NILESH SHETH

Physical therapist (PT)

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Lawrenceville GA-30043 USA

Cell no: 269-***-****

Email: qz38h0@r.postjobfree.com

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Motto - Movement is life, life is movement.

OBJECTIVE:

A challenging opportunity in the field of physical therapy that would enable me to utilize my clinical and educational experience.

Dedicating PT and Exercise physiology background with BLS, ALS, Manual Therapy certifications.

Bilingual fluency in most of the Indian language and other foreign language like Spanish with excellent interpersonal communication skills, enthusiastic team player and deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes.

Willing to work in Inpatient, Intermediate or Outpatient care or Home Health

Travel positions accepted

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Qualification School & Board/

College & University Percentage Month and

Year of Passing

Masters Degree

Exercise Science & Sports medicine/ Kinesiology con. Exercise Physiology Western Michigan University (Michigan –USA)

3.7 Aug 2010

Bachelors in Physical Therapy Kempegowda Institute of Medical & Physiotherapy Health Science (Bangalore) India 3.8 August 2007

Higher Secondary School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Shri S.K.Somaiya JR College of Science Distinction June 2002

Secondary School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Lokmanaya Tilak English High School Distinction June 2000

Professional Affiliation/Certificate/License:

• New York Physical therapy license 62 034918

• All India Association of Physical Therapy (MIAP) life membership

• Federal Manual Therapist (FIMT) with Mulligan, Mc Kienze, Kineso-tapping, and Myofascial release from Bangalore-India

• Yoga & Body Awareness through Meditation, Health & Holistic Approach certificate from yoga institute Mumbai and licensed practice at the medical level

Experience:

Emory Chiropractic Clinic, Greater Atlanta area, Georgia

Exercise physiologist/PT volunteer position Sept 2010 to March 2012

Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic

Duties performed:-

• 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

• Arranged various exercise classes and coordinated under the supervision of Chiropractic including aerobic exercise sessions, circuit, motor learning classes, lifestyle

modification classes, and educating family members and spouse about exercise training, health awareness and stress management education

• Establishing a progressive exercise program to build fitness and functional capacity

• Interact and communicate with physicians and clinic staff regarding patient performance and test results.

• Handled 25-30 patient per week

Ability rehab, Dunwoody, Georgia

Exercise physiologist/ PT volunteer position, Feb 2011- March 2012

Alzheimer’s center and Bariatric wellness center

Duties performed:-

• Worked with Alzheimer’s and Neurological patients at the wellness center

• Conducted exercise program to improve the balance and motor coordination. Used various balance test and functional assessment scale

• Worked with the Bariatric population post gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy

• Gait training and wheelchair education

• Development of circuit training program and home exercise program to obtain maximum results postoperatively

• Conducting aquatic exercise program to improve the functional endurance

• Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of physicians

• Maintained premium patient care at all times

• Documented patients progress and completed discharge summaries, home program treatment plans and other required forms

• Managed 12-15patients weekly

Health care Midwest, Kalamazoo, Michigan

PT interne, Jan 2010- May 2010

PT outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic

Duties performed:-

• Assisting in initial evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders, or injuries referred by physician

• Selecting and administers appropriate tests to evaluate muscle strength, range of motion, and physical functional ability under the supervision; developing individualize treatment plan in accordance with physician's prescription of treatment objectives and results of patient assessment

• Use of weight machines, free weights exercise, isometrics, isokinetic training, posture stabilization, dynamic and high speed endurance training, agility and sports simulated sessions used for treatment

• Preparing written reports to summarize evaluation findings and document treatment provided and patient progress

• Case and work load of 12-15 patients a day

• Also treated patients with vestibular disorders, high velocity sports injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, compression syndromes, spinal traumas and injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, biomechanical gait deviations and scoliosis problems, geriatric rehab, adolescent and middle age group

Lakeland regional hospital, St Joseph, Michigan

Exercise physiology interne, Aug 2009- Dec 2009

Cardiac rehab unit, phase 2 rehab

Duties performed:-

• Establishing a progressive exercise program to build fitness and functional capacity.

• Counseling and educating the patient with regards to his/her specific heart condition/disease and the best management approach for that specific condition.

• Evaluating and conducting stress tests under supervision

• Reading and calculating the target heart rates and MET levels for various patients

• Administer non-invasive cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET/CPX with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE, etc.), pulmonary function tests, and resting metabolic tests

• Manage patient test data

• Developed protocols and fitness/exercise regime for cardiac and pulmonary patients

• Education about the risk factors, management of risk factors and family education

• Managed 5-6 patients per day under supervision

Asian Heart Institute hospital, Mumbai, India

Physical therapist, March 2008-Aug 2008

Cardiac rehab center phase 2 and 3

Duties performed:-

• Developed, implemented, and coordinates exercise programs, and administers stress test and 2D Echo

• Prepare successful regime for cardiopulmonary patient post CABG and endoscopies

• Provided regular monitoring and reassessments to update and refine the exercise plan

• Provide proper treatment for the physically challenged people & pregnant women

• Coordinately worked with the team guided by cardiologist.

• Assess and monitor abnormal EKG readings and manipulate exercise accordingly.

• Educational classes to prevent adverse dosage of medication and risk associated with health behavior.

• Family education, individual motivation, regular follow up

• Implement stress management techniques like biofeedback, Jacobson’s relaxation, and mental imaginary exercise.

• Documentation of progress, discharge plan or transformation of different levels as per the prognosis.

• Progressing patients through phases of cardiac rehab to ensure safe, independent near normal functional activities.

