Physical Therapist Home Health
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Jacksonville, FL *****
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PADMA PUPPULA, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION VIMS College of Physiotherapy, Vijayawada, AP, India Nov 2004-Jan 2010 Bachelor of Physical Therapy
CREDENTIALS NPTE Board Examination January 2018
License, State of Florida (PT33425) Valid until Nov 30,2021 American Red Cross-BLS/CPR Certification Valid until Mar 03,2020 Vestibular Rehabilitation II Certification December 2018 Accredited in Microcurrent Point Stimulation December 2018 WORK HISTORY Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center, Deland, FL Lead Physical Therapist
Nov 2018-current
• Working as a lead physical therapist in a high paced outpatient setting providing services to geriatric and pediatric patients, delegating plan of care to PTAs.
• Focusing on patients with sports injuries, post-op care (such as hip and knee replacements, and tendon repair surgeries), work-related injuries and stipulate work conditioning.
• Collaborating with case managers discussing patient’s progress and to justify the extension for their plan of care.
• Emphasizing on cerebral palsy, delayed milestones, autism, spina bifida in pediatric patients, designing home exercise programs and communicating the progress to parents/guardians.
• Proficient in evaluating and treating hand and wrist conditions including but not limited to carpal tunnel, Dequervain’s, osteoarthritis, and tendon repairs.
• Experienced in manual therapy, kinesio taping and McConnell taping. DNA CENTER LLC, Daytona Beach, FL
Lead Physical Therapist
Nov 2018-Sept 2019
• Working as Lead Physical Therapist directly under neuro surgeon in a pain management Clinic treating patients with neurological disorders in an outpatient setting.
• Providing physical therapy assessments, standard treatments, re-vals and functional capacity evaluations (FCE).
• Specializing in treating patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, and spinal cord injuries, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy.
• In addition, providing Aqua Therapy to patients with chronic health disorders, like lumbago, muscle spasms, and fibromyalgia.
Brookdale, Gainesville, FL
Lead Physical Therapist
Jun 2018-Oct 2018
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• Working in Home Health and providing physical therapy assessments, Start of Care (SoC), OASIS documentation.
• Providing care for patients with stroke, dementia, fractures, contractures, muscle wasting due to sarcomas, Parkinson's, osteoarthritis of hip and knee, postural deficits
• Provided post-surgery care, counseling and patient education.
• ADLs training, documenting and working with their functional goals, educating about safety living, reducing fall incidents.
• Using PointCare for documentation.
Salus Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
Physical Therapist
Apr-May 2018
• Worked in Assisted Living Facility and Home Health with senior citizens.
• Provided care for patients with stroke, dementia, fractures, contractures, muscle wasting due to sarcomas, Parkinson's, osteoarthritis of hip and knee, postural deficits
• Provided post-surgery care, counseling and patient education.
• ADLs training, documenting and working with their functional goals, educating about safety living, reducing fall incidents.
• Used PointCare, Axxess, and Therapy Boss software for documentation. Sai Sanjeevani Ortho Hospital, India
Physical Therapist
Aug 2011-Apr2013
• Worked in outpatient unit with senior citizens providing patient care for Osteoarthritis, Ankle Sprains, and Spondylolisthesis, Disc prolapse, Ankylosing spondylitis, back pain and Fractures.
• Provided post-surgery care, counseling and patient education.
• Active participant in implementing, reviewing and monitoring of patient’s treatment procedures.
• Developed exercise programs and treatment procedures that include Active and Passive ranges of motion, muscle re-education, strengthening and Electrotherapeutic modalities.
• Educate patients about safe use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment prescribed to them.
• Communicate and Coordinate with Physicians and other staff members in providing care for the patients.
• Involved with implementing controls to assure the privacy and confidentiality of the patient records.
MJ Naidu Super Specialty Hospital, Vijayawada, India Physical Therapist
Feb 2010-July 2011
• Worked in Orthopedic Surgery unit as a Staff therapist with responsibilities for managing outpatient department, supervising aides.
• Worked closely with an Orthopedic Surgeon in developing an exercise regime for postoperative patients and acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
• Communicate with MD’s and other medical professionals about patient care, progress and continued service needs.
• Educate patients on follow up procedures and safe practices.
• Provided post-surgery care, counseling and patient education. Government General Hospital, Vijayawada, India
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Aug 2009-Jan 2010
• Intern Physical Therapist Worked in Orthopedic Surgery unit as a Staff therapist with responsibilities for managing outpatient department, supervising aides
• Worked closely with an Orthopedic Surgeon in developing an exercise regime for postoperative patients and acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
• Communicate with MD’s and other medical professionals about patient care, progress and continued service needs.
• Educate patients on follow up procedures and safe practices.
• Provided post-surgery care, counseling and patient education.
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