Assistant Physical Therapist

Kshitij Patel

**, ********* **, ***#**, Edison, NJ-08820

Ph: 732-***-****, E-mail: *******.*****@****.***, Permanent resident of USA

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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant ______________________________________________________________________________

Objective:

I am seeking to obtain an opportunity in the position of physical therapy Assistant to expand my experience & allow me to grow my career in this discipline.

Education:

Bachelor in Physical therapy from Krupanidhi College of physiotherapy, affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science Bangalore, India

Skills:

• Excellent command over written and oral communication

• Sound knowledge of human anatomy and internal body structures

• Ability to build good relationship with patients from diverse backgrounds

• Sensitive, tactful, tolerant and patient

• Possess excellent problem solving and practical skills

• Broad knowledge of new technologies and medical equipment

• Extensive knowledge of the techniques of improving body movements, restoring mobility and strengthening muscles

• Knowledge of hydrotherapy and electrotherapy

Continuing Education Courses (CEP):

• CEP on Normal Motor Development Mangalore, India

• CEP on Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Mangalore, India

• CEP on Community Based Rehabilitation Mangalore, India

• CEP on Rehabilitation for Patients with Traumatic brain injury Mangalore, India

• Radiological Interpretations for physical therapists Bangalore, India

Experience:

• Clinical Internship at Government Civil Hospital for 6 moths, Ahmadabad, India

16th May 2009 to 15th November 2009.

I have attended patients in orthopedic, surgical, burns, pediatric and neurology wards. Also assessed and diagnosed patients in outpatient clinic. Proficient in use of varied therapeutic modalities and procedures, such as Ultrasound, Electrical stimulation, TENS, Traction and Exercise Instruction

• HAL(Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)- Under graduation Bangalore, India

Training under supervision of senior physical therapist to gain the extensive clinical knowledge and treat patient’s in both outpatient and inpatient departments

• SWANTHANA(Spastic society)- Under graduation Bangalore, India

Clinical posting to swanthana where I gained maximum hands on pediatrics

• ASHA BHAVAN (Old age home)- Under graduation Bangalore, India

Clinical posting to Asha Bhavan where I gained experience how to communicate with the old aged people and follow up them with group exercise

Certification:

• Pediatric and Adult first Aid, CPR/AED Adult and child with CPR-Infant from American Red Cross

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