SHAISTA AMBREEN

PT license MD ***** PT license Virginia # 2305

PP-DPT,BS P.T,M.B.A(Health Management)

Email: adcqug@r.postjobfree.com

Contact Number: 509-***-****

Permanent Resident of USA.

REHABILITATION SERVICES OPERATIONS LEADER

Over 24 years of experience in both clinical and administrative facets of Physical therapy with 12 years experience in Hospital Management. Offer versatility of department management/leadership, along with teaching and speaking experience. Understand the importance of promoting health and fitness during the restoration and maintenance of a patient’s physical functionality. Well versed in documentation and report generation. Strong team builder and facilitator; Able to foster an atmosphere that encourages talented professionals to apply skill sets to achieve maximum productivity.

•Rehabilitation Plans

• Assessments

•Personnel Management

•Department Management

•Treatment Scheduling

•Internal audit

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Loudoun Physical therapy May 2019- present

Staff PT

●Develops goals to support performance in the home and community environment

●Performs the duties of the Physical Therapist to include patient assessments, treatments, and education

●Performs other job functions as assigned or requested

●Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner and demonstrate innovative problem-solving approaches

●Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned

●Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings

●Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated

Sunrise Rehabilitation

Maryland

Staff PT July 2018 till May 2019

Actively assists in revising, developing department Policies and Procedures and development of Performance Improvement indicators

Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care

The Therapist may actively participate in one or more specialty programs in areas of personal interest, including, but not limited to: Hand, Industrial Rehab, Lymphedema/Oncology, Men's Health, Women's Health, Sports, Spine, Geriatrics, Podiatry, Pediatrics, Neurological and Vestibular therapies, along with working with the General Outpatient Orthopedic population

Performs physical therapy assessment, reassessment and treatment and supervises physical therapist assistants in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic. Develops plan of care including goals and treatment plan in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness and results of physical therapy assessment. Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status. Works PTAs to adjust patient programs as patient status changes

Serves as clinical resource to staff, hospital, and/or system or departmental committee/task force. Provides leadership in an ongoing department interest/study group. Demonstrates increasing expertise in treatment of a particular patient population. Acts as clinical instructor to PT and PTA interns. Assists in program development within the department and/or assists with clinical competencies. Assists in supervision of support staff. Actively participates in organized community service/functions as a representative of the profession

Ensures safe care of patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and flexibility based on patient census and accuracy of practice. Provides treatment in all areas of the department, which may include inpatients, outpatients, weekends and holidays

Sunrise Rehabilitation

Maryland Volunteer PT Nov 2017- July 2018

Reliance Medical Center

Richland, Washington

Practice Administrator (H1-B Visa) April 2016-May 2017

Supervise staff and oversee the management of clinic activities.

1.Responsible for developing and implementing the clinic’s mission and strategic vision

2.Provides leadership in developing planning and implementing the clinic’s business plans to the Physicians.

3.Recommends, develops, implements improvements for the practice.

4.Maintains strictest confidentiality

SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS LTD,

Islamabad, Pakistan Aug 2014–Sept 2015

Manager of Rehabilitation/PT

Lead a team of 71 employees providing Rehabilitation services in the areas of Physical therapy, Occupational therapy and speech therapy for a 550-bed, Tertiary care facility providing services to Shifa International Hospital. Develop strategic programs to support targeted growth efforts. Collaborate with staff to redesign daily patient assignments that drive operational efficiency. Monitor financial performance against monthly and annual expense and revenue budget. Manage operating budget. Interact with physicians and nursing management regarding patient flow, operational matters, and quality of care incentives.

●Improve overall employee satisfaction via management and communication, employee engagement, staff scheduling and support with initiatives that implement a strategic plan.

●Launching of and marketing for a community awareness program.

●Created and led inter-departmental in-service training between the rehabilitation department and nursing unit; Resulting in safe patient practices and improved communication and team work.

SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS LTD

Islamabad, Pakistan Aug 2011–Aug 2014

Associate Allied Health Officer/Associate Manager Rehabilitation/PT

Responsible for the management of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language pathologists in a specialized rehabilitation facility. Responsibilities included scheduling and coordinating rehabilitation rounds with physiotherapists, attending rounds with other various specialties including pulmonology, gynecology and cardiology. Participating in daily clinical rounds and weekly operational meetings. Responsible for hiring and managing the rehabilitation department personnel and overseeing the rehabilitation budget and generating/analyzing reports on productivity and revenue generation. Responsible for the implementation of evidence based treatment techniques in the rehabilitation department.

SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS LTD

Islamabad, Pakistan Aug2009– Aug2011

Assistant Manager Rehabilitation/PT

Responsible for the management of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/language pathologists in a specialized rehabilitation facility. Monthly and weekly clinical meetings with various consultants and different service coordinators,regarding case discussion and patients satisfaction.

• Assessing, planning, organizing and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.

• Perform quality assurance duties that included chart reviews, equipment ordering and implementation of

SOP’s.

• Provide input regarding clinical issues with patient care.

• Represented the department in administrative and operational meetings as well as rehabilitation meetings.

SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS LTD

Islamabad, Pakistan Aug 2007–April 2009

Rehabilitation Supervisor/Head of Department/PT

•Responsible for performing evaluations and treatments with orthopedic, cardiac and neurology patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

• Coordinate coverage for therapy services and provide clinical supervision and mentorship for hospital staff.

