Assistant Physical Therapist

Avantika. R

(BPT, PGCHE)

Contact address: Chennai, India.

Mobile: +91-636******* /+44-744******* E-mail: *************@*****.***

Personal Profile Statement / Career Objective

A highly motivated individual with exceptional multi-tasking and organisational skills. Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and carers to maximise the rehabilitation of patients and to ensure understanding of often complex clinical issues impacting on recovery. The ability to work closely with other health care professionals to assess a patients’ needs and devise suitable treatment plans for them. Ready and qualified for the next stage in a successful career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as a physiotherapist.

Education

Sep/ 2018 – Sep/ 2019 Postgraduate Certificate of Higher Education in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics (PGCHE SPEX-BIOM), Leeds Beckett University.

Sep/2013 – May/ 2018 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Saveetha College of Physiotherapy.

Employment and Work Experience

Oct/2019 – Present Junior Phsyiotherapist Synergy the clinic

Duties performed:

Evaluated, planned and administered treatments for individuals through collaboration with other Physical therapists.

Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and their treatments.

Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of weights, pulleys, inclined surfaces and various equipments for given treatments.

Arranged treatments such as therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle re-education, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.

Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly.

Communicate with referring physician and other healthcare professionals regarding patients' problems, needs and progress.

Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals.

Jan/ 2019 – Sep/ 2019 Personal Care Assistant Tatou Nasser

Duties performed:

Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness

Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.

Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building

Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being

Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Oct/2017- May/2018 Internship Student Saveetha Medical College & Hospital

Duties performed:

Educated patient for proper posture, positioning and daily activities of life.

Managed records of patient’s progression and effectiveness of Physical Therapy.

Worked in ICU and outpatient department as a Physical Therapist.

Chest physical therapy and positioning to patients in ICU department.

Physical Therapy to inpatient and outpatient department for orthopaedic and neurological conditions.

Aided patients in adjusting to use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs canes and crutches by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.

Certifications

Lumbar Spine Expert, (12/2019 – Present)

Certificate Course in Orthopaedic Manual therapy, (12/2019 – Present)

Kinesology Tape (K1&K2), (10/2018 – Present)

Trigger release for MRF & Dry needle (upper quadrant), (07/2017 – Present).

Moving and Handling People Awareness, (06/2020-Present)

Basic Life Support (BLS), (02/2020 – Present)

Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled – Revised, (03/2020 – Present)

Corona virus - What you need to know, (03/2020 – Present)

Skills

Experienced in using different rehabilitation techniques and equipment

Excellent ability to demonstrate different methods, actions and positions

Having a caring attitude when supporting patients during therapy sessions

Showing tolerance and patience when dealing with patients, relatives and carers

Ability to work with patients with a variety of diagnoses and needs.

The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives and carers.

Expertise in using EMG system and all the areas of Microsoft Office as well as Software like SIMI Motion, MARS, & QUALYSIS.

Skills

English (Full Proficiency),

Tamil (Full Proficiency),

Telugu (Elementary Proficiency)

The above given information on me are true to my knowledge.

Avantika. R

2020-07-09

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