Physical Therapist Medical

SUMMARY

Multifaceted, highly motivated Physical Therapist over 22 years of experience who

is patient-centered, well versed in Rehab Optima and Casamba e-documentation, treatments &

modalities to restore function & mitigating disability.

Expertise in treating young adult through centenarian patients with a variety of

orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular conditions. Delivers highly customized care

featuring innovative approaches to recovery based on knowledge of pain management &

human anatomy. Collaborative team player with superior work ethic & interpersonal

abilities.

HIGHLIGHTS

Organized & detail-oriented

Communicate effectively verbally & in writing

Analyze, interpret, prioritize & multi-tasking skills

Well trained in comprehensive documentation

Medicare/Medicaid billing competency

Demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities.

CPR training

Case management expert

EXPERIENCE:

Nov 2018 to March 2020

Working as Clinical Physical Therapist (full-time) at FutureCare,

Randallstown-MD in the SNF unit.

Reviewing and evaluating patients' conditions and medical records, performing tests or measurements, interpreting findings, and maintaining documentation.

Analyze, plan, execute & customize conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and patient care conferences to determine appropriate discharge settings and eliminate barriers to safe home discharges.

Developing programs for treatment plans in keeping with the doctor's directions.

Manage medical necessity documentation for patients.

Serve as a liaison between patients and the medical staff.

Assisting physical therapists & assistants with patient care including transfers, exercise, and other duties as requested.

April 2007 to Oct 2018

Worked as Staff Physical Therapist (full-time) at HCR ManorCare/Meadow Park,

Catonsville-MD in the SNF unit.

Reviewing and evaluating patients' conditions and medical records, performing tests or measurements, interpreting findings, and maintaining documentation.

Supervised part time students from University of Maryland for the past 5 years.

Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and patient care conferences to determine appropriate discharge settings and eliminate barriers to safe home discharges.

Nov 2005 to April 2007

Worked as Staff Physical Therapist (full-time) at Kernan Hospitals (University of Maryland

Medical System), Baltimore-MD in the out-patient spinal cord injury unit.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to observe assesses and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.

Knowledge of the administration, indications and contra-indications of various physical agents and physical therapy techniques.

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

Education

Master of Sports Physiotherapy: Sports Physiotherapy - Alagappa University, India - December 2002

Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy

Dr. M.G.R Medical University, India - August 1997

Certificate:

1.Kriya Hatha YOGA Therapy

2.Current CPR

Employment History:

Jan 2001 to Feb 2003

Worked as Vice - Principal in Moogambigai College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Center-Chennai, India.

Post-Graduation 1999-2000

During my Post-Graduation represented as an OFFICIAL SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

in:

1. XVII Tamil Nadu Inter-Engineering Sports 1999

2. XI State Level Inter Collegiate Football Tournament 1999 & 2000

3. Founders day Tournament 1999 & 2000

I had the distinction to serve the Indian Women’s Hockey Federation in two occasions, during:

4. Indian Junior Girls Hockey Coaching Camp in August 2000

5.32nd Junior National Women’s Hockey Tournament 2000

6. All India Inter University Cricket Tournament for Women - 2000, during which my service was well appreciated by the Mumbai University Cricket Team Management and certified for the same.

Nov 1997 to Nov 1998

Chief Physical Therapist -Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (MIOT)

Hospital, Chennai, India - Worked under Dr. Mohandas, orthopaedic Surgeon in the

Rehabilitation Center:

Aug 1997 to Nov 1997

Clinical Physical Therapist in Pavithra Hospitals (P) Ltd, Chennai – India.

References

Upon Request

Vinodhini Purushothaman (VINO) [Licensed State - Maryland]

8023 Four Quarter Road Phone # 301-***-**** (c)

Ellicott City, MD 21043

USA. Email: adhbjz@r.postjobfree.com

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