Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
Nirali Parikh
***-**, ***** ********, ***** meadows - Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Physical Therapy
Rajiv Gandhi University,India
**** *o 2000
OBJECTIVES :
Experienced & Qualified Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India, working as a License Physical therapist assistant
in NY State since 2011 for outpatients and inpatients setup with unique and comprehensive Physical therapy treatment.
SKILLS
Therapeutic exercises, neuro reeducation, gait training, stairs training, therapeutic activities & approach,
Massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, exercise instruments, Computer skills for documents like
Rehab optima, Visual, Health PRO & Health max, sigma.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Physical therapist assistant
Brooklyn center for rehab, Brooklyn, ny - November 2013 to January 2014
Responsibilities
Carried several different tasks directed and supervised by physical therapists
Assisted in the development of treatment plans with register Physical therapist
Reported the outcome of patient's treatment to physical therapist.
Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries.
Ensured all documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and complete.
Supervised technicians and equipped them with information necessary to provide quality patient care.
Provided in-service training for parents, teachers, and administrators in the area of Physical Therapy under
the supervision and direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provided therapy, classroom and home programs and alternatives for students under the supervision of a
Physical Therapist.
Performed other duties as assigned.
Skills Used
Therapeutic approach ; Patient Relations/Communications ; Quality and Consistency of Care Expert
Physicaltherapist assistant
Jewish home lifecare, ny - New York, NY - March 2012 to May 2013
Responsibilities
Carried several different tasks directed and supervised by physical therapists
Assisted in the development of treatment plans with register Physicaltherapist
Reported the outcome of patient's treatment to physical therapist.
Documented patients' progress and completed discharge summaries.
Physicaltherapist assistant
Dewitt Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility - New York, NY - June 2011 to March 2012
Worked as a PTA under direct observation of registered PT.
Performed other duties as assigned by supervising Physicaltherapist. Assisted with evaluations and reevaluations
under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Perform age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual patient's problems.
Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
Permitee Physical therapist
DOCTORS UNITED INC - White Plains, NY - May 2010 to May 2011
Responsibilities
work as a Limited permitte Physicaltherapist for various orho and neuro cases
Participated in evaluation, plan of care and individual treatment in out patient setting under direct supervision of
License physical therapist. Participated in multidisciplinary patient conferences for diverse patient populations.
Physical Therapist Aide
Advanced Physical Therapy - Clifton, NJ - 2007 to 2009
Working under direct supervision of a Physical therapist. Secure patients to therapy / equipment. Transport
patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Instruct, motivate,
safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direct supervision of License
Physicaltherapist.Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing
the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove therapeutic equipments. Clean and organize work
area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages,
and filling out forms. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Arranging all charts and documents
for Physical therapist .
Physical Therapist
Dr Jivraj Mehta Hospital - 2002 to 2006
• Provided Physical therapy services to various departments in multispecialty Hospital at India.
Physical Therapist
Polio Foundation - India - 2001 to 2002
Work for pediatric facility for Mentally and Physically disabled children and young adults.
• Treating pediatrics with various physicaltherapy approaches psychologically and physically.
• Various physicaltherapy treatment procedure like passive stretching, range of motion, strengthening,
splinting, joint mobilization.
Physical Therapist
Dr.Amit Shah's Physical Therapy Clinic - 2001 to 2002
Gujarat, India
Operating and Managing private Physical therapy clinic . Treating with full safety and privacy under personal
supervision and care. Evaluation & developing treatment plans and as a treating Physicaltherapist and
following with home exercises.
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