Physical Therapist Management

Kirti Thankappan Shah

**** ****** ******* **. #*** Carrollton TX 75006

972-***-**** (H) / 469-***-**** (M)

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as a physical therapist where I can apply my skills and

gain valuable work experience.

Three years of work experience in various PT settings including hospital,

outpatient and home health. Dual-state licensure (NY/TX), a bachelor's

degree in physical therapy. Background includes work with pediatric,

adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Knowledge about a broad range of PT programs, treatments and modalities

restoring functional activities and mitigating disability. Excellent

communication skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management

and therapy-program design/execution. Committed team member, focused on

delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as a member

of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

Visa sponsorship (H1B) required - open to cap-exempt as well as cap-subject

visa

Visa screen certificate (USCIS) process completed

EDUCATION

December 2012, Type-I FCCPT certification (States: TX and NY)

October 2011, NPTE licensure exam

February 2006, D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India

. Bachelors in Physical Therapy; graduated with First Class

. Six months of rotation internship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Physical Therapist (observer)

June 2012-present, Concentra Urgent Care, Addison, TX

Concentra provides services that include urgent care, primary care,

occupational health and physical therapy.

Job duties (observed as a volunteer - since I need H1B visa to obtain full-

time work):

. Evaluation and examination of patients

. Development of treatment plans

. Counseling patients regarding home exercises

. Maintaining progress notes and other documentation

Physical Therapist

May 2006-May 2009, The Kalyan Hospital, Kalyan, India

This hospital mainly treats various neurological, orthopedic, pediatric,

general medicine and laparoscopic surgery patients.

Job duties:

. Patient age groups ranging from infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric

. Pre-operative and post-operative exercises and care

. Chest therapy, postural drainage, positioning of comatose patients in

Intensive Care unit

. Home healthcare given to patients discharged after hospital stay

. 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.

Physical Therapist

May 2006-May 2009, Diabetic Care & Counseling Center, Kalyan, India

This organization provides special counseling for obesity, diabetes and

hypertension control.

Job duties:

. Treated cases of diabetic foot, diabetic neuropathy, amputations and

other general medicine

. Pre-operative and post-operative exercises and care

. Prosthetic and orthotic counseling

. Home care for patients requiring gait training post amputation and

other diabetic complications

Physical Therapist

April 2009-December 2009, VLCC, Kalyan, India

VLCC provides scientific weight loss solutions and wellness programs.

Job duties:

. Examination and medical history taking to determine whether candidate

is suitable for weight loss treatment

. Counseling of obese patients with respect to PT aspect of weight loss

program

. Teaching patients home exercises to help maintain fitness

Physical Therapist

June 2007-June 2008, Accenture, Mumbai, India

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and

outsourcing company.

Job duties:

. Physical fitness and ergonomics related counseling to employees

. Screening and examination of employees before beginning exercise

regiment prescribed by gym trainers

. Presented seminar on "ergonomics and computers" at Reuters, Mumbai,

India

Physical Therapist (trainee)

June 2006-September 2006, Wockhardt Hospital, Thane, India

Multi-disciplinary hospital

Job duties:

. Handling cases of out patient department, intensive care unit and

other specialty units

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

. Availability - immediate

. Have USCIS Type-I certificate for health care worker

. Licensed PT, State of New York

. Licensed PT, State of Texas

. Attended workshop on Applied Ergonomics

. Attended workshop on Pediatric Physiotherapy

. Attended basic mechanical ventilation workshop

. Attended rehabilitation workshop - Paraplegic center, Leprosy home,

Children Orthopedic Hospital and All India institute and rehab center

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