Physical Therapist Patient Care
Resume:
Sureshkumar Balakrishnan
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Ossining, NY
ad1cyo@r.postjobfree.com
I am seeking a position of Physiotherapist in a reputed health care facility, where I can use my professional and communicational skills to exceed each client's expectations. I have a New York state PT license.
Patient Care Advocacy Empathy
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Proven ability to perform a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan in physio clinic,SNF and hospital
• Ability to work independently as well as a team in any multidisciplinary fast-paced settings.
• Strong problem solving skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of physiotherapy treatments and techniques.
• Strong observational skills that help identify the nature and degree of ailment
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex medical data and test reports
• Performing initial and ongoing assessment to learn about patients’ physical condition, signs and symptoms, review their medical history, medical records and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnosing the movement dysfunction based on initial assessment.
• Collaborative goal settings with the patient, patient’s family and care giver.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based physical therapy protocols for persons with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological and pediatric conditions.
• Implementing treatment using various exercises, equipment's, and hands-on therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility and strength, improve level of function and prevent further pain and injury.
• Providing ergonomic advice and home exercise program to patients and caregivers.
• Keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plan of care accordingly.
• Maintaining records of initial evaluation, daily notes, progress notes, re-examination notes and discharge summaries associated with patient care.
• Supervising physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aids as appropriate. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Sponsorship required to work in the US
Work Experience
Clinical Physical Therapist/Manager
Therapycare Physical therapy - Yonkers, NY
October 2023 to Present
1. Reviewing patients medical history and referrals or notes from doctor, surgeons or other healthcare workers
2. Diagnosing patients functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns.
3. Developing individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
4. Evaluating and recording a patient’s progress, modifying the plan of care and trying new treatment as needed.
5. Educating patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how to cope with challenges throughout the process.
6. Using Exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands on therapy, and equipment to ease patients pain, help them increase their mobility, present further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness. PTA
Lifemark Health Group - Oakville, ON
June 2015 to Present
Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
• Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with patient's one on one.
• Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
• Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
PTA
CREEKWAY VILLAGE LTC, BURLINGTON - Ontario
December 2013 to June 2015
Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
• Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one.
• Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
• Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using computer and word processing software tools
PTA
GRACE AND HAROLD LTC, TORONTO - Ontario, CA
August 2013 to December 2013
Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
• Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one.
• Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
• Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using computer and word processing software tools
Physiotherapy Assistant - Full time
VICTORIA PLACE RETIREMENT HOME - Kitchener, ON
January 2013 to August 2013
ACHIEVA HEALTH
Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
• Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with patient's one on one.
• Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
• Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
Physiotherapy Assistant -Full time
EXTENDICARE LTC HOME - ALBERTA
August 2012 to December 2012
EXTENDICARE LTC HOME
• Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one.
• Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
• Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using computer and word processing software tools
Professor cum Clinical Director
Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy & Hospital - Tamil Nadu May 2006 to August 2012
Outpatient physiotherapy assessment, setting therapy goals, and clinical decision making following standards of physiotherapy assessment charts and maintaining outpatient cards with reference to demography history, clinical findings, treatment, and progress. Head of department physiotherapist role in the Adhiparasakthi Hospital in Orthopedics and male surgical wards.
• Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
• Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
• Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
• Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
• Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
• Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback
• Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
• Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
• Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards. Physiotherapist-Asst.prof
Adhiparasakthi college of physiotherapy - India
February 2001 to May 2004
Assessed and treated patients with Musculoskeletal, Sports, Neurological, Pediatric and Geriatric problems referred to our Department from different hospitals.
* Demonstrated and worked through exercises with patient's one on one and in group.
* Regular follow up, education and modification of treatment as required.
* Taught patients in self-care and helpful activities of everyday living and appropriate modifications as required.
* Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals.
* Maintaining intervention records, ordering, and repairs of therapy equipment.
* Performed small repairs and reported faulty equipment to appropriate staff.
* Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools.
Physical Therapist
Jaydev hospital - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
January 1999 to January 2001
• To undertake specialized assessment and treatment of patient s as an autonomous practitioner.
• Use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine and manage an appropriate treatment plan.
• To provide support and advice to other members of the physiotherapy team with regards to the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological and musculoskeletal and cardio-pulmonary conditions.
• To maintain a high standard of clinical records and provide written progress and discharge reports for medical colleagues, as required.
• To liaise with other Departments to ensure a unified approach to patient care.
• To use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate.
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times . Education
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, REHABILITATIVE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE in PHYSIOTHERAPY, OVER ALL GPA 4.00
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, - MONTANA USA
January 2021 to July 2022
certificate REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION in Healthcare Administration The University of Montana - Missoula, MT
January 2021 to July 2022
Masters in Physiotherapy
Dr .M.G.R Medical University - Chennai, Tamil Nadu May 2004 to May 2006
Bachelors in Physiotherapy
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University - Chennai, Tamil Nadu October 1993 to April 1998
Skills
• Documentation included consent, assessment including observation specific on physical examination as well as diagnostic imaging, exercises prescription, follow-ups for the client. Efficient skill using software Universal, Point Click Care, Activity Pro.l (10+ years)
• Pediatrics
• Hospital experience
• Anatomy knowledge
• EMR systems
• Medical records
• ICD coding
• Documentation review
• HIPAA
• Medical terminology
• Supervising experience
• Budgeting
• Statistics
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
Newyork state physical therapist license
June 2020 to Present
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
.Certification Course in Basic Manual Therapy Conducted by CAPRI INSTITUTE OF MANUAL THERAPY- 80HRS
.Certification Couse in Manual Therapy Conducted By CAPRI INSTITUTE OF MANUAL THERAPY- SPINE - 32 HRS
.ADVANCED MULLIGAN'S CONCEPT conducted by ROBINSON- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA- 32 HRS
.TAPPING TECHNIQUE
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