Medical Staff

Vincent C. Gonzales BSPT, PTRP

DHA Eligible - Physiotherapist

Mobile Phone: 055-***-****

E-mail-add: ********@*****.***

Profile: Male, 35 years old

Nationality: Filipino

Current Location: Hamdan St., Abu Dhabi, UAE

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To seek a suitable position in an organization of excellence and quality, of worldwide recognition and multi-cultural exposure that would help to develop my knowledge and skills beneficial to both the company and my future.

CAREER SKILLS:

Goal-oriented and client centered.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work autonomously within part of a group or a team.

Good working knowledge in the rehabilitation processes, i.e., acute, chronic, long term, pre and postop protocols, etc.

Familiar knowledge with medical terminologies.

Detail-oriented problem-solver with good time-management skills.

Good communicator and can resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Computer literate and good in document preparation

Ensures that internal and external communication required are being adhere to in timely professional manner.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Staff Physiotherapist – Riyadh Oasis Hospital/Health Oasis Hospital

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Inclusive Dates:

February 25, 2011 to April 9, 2015

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a staff physiotherapist of a 350-bed capacity private hospital in Riyadh, KSA, I am exposed primarily with long term care rehabilitation of elderly, geriatric, middle aged and pediatric clients.

Evaluates assigned clients as well as establish appropriate treatment goals and physiotherapy intervention in collaboration with primary care physician.

Carry out physiotherapy intervention such as, therapeutic exercises, physiotherapy modalities, etc.

Document necessary findings on the clients chart and ensure timely re-evaluation as mandated as per the hospital policy.

Provides ongoing evaluation of clients’ status and goals, modifying them as needed for timely progression; develops comprehensive goals for client treatment to maximize positive outcomes and early return of function.

Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical colleagues of the interdisciplinary team.

Attend appropriate clinical interdisciplinary meeting to facilitate coordination.

Provides education regarding present condition and development of comprehensive home exercise program with instructions with the client, family and other caregivers for proper, safe and effective programs.

Prepares for possible client discharge inclusive of ordering necessary equipment or recommendations for therapeutic services at home to ensure continuity of care.

Compulsory participation in Continuous Medical Education and symposiums for professional growth and development.

Cases Handled

CVA

Cerebral Palsy

Long term rehabilitation of autoimmune diseases such as MS, ALS, SLE, post-polio syndrome, etc.

Parkinson’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

Ducheene Mascular Dystrophy

Pallative care and rehabilitation for long term post-RTA clients.

Pallative care and rehabilitation for cancer clients.

Equipment Used

HMP

Electrical Stimulation – Samson, Nemectron, Erbe Unit.

Therapeutic Ultrasound – Sonopulse, Nemectron, Cosmogamma Unit.

Interferential Current Machine – Erbe, Nemectron Unit, Cosmogamma Unit.

Staff Physiotherapist – Home Care/Private PT

Manila, Philippines

Inclusive Dates:

September 10, 2009 to December 04, 2010

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a private physical therapist, I attend client with home visits and physiotherapy sessions as a continuation or extension of their rehabilitation program coming from the hospital.

Assess not only clients’ functional impairment but also their functional capabilities in accordance with their daily activities at home.

Develop a rehabilitation program, plan and goal depending on their current functional status.

Carry out physiotherapy intervention in home setting.

Re-assess on a weekly basis their progress or if so any regression with their status, adjust programs accordingly to address clients’ specific concerns.

Coordinate with clients’ primary care physician if needed concerning rehabilitation status.

Provide client feedback and information regarding current functional status, goals achieved or any regression during the rehabilitation process.

Cases Handled:

CVA

Cerebral Palsy

Low back Pain

Post-orthopedic surgery cases, i.e., fracture, lumbar discectomy, etc.

Equipment Used:

Electrical Stimulation

TENS

Ultrasound

Therapeutic Exercises Equipment, i.e., ankle weights, therabands, etc.

