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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