PRACHI PATEL
Irving ***** ● **************@*****.*** ● +1-630-***-****
Licensed physical therapist seeking for challenging opportunity that would help me develop my skills and apply them for the well-being of patients along with sincere contribution to the organization’s vision. EDUCATION
Bachelors of Physical Therapy, GPA: 3.58
Charotar Institute of Science and Technology, India (2011 – 2016) CERTIFICATION
• Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Texas July 2019 (#1321994)
• Basic Life Support- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers from American Red Cross Association 2019 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Volunteer May 2019 – Present
• Volunteered in Rehabilitation department under licensed Physical Therapist which includes duties like cleaning and preparing bed, observing the ongoing treatment provided by the licensed therapist.
• Assisted patients in using equipment’s such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc. in a safe manner and utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and need. Santram Physiotherapy Center Physical Therapist Mar 2016 – Mar 2018
• Planned and provided appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Documented, prepared and completed plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Additionally, revised the POC based on an evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Provided treatment using various manual techniques and modalities such as TENS, iontophoresis, interferential currents, paraffin wax, moist packs, cold packs, etc.
• Attend frequent patient care clinical discussions regarding the progress with the supervisors and colleagues.
• Motivated non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy and educated patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self- management and assistive equipment
• Helped patient accomplish treatment plan and accepted therapeutic devices by administering manual therapy, exercises such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.
Home Health Physical Therapist Consultant Mar 2016 – Apr 2018
• Involved in post-surgical PT rehabilitation for TKR, THR, frozen shoulder, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and geriatric population.
• Applied concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Reviewed orders from physicians and plan the treatment accordingly to provide best course of treatment.
• Provide nutritional monitoring, assessment, calculations, recommendations, and education for patients and serve as a nutrition resource for the hospital, staff, patients, families, and the community.
• Documented complete details of routine patient checkups. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Multispecialty Hospital Internship Jun 2015 – Nov 2015
• Applied clinical skills in treating patients with complex conditions being referred from different departments like ICU, General surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic
• Used effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to make patient feel comfortable, loved and cared.
• Assisted in developing, interpreting, and reviewing policies and procedures of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department as well as actively involved in department's quality assessment and improvement strategies. SKILLS
• Ability to build good relation with patients from diverse backgrounds
• Highly motivated team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Technology Skills
• Planning health care treatments
• Quick learner