• Create and analyze patient reports.

• Train new rehabilitation faculty and conduct hospital orientations.

• Conduct internal audits of various departments.

• Staff performance evaluation.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES HOSPITAL

Islamabad, Pakistan January 2006-June 2007

Physical Therapist (BS-17; Government Job)

Provide inpatient treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries as well as the supervision of the staff on the unit. Provide orientation and training for new staff members and assist with the training of rehabilitation assistants and technicians.

MA-AYESHA MEMORIAL CENTER FOR CARE & CONTROL OF NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDER

Karachi, Pakistan 1996- 2004

Senior Physical Therapist

Worked as a senior physical therapist, responsibilities included outpatient clinics and extended care skilled rehabilitation facilities, assessing and evaluating patients for therapeutic rehabilitation/functional status and participation in development of total plan of care, instructing patients and families/caregivers inpatient care and the use of the therapeutic appliances. Worked with children with disorders such as polio, muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions.

AL-UMEED (DAY CARE CENTER FOR CEREBRAL PALSY)

Karachi, Pakistan 1995-1996

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

●Lecturer/ Speaker for antenatal classes in rehabilitation department.

●Speaker for orientation of newly hired nurses/medical officers in the hospital.

●Previous lecturer at Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi (Pakistan) for Bachelor of Science (Bs.) in Physiotherapy students.

EDUCATION

●Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy - School of Physiotherapy, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, Karachi,

Pakistan (1994)

●Master of Business Administration – Hospital Management Preston University – Islamabad, Pakistan (2008 2009)

● Post Professional Doctor of Physiotherapy (PPDPT) – Riphah International University Islamabad, Pakistan (2010 2012)

●Arcadia University PA. USA. online T-DPT program.(2019-2020)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

●Supervisory Skills Certification Course, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad.

●Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association.

●Cardiac Rehabilitation Training, Aga Khan University and Hospital Karachi.

●ISO 9001 2008 Internal Auditor Certificate Course, Islamabad.

●JCIA Focal person in rehabilitation department.

●Completed PT competencies course from Kent OHIO university.

●Completed CSRD (Consultation screening and delegation) St Augustine Florida.

●Herman and Wallace Pelvic certification.

SKILLS

• Experience in computer-based documentation Microsoft Office.

• Able to set up and run a physiotherapy department.

• Able to assess, diagnose, design and modify physiotherapy plans for musculoskeletal, neurological a cardiopulmonary patients.

• Treat post-traumatic and neurological patients requiring improvement in muscle strength

• Able to organize seminars, workshops, and awareness classes for physiotherapy patients as well as public and other health related professionals.

• Treat patients with urogynaecological disorders.

• Experience in pediatric rehabilitation.

• Able to treat patients requiring hydrotherapy treatment.

ACHIEVEMENTS

●Successfully launched gynaecology rehabilitation services at Shifa International Hospital.

●Successfully launched cardiac rehabilitation services at Shifa International Hospital.

●Successful launched oncology rehabilitation services at Shifa International Hospital.

●Hydrotherapy pool made functional for patients at Shifa International Hospital.

●Awarded best presenter at 1st International conference on Rehabilitation sciences Lahore 2014.

●Centralized clinical Instructor for the First batch 2015 of Doctor of Physical Therapy students at

Shifa Tmaeer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

PUBLICATIONS

●Google Scholar ( https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=joOfbPwAAAAJ&hl=en)

●National Publications/Citations /Abstracts.

●Articles published in International/National journal of Rehabilitation sciences.

●Topic was” Role of Kegel's Exercises in the management of Cystocele” (IJRS) International journal

rehabilitation sciences. vol 1.issue 2.July Dec 2012

●“Efficacy of Kegel exercises on lower back pain control in patients of Cystocele “.(Rawal Medical Journal: Vol. 38. No. 3, July-September 2013)

●“Impact of Kegel Exercises on Control of Urinary Incontinence in Patients of Cystocoele”.(JSOGP) 2012. VOL 2. No 4).

●“Endurance exercises training programs improves endurance capacity, level of fatigue and QOL in cancer

patients receiving chemotherapy”. (Journal of Riphah College of rehabilitation sciences JRCRS .Abstract book 2014. ICRS. (1st international conference on rehabilitation sciences Lahore Pakistan.)

Newspaper Articles:

●“Finding ability in disability: Breaking the crutches of crippling disease “

The Express Tribune Islamabad. Published: April 3, 2012.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/358707/finding-ability-in-disability-breaking-the-crutches-of-crippling-disease/

●Shifa Magazine

Written more than hundred articles in “Shifa News”(shifa international hospital’s magazine) magazine

(international/national level published ) for health and Patient’s awareness

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

●Member of Pakistan Physical Therapy Society

●Member of Advisory board of Riphah International University Islamabad

●Previous member of Women’s Empowerment Committee at Shifa International Hospital.

●Previous member of Anti-Harassment Committee at Shifa International Hospital.

●Previous member of Anti-Theft Committee at Shifa International Hospital.

LANGUAGE FLUENCY

●English Advance

●Urdu/Hindi Advance

●Punjabi Advance

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