Objective

To work as a physical therapist in a health care setting that utilizes my skills as a clinician to help provide improved health outcomes for the patient population at hand.

Experience

Registered Physical Therapist, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Massachusetts, USA Feb 2019 – Feb 2020

Performing evaluations for individuals of all ages followed by establishing diagnoses, prognoses, and plans of care. Clinical population including but not limited to Orthopedic (acute or chronic conditions; post-operative joint replacements, tendon repairs), Neurology (acute or chronic: stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, concussion, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson’s, Multiple sclerosis, Gullian-Barre Syndrome), Falls risk, cancer care.

Providing interventions based on the plan of care that help in managing and instructing patients/clients.

Conduct re-examinations periodically and modify interventions as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes.

Developing and implementing discharge plans.

Designing and implementing home exercise programs in parallel with the treatment sessions to help maintain the gains achieved by the patient.

Well versed with the MediTech software for documentation and billing.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist, The Exercise Clinic, Australia (May 2015 – June 2016)

Management of chronic disease, injury, metabolic disorders or health/lifestyle risk factors.

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies.

Individual exercise testing and prescription of rehabilitation programs - Supervising and progressing rehabilitation programs.

Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.

Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.

Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of patients.

Physical Therapist, Little Baby Bump Multispecialty and Weight Management Clinic, India (Jan 2012 – Dec 2012)

Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies.

Tested and measured patients’ strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.

Established positive rapport with patients.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Assessing post-natal women and prescribing exercising accordingly.

Weight Management Clinic- assessing and risk stratifying clients and creating a weight loss plan along with dietician as a part of the team.

Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers.

Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Taught patients use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices

Practicum Experience

Metro Residences, Westmead and Rydalmere, Sydney

November 17th- December 18th 2014 (5 weeks)

oWorked with Intellectually disabled population. Conducted Assessments, interpreted results and prescribed/delivered exercise based on individual patient and carer goals for best outcomes for the client.

oCreated educational resources, lesson plans with physical activity components/games for each week.

oResearched topics such as- Energy expenditure in intellectual disability population, falls prevention programs-stepping on, Otago, Tai Chi and implemented them into practice to help reduce falls risk.

oWrote exercise physiology reports and transition reports for the clients at the facility.

Walker Adolescent Unit - Concord Centre For Mental Health, Concord, Sydney (Croydon Health Centre, Adults with Mental Illness, Croydon, Sydney)

October 13th- November 14th 2014(5 weeks)

oConducted research on exercise and mental health issues, medications, side effects and impacts on exercise.

oBuilt resources for exercise education sessions and exercise cards, in-service education templates for staff and patients, proposed strategies to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity.

oDelivered exercise in the form of sports groups, physical activity groups, walking groups.

Centre for Healthy Ageing (CHA) East, Waverly, Sydney

July 21st-August 22nd 2014 (5 weeks)

oConducted- Initial client interview, goal setting- short and long term for neuromuscular/musculoskeletal population.

oExercise testing, prescription and delivery for clients over the age of 60, monitoring progress via retesting at set intervals and entering test result data into the database for future research purposes.

oWith prior consent conducted appropriated testing for Dementia clients as part of a study for the acting supervisor on placement.

oConducted balance and core exercise class for women over the age of 60.

Cardiac Education and Assessment Program (CEAP), Westmead Hospital, Sydney

February 2nd-March 28th 2014 (5 weeks)

oConducted- Patient interviews and education, Goal setting, Exercise Testing-Treadmill Stress Test/6MWT, Exercise prescription and delivery for cardiac and metabolic conditions.

oECG lead application and monitoring/recording at rest and during exercise.

oEducation sessions/talks on Coping with heart disease, Stress management.

oManaged Metabolic/Cardiac crisis with appropriate measures.

Fitability Clinic, University of Sydney

August 1st- October 31st 2013 (13 weeks)

oConducted- client interviews and goal setting- Short and long term, Exercise testing, prescription and delivery for apparently healthy adults.

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness, University of Sydney

May 6th- June 6th 2013 (5 weeks)

oConducted and Lead- Boot camp sessions, Balance classes, seniors exercise classes

oInterviewing Clients and goal setting- Short and Long term, Exercise testing, prescription and delivery for apparently healthy adults

oResearch on cancer/cancer treatments and its effect on exercise capacity of the individual and exercise prescription and delivery for the client

St John’s Medical College and Hospital (Clinical Internship)

Jan 2012-June 2012 (6 months)

Rotatory placements in the following departments for clinical posting:

oPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Out Patient Department,

oOrthopedics, Cardio Thoracic, Neurology (Medicine, Surgery), Burns and Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics (Medicine, Surgery), General Medicine, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Prosthetic and Orthotic Centre, Medical and Surgical ICU’s

License And Certification

Licensed PT, Massachusetts

Licensed PT, New York

Licensed PT, California

Education

Master of Exercise Physiology, University of Sydney, AUSTRALIA March 2015

Averaged Grade - Distinction

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad June 2012

Averaged Grade - Distinction

Awarded the ‘Best Outgoing Student’ award at the graduation ceremony.

Received the Smt. Supriya and Shri.Harshendra Kumar Gold Medal at the graduation ceremony.

Skills

Evaluation and testing -Maximal and sub-maximal exercise testing, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, Special Tests for joints and other pathological conditions.

Anthropometric measurements

Health screening and Cardiac/metabolic Risk stratification

Evaluating sedentary behavior versus Physical activity time

Patient centered goal setting- short term and long term

ECG leads placement, recording and monitoring at rest and during exercise and interpretation

Interpreting other laboratory diagnostic test results

Giving health care instructions, planning health care treatments, treating a wide variety of physical problems

Special Exercise considerations and prescription based on FITT principle for each individual based on the health status and current medical condition

Applying different strategies to change behavior and improve exercise adherence based on various behavioral models

Designing and conducting group and individual exercise session

Interests and Hobbies

Sports: Cricket, Tennis, Badminton

Travelling – exploring new places

Reading – All genre

Singing, Dancing

Craft making

Referees

Available on request

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