Physical Therapist, New York state licensed

AVANI JANI

Email:absxd1@r.postjobfree.com Phone : 925-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Hardworking compassionate Physical Therapist dedicated towards immensely contributing to the benefit of

the patients by utilizing Physical Therapy knowledge and skills emphasizing Orthopedics while continuing to

develop interests in manual therapy.

Recent graduate with previous hands-on work as :

• M.P.T. student at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil University

• Voluntary trainee at Wockhardt Hospital

• Physiotherapist at Nanavati Hospital

• Intern while attending Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences.

Seeking a role as a Physical Therapist in an Orthopedic inpatient or outpatient setting.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS:

» Orthopedics specialist » Sports injuries and therapy

» Pain management techniques » Outpatient therapy background

» Manual Therapy knowledge » Patient assessment expert

» Patient-focused therapy » Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

» Consistent quality care » Adaptive to changing environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Dr.Balabhai Nanavati Hospital

March 2009

Observer Physiotherapist

Responsibilities:

• 4 weeks full time experience in out-patient setting and ICU

• Assisted treatment of CCU, MICU, SICU and NICU patients using suction, postural drainage,

positioning and passive movements

• Taught correct use of brace and ambulation techniques with walkers and crutches to spine surgery

patients

• Fulfilled ICU night duties

• Evaluated and co-ordinated treatment for patients with various Orthopedic and Neurological problems

including cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, paraplegia, stroke and Parkinsons

disease

Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil University

September 2009 June 2011

M.P.T. Student

Responsibilities:

• Compassionately facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee replacements,

reconstructive surgeries, adhesive capsulitis, fractures, arthritis, spondylitis and sports injuries

• Assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, head injuries, and stroke

• Administered manual therapy techniques using concepts of Mulligan, Maitland, McKenzie and

Shacklock as well as taping techniques to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent

deformity

• Administered heat, ice, electrical stimulation and ultrasound as part of therapeutic programs

• Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and

wellness

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• Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients

• Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional

abilities

• Conducted lectures and practicals for second year and final year Physical Therapy class

Wockhardt Hospitals Limited

March 2009 August 2009

Voluntary Trainee

Responsibilities:

• 12 weeks part-time experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

• Counseled patients regarding Physical Therapy exercise protocol prior to CABG

• Administered phase-1 cardiac rehabilitation to CABG patients providing bedside exercises, spirometry

and ambulation simultaneously monitoring vitals using pulse oxymeter

• Focused on knee and hip replacement patients following hospital treatment protocols.

• Evaluated, diagnosed and treated outpatient cases like Colles fracture, Ankylosing spondylitis, Ankle

sprain, Tennis elbow, Frozen shoulder and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients

• Administered ante-natal exercises

Pravara Medical Trust

July 2008 January 2009

Intern

Six months compulsory rotatory internship the following departments:

DEPARTMENT FROM TO GRADE

Neuro physiotherapy 01/08/2008 11/09/2008 V. Good

Cardio physiotherapy 12/09.2008 06/11/2008 Excellent

Community 07/11/2008 18/12/2008 V. Good

physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal 19/12/2008 29/01/2009 V. Good

physiotherapy

EDUCATION:

Pad.Dr.D.Y.Patil University; Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Conditions) 2011

Pravara Institite of Medical Science; Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2009

WORKSHOPS:

“Taping Workshop” conducted by the Academy for Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences.

Workshop on “Physiotherapy Management in ICU and CCU” conducted by Dr. Arun Maiya.

Maitland’s workshop, Vertebral Joint and Peripheral Mobilization and Manipulation with Clinical

Reasoning with Dr. Kiran Challagundla

Mulligan’s Concept, hands on course, spine and periphery by Dr. Deepak Kumar

Neurodynamic Solutions of upper and lower quarter by Dr. Kiran Challagundla

Hand rehabilitation workshop by Dr. Chhaya Verma

Concept and Benefits of Kinesiology Taping by Dr. Manfred Mortiz

Fitness – On Field Assessment and Training by Dr. Ali Irani

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• New York state PT license

• Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP)

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PUBLICATIONS:

Comparison of Ankle and Foot Characteristics in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients and Normals: A Comparative

Study (Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Thearpy.vol.6, issue 4, 2012)

RERERENCES:

• Bhadrakumari Hajratwala, Physical Therapist, Contact: 925-***-****

• Dr. Amruta Nerurkar, Assistant Professor, Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Contact : +91-989*******

• Dr. Pooja Bhujbal, Consulting Physiotherapist, Wockhardt Hospital, Contact : +91-932-***-****

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