Physical Therapist Medical

TANIA JOHNSEY (BPT, MPT, MIAP)

Email: **************@*****.***

Phone: 407-***-****

A registered Physical Therapist in the state of New York, North Carolina and Florida. More than 3 years of clinical experience in USA and India, well versed with the assessment and management of musculo-skeletal, neurological and cardiac-pulmonary physical therapy conditions.

Published an article on “Awareness of physiotherapy among Anganwadi workers in Dakshina Kannada: A Survey. Muller journal of medical sciences and research, 2013;4(2) 57-63”

EDUCATION

Master of Physical therapy, Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences 2010 - 2012

Secured Distinction with 75.50 % which is equivalent to a GPA of 4 from Father Muller Medical College, India.

Bachelor of Physical therapy, Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences 2005 - 2009

Secured First class with 70.50 % which is equivalent to a GPA of 4 from Father Muller Medical College, India.

Higher Secondary School, The central board of secondary education 2003 - 2005

Secured Distinction with 77.8% which is equivalent to a GPA of 4 from Placid Vidhya Vihar, India.

Secondary School, The central board of secondary education 2003

Secured Distinction with 84.6% which is equivalent to a GPA of 4 from Indian School Muscat, Oman.

CERTIFICATIONS

Prevention of medical errors for Physical Therapists – Florida Medical Education Services - 03/11/2016

CPR Basic Life Support certification course by American Heart Association - August, 2016 (active)

Certificate course in Manual Therapy in Integrated approach for the vertebral column, Neural tissue and extremities - June 1st – June 21st, 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Presently in a contract as a Travel Physical Therapist at Broad River Rehab, Elizabeth city health and rehabilitation, North Carolina starting from January 19, 2017.

12 weeks of work experience (August 29, 2016 – November 17, 2016) at Achieve Rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, Liberty, New York

40 hours of clinical observation of Atria Park of Lake Forest’s program(Assisted Living Facility), Sanford, Florida, for specialized rehabilitation services for orthopedically and neurologically impaired residents – JUNE 30, 2016

Competency training for Robison Residence Volunteers, Hospice of the Comforter, Florida Hospital Connected Care – JUNE 28, 2016

18 hours of Volunteer Orientation and Training at the Hospice of the Comforter, Florida hospital Connected Care – JUNE 2, 2016

3 years of Physical Therapy experience and has worked in dual responsibility as a clinical therapist and lecturer in India.

Experience in a 1050 bedded multi-specialty hospital, maintained high-quality service and achieved excellent results for each particular case.

In the dual role of Lecturer and clinical supervisor, organized and guided the undergraduate students to carry out various health awareness talks.

Expert in providing therapy services and fall risk reduction strategies to the geriatric population, ergonomic advice and exercise prescription for the women in the immediate post-partum period and rehab services to the pediatric population.

WORK HISTORY

Physical Therapist

Achieve Rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, Liberty, NY AUG 2016 – NOV 2016

Worked in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care, provided education for patients & families and assisted with discharge planning.

Handled the responsibility of the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of patients as well as the supervision of PTA.

Assured continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs, recommending or providing assistive equipment.

Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; developing and conducting in service training programs.

Physical Therapist

Portea Home Medical Care Services, Bangalore, India APR 2014 – JUN 2015

Provided home health physical therapy care to patients with Musculoskeletal (Arthritis, Tendinitis, Muscle strains, Joint Replacements, ligament injuries etc), Neurological (Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Brain Injury etc), Pediatric (Cerebral Palsy, Downs syndrome, developmental disorders etc) Cardiopulmonary (COPD, Restrictive Lung diseases, ICU care, Burns etc ) and Post-surgical Patients(post CABG surgery, Postnatal complications, Post vascular Surgeries, Post Oncology surgeries etc).

Performed Physical Therapy assessment and developed treatment plans based on the evaluations.

Maintained communication with Physicians and Multi-disciplinary team.

Educated patients to maintain their achievements and avoid further injuries.

Planning fitness programs according to the need of the clients and provided ergonomic sessions.

Developed strong relations with managers and staff, creating a productive team in a deadline driven environment.

Dual Role as a Clinical Therapist and Lecturer

Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India JUL 2012 – NOV 2013

Worked as Community Based Rehabilitation department Unit head and coordinated the activities in the unit.

Engaged in outreach Physical Therapy service provisions from the institution to special schools, charity institutes for the disabled and geriatric homes.

Assessed and prescribed various exercises and care plan for the immediate postnatal mothers.

Staff–in-charge of the research assignment scheduling for undergraduates, monitoring the progress and guiding the students in the execution of their research work.

Delivered lectures and practical demonstration of the Physical Therapy techniques to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Physical Therapist Volunteer NOV 2009- DEC 2009

SAINT ANTONY’S CHARITY INSTITUTES, MANGALORE, INDIA

Provided physical therapy services for patients with chronic disease and assessed rehabilitative needs, developed plan of care and treatment goals.

Earned appreciations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care helping patients to maximize their success and live within the limits of their capabilities.

Physical Therapist Intern MAY 2009 – NOV 2009

Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India

Worked in Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardio- Respiratory, Pediatrics, Musculo-Skeletal and Community Based Rehabilitation departments.

Documented patient progress, discharge summaries and home treatment plans. Ensured all documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and complete.

Assisted Physical Therapists to perform patient care which includes transfers, exercise and other duties as requested.

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