Professional Summary

Strongly knowledgeable and dedicated Physical Therapist assistant eager to apply skills in a hospital setting on an ongoing basis. Sensitive and adept in developing physical therapy treatment plans tailored to the needs and preferences of individual patients. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings and some weekends for patient convenience as needed.

Core Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of physical therapy techniques and designing physical therapy session

Physically fit to handle all sizes of patients

Experienced in offering whirlpool baths, paraffin baths, electrical stimulation, massages and exercises

Skilled in assisting and monitoring patients during exercise

Sound knowledge of diagnosis and identifying areas and reasons of pain

Ability to apply manual resistance during exercise and perform chest compression for CPR

Excellent agility and manual dexterity to perform tasks safely and efficiently

Skilled in collecting and integrating patients' data

Expert in prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Sound knowledge of feeling pulse, muscle tone and ability to hear heart and lung sounds

Experience

Physical Therapist Aide

8/1/2017 – Present

Twin Boro Physical Therapy

North Brunswick, NJ

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.

Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests

Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques

Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.

Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Physical Therapist

10/1/2013 – 11/01/2016

East Najaran General Hospital

Saudi Arabia

Instruct and educate patients in the use of prosthetics and orthopedic and support devices.

Measure patients range of motion and vital signs to evaluate patients and effects of treatment.

Employ techniques and treatments such as electrical modality treatments and active and passive manual therapeutic exercises.

Administers physical therapy treatments by electro therapy and exercise therapy.

Physical Therapist

10/1/2013 – 11/01/2016

U.N Mehta Cardiac and Research Center

Ahmedabad, India

Assembled and dismantled therapeutic equipment for thorough cleaning and disinfecting.

Provided additional patient care through sponge baths and eating assistance.

Work in ICCU areas and critical department.

To teach effective airway clearance technique and to remove secretion from ventilated patient

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

2006

Srinivas College of Physical Therapy

Mangalore, India

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