Physical Therapist

Tulsi A. Shah

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Freeport, IL-61032 Cell Phone :- 248-***-****

Objective Seeking a challenging full time position as a Physical Therapist in a reputed clinic or hospital, where I can contribute effectively towards organizational goals and hone my skills.

Summary Three plus years of strong experience in the areas of orthopedics and sports medicine. Completed Masters in Physical Therapy degree with “Gold Medal” with specialization in Musculo-Skeletal Sciences. Extensive experience in treating patients in all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics. Excellent knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice, strong decision making and inter personal skills. Self motivated, detailed oriented and flexible Physical Therapist.

Education

• Masters of Physical Therapy (Musculo-Skeletal Sciences) (05/2007 - 06/2009)

Pravara Institute of Medical Science, Loni, Maharashtra, India

• Bachelor of Physical Therapy (09/2001- 08/2006)

Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

License

• Michigan State License (#550*******)

• Currently Pursuing Illinois State License (Expected in Month of July, 2011)

Experience

Physical Therapist/Teaching Assistant (05/2007 – 05/2009)

Pravara Institute Of Medical Science, College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra, India :-

• Pravara Institute of Medical Science University was established under University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956 by government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development. Duties included clinical work, emergency duties as well as teaching to under graduate students while directly reporting to the college Principal and Superintendent of the hospital. Actively joined forces with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

• Assigned to Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences. Duties included assessment and evaluation of patients, diagnosis and treatment planning, documentation of intervention. Handled care of all inpatient and outpatient services including trauma care, post surgical patients, and neurological patients as prescribed by Physicians. Handled care of all outpatient services. Managed interns in the department. Served as a liaison between patient and medical staff.

• Had led a team of physical therapists established to progress the rehabilitation programs which were essential for patients to achieve predicted functional outcomes after surgery. Was responsible for communication with the orthopedic surgeons to plan post-surgical rehabilitative protocols

• Taught a number of subjects to undergraduate students including Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Geriatrics, Assessment and Management of Orthopedic Conditions. and also handled the laboratory work of the school.

Physical Therapist (09/2006 – 04/2007)

Prakruti Sports Science and Physiotherapy Clinic, Mumbai, India :-

• Worked as a full time physiotherapist, responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic and patient’s rehabilitative needs.

• Conducted group classes for geriatric patients and provided education on pain relieving technique for arthritis. Also, conducted a number of classes to educate and teach techniques to prevent arthritis in other age groups.

• Conducted group classes for children and athletes in sports specially designed to prevent injuries and enhance their performance.

Physical Therapist, Intern (02/2006 – 08/2006)

Pravara Medical Trust’s College of Physical Therapy, Maharashtra, India :-

• Six months of internship as a part of curriculum. Posted in different wards and OPD including Neurology, Orthopedics, Medicine, Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Community, Emergency and Trauma.

• Volunteered in community-based rehabilitation camps in rural areas along with staff members to provide home exercise programs. Teach them home based pain relieving techniques and had given ergonomic advises to the elderly groups.

Honors/Certifications/Training

• Stood first in the University during Masters in Physiotherapy final year examination and received “Gold Medal”

• Wrote a paper on “Combination of Eccentric and Concentric Excercises Vs. Eccentric Exercise for Treatment of Osteoarthritis in knee joint patients” and presented in a National Physical Therapy conference at Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE)

• Attended a number of seminars and workshops by the academy of physiotherapy and sports sciences on ‘Taping’, ‘Management of cardiovascular Diseases’, ‘Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy and ICU Management’

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