Sameena Shaikh

**** ********** ****,**** ****,Scarborough,ON,M1K 1S2

advhvb@r.postjobfree.com

647-***-****

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy June 2023-December

2024

University of Montana

Missoula, MT

NY state licenced physiotherapist recently

Bachelor of Physical Therapy 2003-2008

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik Maharashtra,India Certifications

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Certified Yoga Therapist 2023

Completed basic medical acupuncture course from APTEI 2022 Completed kinesio taping course from Ortho Canada 2022 Mulligan’s course (which level? And write out the fill certification name for all of these) 2007

Employment

Physiotherapy

Achieva Health Long Term Care sector March 2020 till date Toronto,ON

● Treat a variety of dementia cases with multiple co-morbidities like stroke, diabetes,HF,MI,MS,Parkinson’s,ALS,orthopedic conditions,falls prevention,seeing

● Performing chest physiotherapy and breathing techniques with patients suffering from COVID/Post-COVID symptoms.

● Manage my time effectively for all patients on different floors.

● Successfully maintain a caseload of 40+ patients of varying populations

● Collaborate with a team of healthcare professional with regards to modifications in treatments, progression, regression.

● Render exercise therapy, modalities, postural correction, gait training, falls prevention strategies under the supervision of the registered PT.

● Also run group therapy successfully with 20 participants per group

● Chart notes accordingly

Scarborough Injury Rehab. Centre December 2015-March 2020 Toronto,ON

● Treated a variety of orthopedic conditions under the directions of the registered physiotherapists in a clinical setting

● Treated cases like spondylosos,DDD,disc prolapse,tennis elbow,golfer’s elbow,wrist injuries,OA,RA,ligament injuries,meniscal injuries,post surgical injuries,shoulder rehab,ankle rehab. all under the expert guidance of registered physios.

● Charting of subjective and objective information of SOAP notes using Clinic Master software.

● Collaborated with other health care professionals registered physiotherapists,kinesiologist to determine best mode of treatment or alternate treatment options incorporating best interest of patients using good communication skills.

Registered Physiotherapist at Apoorv Physiotherapy Clinic May 2013-November 2015 Orthopedics/Medicine/Neuro/pediatrics New Delhi,India

● Obtained subjective and objective information to determine appropriate treatment for patients with various orthopedic conditions like spondylosis,disc prolapse,DDD,impingement of shoulder,tennis elbow,golfer’s elbow,peripheral nerve injuries,wrist injuries,OA,RA,ligamentous and meniscal injuries,muscle strains,tendinopathies,ankle injuries,etc.Have treated a variety of surgical cases as well.Also, saw a varied number of neuro cases like stroke, MS, parkinson’s.

● Assisted in mobilizing patients for the first time following elective knee/hip surgery

● Mobilized stable patients to assist in their recovery

● Ran post-op educational programs for patients prior to discharge

● Assisted in discharge planning, including stairs assessment and mobility analysis

● Daily rounds with other healthcare professions to update team on patients’ progress

● Created exercise programs for acute patients

● Correspondence with surgeons regarding specific patient physiotherapy needs

● Transfer assessments to determine patients’ level of mobility and safety risk

● Family meetings with patients and allied health to determine best course of action for patient

● Coordinated the procurement of gait aids necessary for discharge.

● Collaborated with Occupational therapists to determine patient’s needs in community.

● Safe home exercise programs handouts given

● Proper documentation

Registered physiotherapist Gold’s gym(part time) 2014-2015 New Delhi,India

● Assess various musculoskeletal conditions commonly sports injuries like neck injuries,shoulder injuries,tennis elbow,wrist injuries,disc prolapse,hip and knee injuries,ankle injuries and establish the working diagnosis.

