise.

Assisting in the rehabilitation of clients who are suffering from reduced mobility.

Instructing, motivating, and assisting clients to improve their health and mobility.

Working with patients from orthopedic, neurologic, trauma, medical, surgical, and other

diagonstic groups.

Setting up therapeutic equipment.Preparing clients for therapy.

Demonstrating exercises to patients.

Demonstrating mobility aids and exercises.

Encouraging patients to complete their treatment.

Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation of care

plans.

EDUCATION

Physical Therapy, 2009

S.B.B College of Physiotherapy - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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