Physical Therapist

PRATHIBHA MANNIL

PT, CMLDT, HSP

Licensed Physical Therapist • 10+ Years Experience

******.******@*****.*** • 636-***-**** • MO License #201-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and highly skilled Physical Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience across geriatric, pediatric, and adult populations. Specialized expertise in vestibular rehabilitation, manual lymph drainage, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and Kinesio taping. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans, lead interdisciplinary care teams, and drive measurable patient outcomes in skilled nursing, school-based, and outpatient settings.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Specialty

Vestibular Rehab • Manual Lymph Drainage (CMLDT) • Sacroiliac Joint (HSP) • Kinesio taping (KT1/2/3)

Techniques

IASTM • Manual Therapy • Biofeedback • Therapeutic Exercise • Yoga-Based Interventions • Music Therapy

Populations

Geriatric • Adult • Pediatric (Birth–22) • Early Intervention

Conditions

Musculoskeletal • Neuromuscular • Oncology • Wound • Burn • Cardiopulmonary • Amputation • Autism/ADHD • Dementia

Clinical Skills

IEP/IFSP/ITP Development • Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Patient & Family Education

Technology

Biofeedback (computer-assisted) • Documentation • Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Physical Therapist Continuum Rehab Group (formerly Rehab Care / CommuniCare) July 2018 – Present

•Evaluate, screen, and treat skilled nursing facility patients across musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, amputation, and other diagnoses.

•Develop individualized treatment plans from physician orders; implement direct therapy and train therapy assistants and support staff.

•Collaborate with orthotists, prosthetists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care for complex patients.

•Lead and attend interdisciplinary and family meetings to communicate clinical findings and coordinate discharge planning, including home visits.

•Maintain compliance with billing, documentation, HIPAA, and facility policies; participate in ongoing continuing education.

•Supervise therapy assistants and student clinicians; conduct formal and informal staff in-services.

Physical Therapist – School-Based Supplemental Healthcare / Missouri School for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) July 2021 – May 2022

•Delivered PT services to students ages 0–22 in early intervention and educational settings per IFSP, IEP, ITP, and 504 plans.

•Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine disability, functional strengths/weaknesses, and eligibility for PT services.

•Developed gross motor, mobility, balance, and coordination goals aligned with educational outcomes and curriculum access.

•Recommended adaptive equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive technology; trained students, families, and staff in their use.

•Collaborated with educational teams, therapists, parents, and caregivers; contributed to IEP/IFSP meetings and progress summaries.

•Supervised PT assistants, university students, and volunteers as applicable.

Physical Therapist – Virtual (COVID) Infojini / Missouri School for the Blind (MSB) Aug 2020 – June 2021

•Provided telehealth PT services during the 2020–21 school year; coordinated with on-site paraprofessionals for hands-on student support.

EARLIER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

India-Based Clinical Roles (selected)

•Apollo Hospitals, Chennai – Internship (Feb–Aug 2002): Rotations in Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology, Traumatology, Rheumatology, OB/GYN, Burns/Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, and Cardio-Thoracic ICU (Medical, Surgical, Neuro).

•Additional clinical practice in Chennai, India: Aug 2002–May 2003; Dec 2007–Feb 2008; Nov 2009–Apr 2010; Dec 2013–Feb 2014.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Bachelor of Physiotherapy 1997 – 2002

M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India

•Missouri PT License: March 2017 (License #201-***-****)

•North Carolina PT License: December 2011

•Life Member, Indian Association of Physiotherapists (Member #9049) – March 2003

•26 general education credits, St. Louis Community College (2004) — foreign-trained therapist requirement

•18 general education credits, St. Charles & St. Louis Community Colleges (2012) — foreign-trained therapist requirement

CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Certifications

•Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (CMLDT) – December 2025

•Hesch Sacroiliac Practitioner (HSP) – Sacroiliac Joint Specialist – December 2021

•Kinesio taping KT1, KT2, KT3 – November 2013

•IASTM: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization – December 2017

•Biofeedback (Computer-Assisted Treatment) – Apollo Hospitals, 2002

•Kaya Kalpa Yoga Certificate – September 2002

•Hands-Only CPR – St. Joseph Health Center, St. Peters, MO – February 2013

•Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications – 2001

Selected Continuing Education (2018–2026)

•Therapy Test and Measures – May 2026

•Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy Certification (2025)

•Multiple continuing education credits via facility ACP training, modalities, and seminars (2023–2025)

•Fall Prevention Strategies; Autism: Across the Spectrum (2023)

•Vestibular Rehabilitation & Balance Training; Evidence-Based Strategies for Clients with Dementia (2023)

•Evidence-Based Strategies for Infant Positioning & Handling (2022)

•Management & Treatment of Concussions; Healthy Interventions for Autism, Sensory & ADHD (2021)

•Children with Severe Impairments; Evaluation & Treatment of Adolescent Athlete Elbow, Wrist & Foot/Ankle (2021)

•Latest Advances in Orthopedic Rehabilitation; Vestibular Disorders; Joint Replacement with Kinesio taping (2019)

•Evidence-Based Techniques for Parkinson's Disease; Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Osteopenia (2019)

•Manual Therapy, Core Activation & Exercise Progression; Vestibular Rehab Clinical Decision Making (2018)

•Assessment & Treatment for Stroke Recovery; Therapeutic Exercises & Manual Therapy (2015)

•Relias RLMS Certificates: Abuse Prevention, HIPAA, Infection Control, Safe Transfers, Ethics & Compliance, Dementia Communication, and more (2018–2023)

LANGUAGES

English • Tamil • Malayalam • Telugu • Hindi

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