RAFAEL MASTOV, D.P.T.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Pediatric & Adult Treatment
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented medical professional dedicated to providing skilled physical therapy care and implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing various musculo-skeletal and neuro- muscular problems. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with inherent ability to manage all type of physical disabilities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. Established ability to interact with individuals on all levels of all cultural backgrounds. I have proven superior leadership skills proven in successful staff development and group facilitation. Team-oriented; consistently recognized for ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with co-workers, administration, and local, state, and federal agencies. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
College of Saint Scholastica
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
The College of Staten Island
MASTER OF SCIENCE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
The College of Staten Island
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
LaGuardia Community College
ASSOCIATE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Therapeutic Excellence, P.C., Outpatient Clinic January 2004 Long Island, NY
Elmhurst Hospital – Adult Rehabilitation Setting September 2004 Elmhurst, NY
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION
ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING
Sephardic Skilled Nursing Home – Geriatric Setting June 2003 Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Hospital – Acute/Inpatient Setting May 2002 Brooklyn, NY
Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) February 2008
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine
Brooklyn, NY
Pain Management February 2008
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine
Brooklyn, NY
Operating Room Procedures & MUA Proctorship Requirements February 2008 American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine
Brooklyn, NY
3 Dimensional Decompression Therapy March 2007
Kessler/Sidco
Norwood, MA
CPR and First Aid January 2003
Nerve Conduction Studies and Testing March 2002
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
Intercollegiate Partnership of Columbia University July 1999 New York, NY
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
ADVANCE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, P.C., Bronx, NY July 2008 Present Owner / President
Responsibilities:
Direct leadership and oversight and coordination of the entire clinic’s quality assurance program.
Oversee of the operation of the entire outpatient to ensure it operates effectively and efficiently.
Ensure and manage resources efficiently in keeping with the clinic’s capital and operating budgets and long term financial plans
Recruit new staff and reorganize existing staff to improve clinic productivity
Establish goals and objectives on a monthly basis
Implement new policies & procedures which are compliant with APTA / Medicare regulations to improve patient service
Serve as a liaison between patients and the medical staff
Plan and administer treatments including modalities and therapeutic activities/exercise programs encompassing myofascial release, active and passive range of motion, neuro muscular re education, and electrical/light stimulation.
Manage high volume caseload and organize the daily schedules of PT assistants and patients.
Accomplishments:
Created a Dashboard with 8 medical providers to enable pattern recognition and enable to serve the clinic as a permanent referral source.
Maintained premium patient care and earned highest possible rating on a great performance.
Excelled in ability to customize PT techniques to meet the special needs of individual patients.
Coordinated the efforts to meet and maintain JC certification PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOCTOR’S MEDICAL GROUP, Bronx, NY Jan 2008 – Nov 2011 Director Physical Therapist
Responsibilities:
Conducted patient assessment of muscles, nerves, joint and functional ability tests for the evaluation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders to formulate treatment plans.
Increased clinic revenues through increased patient visit volume and satisfaction.
Managed paperwork for all patients
IMPORTANT STEPS, Home Care Agency, Bronx, NY Feb 2007 – July 2009 Early Interventionist
Provided expert care for children with movement difficulties and gross motor delays due to cerebral palsy, head injuries, and surgeries.
Utilized PDMS / AIMS therapeutic tool for an assessment to draw Z sore for developmental delays.
Incorporated specific positioning strategies and activities to assist a child in achieving age appropriate developmental milestones.
Emphasized on educating parents on how to perform therapeutic activities with child as home exercise program.
American College of Manual and Physical Medicine – Pain Management Award
Worldwide Who’s Who Leadership & Achievement Award 2013 2015
Distinguished Community Leader – Golden Age Award 2011
American Heart Association, Basic CPR Certification
Coordinator/Volunteer Student Leadership 2002 2004
Coordinated and participated in fund raising events 2003
Phi Theta Kappa Society 1995 2004
Honors: Dean’s list 1995 2004
ACTIVITIES / AWARDS
Licensed RPT, State of New York 2007 – Present
CPR Certified
Lymphedema Certified
English, Russian, Persian and Spanish: Fully fluent bilingual. Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
PT Treatment/Techniques Expert Currently used /10 years Quality and Consistency of Care Expert Currently used /10 years Team Training / Supervision Expert Currently used /10 years Case Management Expert Currently used /10 years
Diagnosis / Prognosis Expert Currently used /10 years Patient Assessment Expert Currently used /10 years Computer Proficient / Win. 10 Expert Currently used /10 years Typing 90 100 wpm Expert Currently used /10 years
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