Drashti B Patel

Contact: addydk@r.postjobfree.com 202-***-**** Tampa, Florida

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashti-patel-427996198/ Summary

Licensed Physical Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy - program design and execution. Hardworking with master’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.

Licensure

Licensed Physical Therapist – State of Florida

Certification

BLS provider (American Heart Association)

Education

Master of Science (Kinesiology & Exercise Science) Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York (2016-2018) Bachelor of Physical Therapy

SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai -India (2011-2015) Professional Experience

Dynamic Physical Therapy, New York - (May2018 – Dec 2018) Volunteer Physical Therapist

• Observed evaluations of new patients.

• Learned various exercises and strength training techniques Clinical Internships

Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, India - (Oct 2015 – Nov 2015)

• Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients

• Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits

• Hands on expertise on Pilates, Kinesio taping and pain management program Wockhardt Hospitals, Surat, India - (Sep 2015 – Sep 2015)

• Clinical internship in an inpatient setting, treated patients in ICU and wards

• Responsibilities included evaluations, assessment, functional diagnosis and treatment planning of critical care unit patients, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary conditions

• Performed postural drainage, percussions, vibrations and taught deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions

Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India – (Aug 2015 – Aug 2015)

• Involved with patients with total knee replacement, total hip replacement and open reduction internal fixation

• Identified and documented goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation

• Instructed patients and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home Kashiben Patel Children Hospital, Baroda, India (July 2015 – July 2015)

• Treated pediatric patients with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and down’s syndrome

• Instructed patients and families, in home programs, basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment

• Fit patients for orthopedic braces and supportive devices such as crutches Shree Swaminarayan Physiotherapy College, Surat, India – (June 2015 – June 2015)

• Treated patients with adhesive capsulitis, osteoarthritis, post stroke patients and conditions including low back pain, neck pain and post fracture

• Administer manual exercise, massage and traction to help relieve pain and increase patient’s strength

Additional skills

• Hands on skill on McKenzie approach

• Integrated Kinesio taping approach

• Pilates (Mat and Ball) course

• Optimal patient care practices

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