● Determine baseline pain,physical activity status,SOAP for patients.Appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers like physicians,surgeons as required,determine severity of injury and determine in collaboration with patients the long term and short term goals and appropriate treatment protocols according to the phases of injury and prognosis

● Plan of Care and give proper exercise therapy like ROM,stretching,strengthening,postural correction,use of assistive devices as per the need,also modalities like traction,U.S.,TENS,IFC,lasers,foam rollers,paraffin wax,hot-packs,ice-packs,etc. as per the requirement

● Ongoing reassessments at 6-8 weekly sessions and determine return to work/return to sports

● Home exercise program

● Discharge planning and follow-ups as required

Ruby Hall Clinic, Maharashtra,India 2010-2012

Multiple settings (Inpatient/outpatient)

● Assessed and treated several acute cases like motor vehicular accidents,burns,fractures,ICU,CCU,wards,pediatric,neuro,cardio-resoiratory,gynaecol ogical cases, OPD setting too due to different postings

● Determined baseline and SOAP notes according to various conditions.

● Interact with patients and families with consent and treat using exercise therapy, modalities,posture, gait training, mobilizations, neurodevelopmental techniques,chest physiotherapy,burns rehab. especially extensive mobilization.

● Delegated tasks to assistants.

● Reassessments

● Collaboration with other healthcare providers and referrals as per the need.

● Discharge planning and use of various outcome measures for safe return to community.

VLCC healthcare Sep. 2008-2010

● Assess patients with orthopedic conditions and determine treatment measures with exercise therapy, electrotherapy and complete holistic approach for wellness.

● Use appropriate outcome measures in a timely manner.

● Documentation of SOAP notes.

● Home exercise program with handouts.

● Discharge planning and safe return to work/sports Educational Placements

Acute Care/Cardiorespiratory /Neuro/OPD February 2008-August 2008 Ruby Hall Clinic Location

● Assessed patients from multiple settings and treated according to their respective ailments.

● Collaborated with other healthcare providers like director of care, OT, neurosurgeon, physician, etc.

● Regular physiotherapy according to the FITT principle.

● Assisted in discharge planning, including stairs assessment and mobility analysis

● Hand-outs of exercises at appropriate intervals and follow-ups and transitional care as required.

● Documented subjective/objective assessments with the incorporation of SOAP notes. Musculoskeletal/Neuro/ObGyn/pediatrics/Community rehab. Dr.D.Y.Patil hospital start-end date

● Assessed and treated a variety of orthopedic injuries, soft tissue issues in a clinical setting

● Determined appropriate time for discharge from physiotherapy services depending on stage of healing and recovery

● Collaborated with other health care professionals (physiotherapists, rehab assistants) to determine best mode of treatment or alternate treatment options

● Assessed and treated various nero cases like stroke,MS,Parkinson’s Yashwantrao Chawan Memorial hospital(Multiple settings) start-end date

● Assessed and treated a variety of neurological conditions,neuro,ICU/CCU cases

● Treated patients with balance deficits

● Designed exercise programs for patients within specific populations (spinal cord injuries, diabetic neuropathies, MS patients)

● Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide quality physiotherapy services to patients with specific needs and varying physical capabilities. Aundh Chest and General Hospital start-end date

Cardiorespiratory speciality but multipurpose

● Assessed bed mobility and designed protocol for support staff to follow regarding client’s specific functional abilities and safety of transfers.

● Treated patients with balance deficits due to a variety of neurological conditions

(Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS, Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS)

● Designed exercise programs for patients within specific populations

(above-mentioned, diabetic neuropathies, amputees)

● Collaborated with other health care professionals (Occupational therapists, rehab assistants, continuing care coordinators, nurses, CCAs) to ensure client’s needs were met regarding wheelchairs, falls prevention, seat cushions, pressure ulcer monitoring, etc.

● Assessed and treated several cardiorespiratory conditions like COPD,immunocompromised,pneumonia,CF with chest physiotherapy,bed mobility,transfers,ambulation,huffing coughing techniques independently and devices like inspiratory spirometers,nebulization,etc.

Sahyadri hospital (exclusively geriatric care)

● Assess and treat a variety of neurological/orthopedic conditions (Stroke, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Delirium, CHF, CAD, Diabetic Neuropathy, Alzheimer’s)

● Mobilize, treat balance deficits, and establish exercise programs for in-patients

● Participate in weekly rounds to update other health care professionals on patient status and ability for discharge

● Chart and prepare patients for discharge to alternate levels of care. References

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