GEETIKA MOTWANI

Licensed Physical Therapist

***** **** **, *** *, Ozone Park, NY 11417

Ph: 646-***-**** adc8x7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist well-versed in a broad range of experience evaluating and effectively managing treatment of patients. Expertise in treating pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Collaborative team player with superior work ethic and independent abilities.

EXPERIENCE

Westchester Medical Care, PC (Bronx, New York) Oct’14-present

Physical Therapist

Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment, for wide range of patient population.

Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment of the patient to formulate plan for the patients and implementing it. Patient population consisting of orthopedic cases, pre/post-surgical patients, sports injuries, worker’s comp, lien and no-fault cases.

Routinely perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities and record/write progress notes in electronic medical program.

Implement functional capacity evaluation tests and writing reports notes in compliance with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements.

Plan and administer manual therapy, electrotherapy, therapeutic exercises, mechanical traction, and ultrasound, LASER, massage and PNF techniques to reduce pain/inflammation; increase muscle strength, range of motion and functional independence.

Supervision of physical therapy assistants, aides and technicians, attend staff meetings and participate in in-service training.

Collaborate with other clinicians including physicians/chiropractors/acupuncturists on the treatment of patients and sharing knowledge and expertise.

Customize conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Complete Medical Services of NYC, PC (Brooklyn, New York) Apr’12-Sep’14

Physical Therapist

Developed treatment plan to restore function for patients and prevent/lessen disabilities following disease or profound musculoskeletal or neurological injury (including loss of limb, traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal derangements, and work or vehicular accidents).

Developed and administered rehabilitation plan for various surgical procedures such as arthroscopy, repairs, joint replacements, ORIF, spinal fusion, laminectomy and discectomy.

Administered treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical stimulation.

Determined outcomes of interventions and make recommendations for home exercises.

Recorded daily progress notes and assessment reports.

Assessed patients to recommend equipment, assistive devices and in-home modifications.

Select Medical Corp & Kessler Core (Keser NH, New York) Sep’10-Aug’11

Physical Therapist

Conferred with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program. Record/E-document goals, prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in-patient's chart or enter information into computer.

Tested and measured patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, balance, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Developed plan for post joint replacement & post surgery patients.

Administered treatment-involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, electrical current and ultrasound machines.

Evaluated for prosthetics/orthotics/wheelchair & recommend modification to orthotist.

Lamar University (Beaumont, Texas) Jan’08– May’10

Graduate Assistant & Tutor

Assisted Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Department of Sports & Recreation and worked as Tutor for a class of about 50 students.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Licensed Registered Physical Therapist, State of New York Apr’12

Licensed Registered Physical Therapist, State of New Jersey Apr’12

MS in Kinesiology, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas May’10

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Indore Institute of Medical Sciences, India Aug’07

Diploma in Yoga Therapy, Om Yoga Foundation, New Delhi, India Jun’05

Diploma in Sujok Therapy, Indira Vidya Foundation, Indore, India Dec’04

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Organized, detail oriented, gentle and skilled with therapy procedures.

Optimistic approach towards various critical situations and efficient organization.

Strong believer of teamwork and working as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, designing treatment plan and competent in Worker’s comp, No fault and Medicaid/Medicare billing.

Enthusiastic team player deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATIONS

1st Multi Specialty World Congress on Spine Care (By Advance PT Education Institute, Canada)

CME on Burns Rehabilitation and Hand Rehabilitation.

International Spine and Spinal Injuries - Post Conference workshop on “Advanced Workshop on Physiotherapy Management of Spinal Cord Injury”.

Community Physiotherapy Camp by Bhandari Hospital and Research Center.

Joined Physiotherapy Camp for Hemophilia.

Cultural President for Friends of India Association, Lamar University.

Recipient of Dean’s Graduate Scholarship, Lamar University, Texas.

Master’s Thesis: Depression & Anxiety: A Physical Therapy Perspective.

COMPUTER SKILLS

OS: Windows & MAC

Tools: MS Office Suite

E-documentation & Medical Billing

REFERENCES

References will be provided on request.

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