• Calibrate and perform biological and mechanical quality control on equipment.

• Interact and communicate with physicians and clinic staff regarding patient performance and test results

• 15-20 patients per day

Chatiyana hospital, Mumbai, India

Physical therapist and clinical coordinator, Aug 2007-March 2008

Orthopedic and yoga outpatient unit

Duties performed:-

• Evaluated and identified patient problems. Created and implemented treatmentprograms for patients with a variety of neuro-muscular and skeletal problems.

• Modified the chronic pain management program and started a head injury program that became highly successful

• Designed and implemented a self-defense program for people with disabilities

• Implemented practice of first and second level of yogasanas as an adjuvant therapeutic program

• Implement various programs at the center

• Conducted welfare camps in villages and small towns helped in screening and providing adequate medical and paramedical care as a team unit

• Presented various physical therapy topics, representing the hospital at local, state and national conferences

• Created a new criteria-based performance review system that was employed twice a year and became the basis of salary increases. This produced a marked increase in total revenue of the hospital without compromising patient care

• Treatment included use of manual therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, massage therapy

Aditi Hospital & Traumatic Care Center, Mumbai, India

PT instructor, Sept 2007-July 2008

Orthopedic and spine inpatient and outpatient unit

Duties performed:-

• Initial assessment of patients with TBI,SCI and RTA pts with various sensory motor and cognitive deficits

• Rehab for post opt knee and shoulder soft tissue surgeries

• Reevaluation assessment and charting down the daily reports

• Mat training activities, facilitator and inhibitory approaches, cognitive therapy, developmental stage exercise, endurance and strength training program

• Wound management techniques, positioning, respiratory management, incentive spirometery technique implemented for inpatients

• Home therapy and education about orthotics and prosthetic uses

Hostmat traumatic rehab center, Bangalore, India

PT pre-internee training, Dec 2007- Feb 2007

Inpatient and outpatient unit

Duties performed:-

• Performing gait training, modalities use under supervision

• Assisting the team with exercise sessions and writing SOAP notes

• Monitoring exercise training session after successful implementation

• Conducting in-service presentation on various PT topics

• Performing special test and clinical examination under supervision

• Assisting in clerical and receptionist duties

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Internships:-

1. Department Of Medicine

2. Department Of Surgery

3. Department Of Pediatrics

4. Department Of Orthopedics

5. Department Of Obstetrics & Gynecology

6. ICU , ICCU ,& NICU

7. Burn & Isolation Ward

8. Trauma Ward

9. Physiotherapy OPD & Rehabilitation Work shop.

Cases Handled: - Post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients,

Acute and chronic stroke patients, spinal cord injury patients,

Parkinsonism, poliomyelitis, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary,

Orthopedic condition like osteoarthritis of knee, backache,

Fractures (lower and upper), spinal fractures, arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, congenital disorders, bone and skin cancers, vestibular dysfunctions, DMD, PNI, PPS, amputees, arterial and venous dysfunctions, lympedema, burns, RTA, soft tissue injuries, sports injuries, scoliosis, foot conditions, chronic overuse injuries, compartmental syndromes, cognitive and motor learning disorders, spastic CP, systemic disorders.

Professional development, Workshops &Seminars attended:

• Chantey Rheumatology and Awareness program, Bangalore

• Intensive care unit & management program Hosmat hospital

• Vestibular rehabilitation & exercise at Krupanidhi college

• Garden city intercollegiate festival

• Paper presentation in garden city college

• All India conference for physical therapist Mangalore

• Participated in Community based rehabilitation Program

• Attended CME on OBESITY- The global epidemic Rural Medical College , Loni

• Attended Seminar on ECG Learning Course conducted by Indian Society of Electrocardiography at RAPICON HALL, Central Railway Headquarters, Mumbai

• Attended on NATIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPHY CONFERENCE, New Delhi

• Training Programme on BREAST FEEDING & LACTATION MANAGEMENT during World Breast Feeding Week Celebrations at B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Mumbai.

• Attended PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY WORKSHOP organized by IAP, SOLAPUR.

• Physioreview workshop on Radiological Interpretations for Physiotherapists Organized by The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (Member of World Confederations of Physical Therapists.

• Advanced course in functional spastic management in recoup Neuro musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre.

• Sports certificate in events including kabaddi, badminton and swimming.

• National cadet corps certification India

• Clinical Databases in Physical Therapy: Creating an International Network, Houstoun,TX

• Cross Cultural E-Learning In Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education: Maximizing Expertise And Resources Globally, Canada

• Structural Differentiation Diagnosis of the Upper and Lower Quarter, MI

• Dry needling course, Mumbai, India

• Myofascial Unwinding workshop, Atlanta,GA

DISSERTATIONS/RESEARCH WORK DONE:

Final year: Incidence of Musculoskeletal Problems in Physiotherapists

Internship: Efficacy of Cervical Traction in Supine Lying Over Sitting

Other skills:

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Good organizational and administrative skills

• Fluency in various Indian language and Spanish and, Urdu

• Fast learner, focused and excellent communication and guest relation skills; ability to work efficiently under pressure.

• Ability to multi-task effectively with excellent attention to detail

• Knowledge about computers software & programming events

Statistical Analysis Software: SPSS, SigmaPlot

Software Packages: Spike, Matlab, Microsoft Office Suite

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, XP, Mac

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, graphics

Voluntary work:-

• Participated in blood donation camps organized by the Red Cross Society at Swami narayan temple, Norcross, GA

• Health care fair at Hindu temple, Sai temple in Atlanta,GA

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. I will submit the testimonials and certificates whenever asked for.

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