S wadita Dinakar
A ddress: ****,Fairlands Dr, Pleasanton,
CA-94588
Email: s ********@*****.*** P hone: 510-***-**** Objective:
Highly qualified Physical therapist willing to work in a challenging environment. Flexibility to work in various setups with proven ability to provide patient evaluation, implementation of the plan of care while providing supervision to the assistants. Capable to work with the Multidisciplinary team and individually with a well-demonstrated success in providing appropriate care with superior work ethic and interpersonal abilities to a variety of patients across the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Education:
■ Masters in Physical Therapy, SRU (India), Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences, June 2013
(Dean’s list)
■ Bachelors in Physical Therapy, SRU (India), June 2010
■ Certified in orthopedics and manipulative physiotherapy, Institute of therapeutic sciences, Michigan USA (American Physical Therapy Association approved)
■ Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education (International Diabetes Federation )
■ Certified in Fastrac course in Fitness Management for Physiotherapist from the Academy of Fitness Management (AFM)
Work Experience:
Extensively worked in various healthcare setups such as Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiorespiratory, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Pre & Postnatal care, Sports Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, ICU’S (burns, stroke and cardiothoracic) & Fitness fields. PT Aide
November 2015-January 2016
■ Performed tasks that are not related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, transferring patients, restocking the supplies and clerical duties.
■ Performed patient related tasks like assisting during gait training and exercise under the direct and immediate supervision of a Physical therapist.
Location: Sunnyvale Post acute center, Sunnyvale, California. Physical Therapist (Full time)
November 2013 - April 2014
■ Planned and administered treatments, patient and family education for injury prevention.
■ Performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.
Location: Annaii Medical College & Hospital, India. Trainer
A ugust 2015 -October 2015
■ P repared exercise prescription based on their age and vitals
■ I nstructed and motivated individuals and groups to perform strengthening/stretching exercises using correct posture along with core stabilization. Maintained a record of the progress shown on a monthly basis by using BMI,W/H ratio and body fat analyser. Page 1 of 2
S wadita Dinakar
A ddress: 4328,Fairlands Dr, Pleasanton,
CA-94588
Email: s ********@*****.*** P hone: 510-***-**** Location: 2 4 hour fitness center,Fremont,CA
Physical Therapist
September 2010 - May 2011.
■ Created physical therapy treatment plans after performing the detailed assessment of the patient.
■ Informed patients when diagnosis revealed findings outside the scope of physical therapy and referred them to appropriate health care providers made arrangements to refer out the patient to appropriate healthcare provider.
■ Planned, prepared and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to Maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain & prevent physical dysfunction inpatient.
■ Designed home exercises for patients based on individual needs and capabilities Location: Sai Ram Physiotherapy Clinic, India
Physical Therapy Trainer
M arch 2010 - September 2010.
■ Performed Fitness Tests for clients & planned out workout schedule based on their needs & abilities.
■ Formulated Exercise Prescription for cardiovascular endurance training & Strength training. Location: Pink (a unit of Fitness one), India
Physical Therapist
May 2009 - March 2010
■ Performed a thorough assessment according to the individual requirement on a highly methodical scientific basis for both sports person and geriatrics patients.
■ Recognized when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs.
■ Set specific goals in accordance to individual patient needs. Location: Physiocare Physiotherapy Center, India
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Did a dissertation titled “A study to find the correlation between six-minute walk test and Blood glucose levels in diabetic patients”
VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Provided home care services for pediatric patients with cerebral palsy, Muscular dystrophy & patients with TBI, Spinal cord injuries, Post-op patients, CVA from 2010 until 2015 COMPUTER SKILLS
■ Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
■ Skillful in using Internet Browsers, web search engines, and social media LANGUAGES KNOWN: Hindi, Telegu, Tamil, Gujurati
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