Charmi Perez Palapus, Physical Therapist
Address: San Aquilino, Roxas Oriental Mindoro
Mobile No: 009**********
Email add: ******.*******@*****.***
Current Location: Muscat, Oman
Profile: A dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist with over 10 years of experience evaluating and managing the treatment of patients. A proven track record of accurately assessing the needs of patients and creating appropriate treatment plans best address their needs. Almost 6 years of work experience in a facility that specializes in treatment of mental health disorder and rehabilitation of patients with substance misuse cases which aims to optimize well-being by promoting functional movement, movement awareness, physical activity and exercises, improving together physical and mental aspects. Over 4 years of experience in a facility that specializes in pain management, orthopedic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, geriatric and pediatric cases.
Personal Data
Age: 34
Date of Birth: January 3, 1985
Gender: Female
Civil Status: Single
Height: 163cm
Weight: 65kg
Nationality: Filipino
Career History
1.Position: Physical Therapist
Duration: October 27, 2013 up to present
Company: Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health
Location: Muscat Oman
Job Description:
-Comprehensive assessment of patient to be able to formulate an appropriate plan
of care
-Implements wide variety of exercises and sports activities to patients with psychia-
tric disorder and and other disorders related to substance abuse/misuse to improve
cardiovascular fitness, anxiety, depression, negative mood and social isolation and
improves self- esteem, cognitive functions and quality of life.
-Pain management of OPD and IPD patients through the use of electrical modalities,
hydrotherapy and exercises
-Gives physiotherapy session to forensic patients or those who have police cases.
-Handles child and adolescent patient mostly with behavioral and mental disorder.
-Handles pediatric cases by implementing treatment that enhances their cognitive skill,
fine and gross motor skills and social skills.
-Handles geriatric patients by giving them exercises to maintain muscle strength and
range of motion and to improve balance and posture.
- Teaches patient how to do self manual exercises for continuity of care at home.
2. Position: Homecare Physical Therapist
Duration: November 2012- August 2013
Reason for doing homecare PT: I just finished my 2 year contract from Saudi Arabia so
while I was seeking for another employment abroad, I worked as a homecare physio-
therapist to sustain my daily needs and expenses for application.
Job Description:
- Ensures that the vital signs of the patients are stable before, during and after treatment
- Helps patients suffering from injury or disease to restore function, improve mobility,
-relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities
- Teaches patient how to do self manual exercises such as strengthening and stretching
exercises
3. Position: Physical Therapist
Duration: September 13, 2010 - September 28, 2012
Company: Al Auda Medical Center
Location: Hafer Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
Job Description:
-Ensures that the vital signs of patients ate stable before, during and after therapy
session
-Helps patient suffering from injury or disease to restore function, improve
mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities
-Expertise on rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurologic
and cardiac problem
-Evaluates each patient and designs individual programs of treatment
-Apply ice to reduce swelling, or heat to relieve pain and utilize therapeutic equip-
ment such as whirlpool baths, ultrasonic machines, ultraviolet and infrared lamps
-Teaches patients how to do exercises with such equipment as pulleys and weights
stationary bicycle and parallel bars
-Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
-Responsible for the cleanliness of the whole working area
4. Position: Private/Homecare Physical Therapist
Duration: February 4, 2009 – February 10, 2010
Company: Neco Marines
Location: Koror, Republic of Palau
Job Description:
-Ensures that the vital signs of my patient are stable before, during and after
therapy session
-Helps my patient with physical and cognitive health. This involves helping them
walk, assisting in exercises and helping them maintain memory by using specia-
lized drills
-Provides emotional support by giving my patient companionship and conversation
-Engages them in activities such as board games, card games and film or television
watching
5. Position: Physical Therapist
Duration: June 3, 2008 – Jan 31, 2009
Company: Belau Wellness Center
Location: Koror, Republic of Palau
Job Description:
-Accompanies and assists the patients for consultation and evaluation
-Performs work focused in obtaining the maximum relief or improvement
of the patient
-Carries out the orders of the physician according to the standards previously
set for the clinic
-Gives clear and concise instructions to the patient regarding the exercises to be done
-Performs regular and up to date inventory of physical therapy modalities or
equipments
-Makes house calls and home treatment for non- ambulatory patients when the
need arises or when called on to perform such
6. Position: Physical Therapist
Duration: April 2007 – May 15, 2008
Company: Mylene Naboa Bautista Clinic
Location: Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Job Description:
-Undertakes a comprehensive examination of the patient, formulates a diagnosis,
prognosis and plan
-Determines when patients need to be referred to another healthcare professional
-Implements a physical therapy intervention/treatment program
-Makes recommendation for self management
Education
Highest Education
Education Level: Bachelor’s/ College Degree
Course: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University: Panantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila/ University of the City of Manila
Location: Manila, Philippines
Year: June 2002 – April 2007
Second Highest Education
Education Level: High School Diploma
School: Marcelo I. Cabrera Vocational Technical High School
Year: 1996 – 2000
Licenses/Certification
1.Personal Safety and Aggression Management Provider Course- 2017
2.Safe Patient Handling, Transfers and Mobility Workshop- 2016
3.Therapeutic Communication Workshop- 2016
4.Neuromodulation, electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic
Stimulation and electroencephalography workshop -2016
5.Passed the Saudi Council Licensure Exam for Physical Therapy -2010
6.Basic Life Support Provider Course- 2010
7.Passed the Philippine Physical Therapy Board Exam – 2007
Skills
Active listening, speaking, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, time management, good
judgement and decision making, service orientation and good communication skills
Languages Spoken
English, Arabic and Filipino
References
Asma Al Ghammari, Physiotherapist
Hamza Al Ghuzaili, Physiotherapist