Physical Therapy Therapist

RAFAEL MASTOV, PT, DPT

Phone: 561-***-**** E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Doctor Of Physical Therapy

Summary

Patient centered physical therapist with 15 years of experience as a clinic director/owner. Dedicated to providing skilled physical therapy care and implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults. Consistently established and maintained solid relationships with co-workers, administration, and local, state, and federal agencies. Passionate about staff development, program management, and clinic operations toward accomplishment of a healthcare center objectives, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Education

02/2007 College of St. Scholastica DM, USA

Doctor of Physical Therapy

12/2004 College of Staten Island NY, USA

M.S. in Physical Therapy

07/2002 College of Staten Island NY, USA

B.S. in Physical Therapy

12/1998 LaGuardia Community College NY, USA

Associate in Liberal Arts & Sciences

Certifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist in New York and Florida

• Dry Needling Certified

• Certified Strength and Coordination Specialist

• CPR Certified

• Lymphedema Certified

• Manipulation Under Anesthesia ( MUA ) Certified

• Pain Management Specialist – American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine

• 3 Dimensional Decompression Therapy Certified

• Nerve Conduction Studies and Testing

Work History

02/2010 – 2023 ADVANCE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY Bronx, NY Director / Owner

• Developed excellent outpatient therapy clinic, including hiring and training staff, establishing clinical protocols, and developing marketing strategies to increase patient volume and caseload.

• Developed an interdisciplinary team approach for providing comprehensive care to patients with complex medical conditions.

• Collaborated with physicians in designing treatment plans that addressed patient’s health & wellness.

• Provided direct supervision to therapists on duty as well as oversight of all departmental operations (e.g., scheduling).

• Trained therapists on evidence-based practice guidelines and provided ongoing support through mentorship and coaching opportunities when needed.

• Implemented new policies & procedures which are compliant with APTA / Medicare regulations to improve patient service.

• Ensured and managed resources efficiently in keeping with the clinic’s capital and operating budgets.

• Created a Dashboard with many medical providers to enable pattern recognition and enable to serve the clinic as a permanent referral source.

• Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute cervical and lumbar pain, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and neuropathies.

• Created a comprehensive plan of care for each patient that included the use of physical therapy equipment, modalities, and manual techniques.

• Supervised all components of clinical operations including scheduling appointments, billing, and insurance eligibility / verification.

• Maintained an open line of interaction between therapists and patients’ families / care givers during treatment plans.

• Coordinated the efforts to meet and maintain JC. 01/2008 –2010 DOCTOR’S MEDICAL GROUP (DMG) Bronx, NY Director Physical Therapist

• Treated patients and provided customer service support such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and handling patient inquiries

• Created a comprehensive plan of care for each patient that included the use of physical therapy equipment, modalities and manual techniques.

• Conducted weekly staff meetings to discuss new procedures or alter an existing procedures.

• Collaborated with physicians on discharge planning after patients completed their physical therapy program.

02/2007 –2009 IMPORTANT STEPS, PEDIATRIC HOME CARE Brooklyn, NY Early Interventionist

• Provided expert home 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-score

• 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.

Affiliations

January 2004 Therapeutic Excellence, P.C., - Outpatient Clinic Long Island, NY September 2004 Elmhurst Hospital – Adult Rehabilitation Setting Elmhurst, NY June 2003 Sephardic Skilled Nursing Home - Geriatric Setting Brooklyn, NY May 2003 Brooklyn Hospital – Acute Inpatient Setting Brooklyn, NY Skills

Professional Skills: Specialize in orthopedic joint and spine dysfunctions, manual skills, patient assessment and injury diagnostics.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem- Solving

Languages

English, Spanish, Persian, Russian.

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