Physical Therapist Yoga Instructor
Resume:
Shweta A. Sarvaiya-Shah
Round Rock, TX 78664
Summary:
Seasoned Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience in areas of Home healthcare, Skilled nursing facilities, and Outpatient therapy settings, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and multiple certifications. As an avid Yoga practitioner and a certified yoga teacher, I know how to treat my patients in a holistic way. My strong medical background, broad range of hands-on patient care experience coupled with a proven record of delivering measurable progress & excellent patient satisfaction, a history of exemplary ratings on performance reviews, and a solid work ethic are key aspects of my background that illustrate my potential to be a valuable addition to your organization. I have excellent managerial skills and have been assisting office staff and higher officials in delivering quality care, making sure all clinicians follow guidelines, ensure they have better communication, suggest ideas/ processes to improve productivity, compliance and patient care. Specialties:
Certified yoga instructor (200 RYT) from the prestigious Yoga institute, Mumbai, India Certification in SAMA Assisting Process
Certified Myofascial Release practitioner
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Home Health Care & Post-Operative Physical Therapy
Home Safety Evaluation & Fall Prevention Program
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Postural & Balance assessment and treatment
Leadership and technical guidance in therapy program design and execution
Team player with a reputation for excellent patient communication skills (Multilingual)
Actively attain CEUs to keep abreast of the latest developments in Physical Therapy research
Excellent command over written and oral communication.
Sound knowledge of human anatomy and internal body structures
Ability to build good relationship with patients from diverse backgrounds
Possess excellent problem solving and practical skills
Broad knowledge of new technologies and medical equipment
Extensive knowledge of techniques for improving body movements, restoring mobility & strengthening muscles
Knowledge of hydrotherapy and electrotherapy
Certification in acupuncture from India
Work Experience:
o Brookdale Home Health and outpatient, Austin, TX Aug-2020- current o Universal rehabilitation HH services, Austin, TX Aug 2020- current o Texas Home Health group, Hutto, TX Aug 2017- July-2020
Scott and White Home health, Taylor, TX Dec-2012 – July 2017 Senior Physical Therapist – Home Health
Key responsibilities include evaluation and re-evaluation of a variety of patients using OASIS protocol and forms, design and implementation of a variety of rehabilitation programs, supervision of multiple PTA & adt3gd@r.postjobfree.com
Home health aides, patient assistance on a variety of assistive devices, and documentation compliance along Medicare guidelines
Provided PT expertise and leadership in the development of multiple rehabilitation programs such as
The Orthopedic Safe Life program for patients with balance impairment
Ortho knee and hip programs for post-knee or hip replacement patient population
Vestibular rehabilitation program for patients with vertigo
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation for post stroke patients
Supervise a team of 4 physical therapy assistants who worked with me to assist meet patient’s PT goals at their home. Maintained a high patient satisfaction rate by going above and beyond needs as reinforced by several stellar reviews
Texas Home Health LLC, Austin, TX Aug 2006 – Dec 2012 Senior Physical Therapist – Home Health
United Therapy Network, Los Angeles, CA September 2005 – August 2006 Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facilities
Worked with a large multi-disciplinary therapy team that offers sub-acute inpatient therapy to patients with disorders ranging from hip fractures, multiple traumas, and amputations, to orthopedic disorders and cardiac illnesses. Received excellent mentorship under director of rehab, at the same time was able to perform autonomous therapy within a team of skilled clinicians.
Home Care Link Health Services, Cerritos, CA September 2005 – August 2006 Physical Therapist Contractor (Part-time) – Home Health Assisted the company in delivering rehabilitative care through individualized program of exercises and treatment at patient homes on a part-time basis.
Interim Healthcare, Los Angeles, CA March 2006 – August 2006 Physical Therapist Contractor (Part-time) – Home Health Provided independent home health related consulting and contracting services on a part-time basis.
Joint Effort medical Wellness, Beverly Hills, CA August 2005 – December 2005 Physical Therapist Contractor (Part-time) – Outpatient Therapy Services Helped improve and restore the mobility in patients and return them to the healthy living they enjoyed before they were injured. Oversaw a variety of orthopedic physical therapy cases for the neck and back; shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand; and hip, knee, and ankle, sports medicine, work-related injuries, women's health, vestibular and balance therapy.
Spastic Society of India, Mumbai, India December 2001 – March 2002 Physical Therapy Intern
Worked at this non-profit and a non-governmental organization (NGO) to provide education and treatment services for children suffering from cerebral palsy with for neuro-muscular and developmental disabilities. Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, TX May 2005
Master of Science, Physical Therapy
GPA: 3.9
University of Pune, India July 2001
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy
GPA: 3.7
Honors:
Post-professional degree thesis and research study entitled “Interrater reliability of a movement impairment-based classification system for lumbar spine syndromes in patients with chronic low back pain” published at the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (2008) https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2008.2760
Texas Woman’s University International student scholarship recipient
Tata Trust Fund award scholarship recipient
Received teacher’s assistantship from Biology department at Texas Woman’s university from 2002-2005.
Graduated top 5% of class in the bachelor and masters programs respectively References: Can be provided on request
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