Staff Physiotherapist – Almana General Hospital

Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Inclusive Dates:

August 9, 2006 to August 9, 2009

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a physiotherapist in a 250-bed capacity, muliti-specialty tertiary hospital in the Eastern Region of the kingdom, I am exposed to wide variety of rehab setting such as, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation; 2-month rotation assignments to different wards, i.e., Neuro-Surgical Ward, Orthopedic Ward, Medical Ward, Adult Male and Pediatric Long Term Care Units.

Assess and evaluate physical disabilities caused by different factors such as, muscular or neurological disorders, secondary to a disease or injury.

Responsible for carrying out physiotherapy and therapeutic intervention with the clients.

Develop and Initiate appropriate physiotherapy intervention in collaboration with the Head of Department.

Develop achievable and realistic goals according to clients’ functional status and condition.

Maintain, update and document clients’ progress in the hospital chart and records.

Ensure proper education with client, family and other caregiver to safely and adequately perform home exercise program for those who are candidate for discharge from the hospital.

Collaborate with physician and other multidisciplinary team as necessary.

Attend appropriate multidisciplinary meetings.

Attend continuous medical education and symposiums for professional development.

Cases Handled:

Lumbar and cervical radiculopathy

Work-related Injuries/Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Bells’ Palsy

Postop cases including but not limited to: hip and knee total replacements, ACL reconstruction and menisectomy, postfracture rehabilitation, spinal fusion and discectomy.

Equipment Used:

Electrical Stimulation – Samson, Nemectron, Erbe Unit

Interferentia Current Machine – Erbe, Nemectron Unit

Ultrasound – Sonopulse, Nemectron Unit.

Knee CPM – Optiflex Unit, ArthroMot Unit, Toronto CPM Unit

Elbow CPM – Kinetec Centura Unit

Staff Physiotherapist – Antequera Community Hospital

Antequera, Bohol – Philippines

Inclusive Dates:

April 20, 2001 to June 10, 2006

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a staff physiotherapist of a 30-bed capacity, secondary hospital, I am primary exposed to chronic rehabilitation cases caused mostly by neurological and/or muscular diseases and impairment.

Evaluate and assess client physical function and disabilities.

Formulate physiotherapy intervention and client-specific goals.

Re-asses and document pertinent findings on the client’s chart while maintaining utmost confidentiality.

Develop home exercise program for client who are candidate for discharge.

Cases Handled:

Stroke/CVA

Cerebral Palsy

Low back pain

Postfracture cases

Equipment Used:

Electrical Stimulation

TENS

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic Exercise Equipments, i.e., ankle weights, therabands, etc.

EDUCATION

College : University of Bohol

78 Gallares Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Degree : BS PHYSICAL THERAPY

Graduated: March 2001

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS TAKEN

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Name of Examination : Physiotherapy Licensure Examination (DHA)

Rating : Passed/Awaiting Eligibility Letter

Date Taken : August 2, 2015

Place Taken : CERT/Amideast, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Registration No. : N/A

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Name of Examination : Philippine Physical Therapy Licensure Examination

Rating : 77.85% - Passed

Date Taken : 3-4 August 2002

Place Taken : University of Cebu- Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines

Registration No. : 0015698 – Valid 2016

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Name of Examination : MOH – KSA Physiotherapy Licensure Examination

Rating : Passed

Date Taken : 10 Oct 2006

Place Taken : Saad Specialist Hospital, Al khobar - KSA

Registration No. : 06-KT-40060 – Valid 2018

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Member

Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)

Bohol Chapter

Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

OTHERS SKILLS

Fluent in spoken and written English

Knowledge on MS office applications (Excel, Word, Web Browser)

Licensed Physiotherapist

UAE Driving License (on process)

DHA Eligible – Physiotherapist (Passed DHA exam last August 2, 2015 – awaiting for eligibility letter)

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Provided upon request

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