Ajay K. Bhargava
Okemos,United States
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as Administrator/Clinician for geriatric and orthopedic patients. Special expertise working with patients suffering from Orthopedic and neurological conditions to provide effective rehabilitation services. DPT in Physical therapy and licensed in Michigan.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Administrator/ Head Physical Therapist
Young Rahab Company, PC
Okemos, MI
01.2002 - Current
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of Physical therapy assistants and patients.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Partner/Staff Physical Therapist
Pro Health Rehab Services
OKEMOS, United States
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Evaluated and treated chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, and neuropathies.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Physical Therapist
Various
Various, Michigan
02.1989 - 01.2000
- Clinical and administrative experience in various branches of Physical Therapy field – Including general post-surgical care and rehabilitation, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Neurologic, and Geriatric conditions, Sports injuries and conditions, Cardio-pulmonary conditions, and Chronic illnesses
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines, IA12.2013
Diploma in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
The Institute For The Physically Handicapped
New Delhi, India02.1989
High School Diploma -
ASVJ Senior Secondary School
Delhi, India04.1985
Skills
- Reimbursement Regulations
- Cultural Awareness
- Marketing
- Raising public awareness about field
- More than 32 years of clinical and administrative experience in various branches of Physical Therapy field – Including general post-surgical care and rehabilitation, Pediatric, Orthopedic, Neurologic, and Geriatric conditions, Sports injuries and conditions, Cardio-pulmonary conditions, and Chronic illnesses
- Administration of overall function of department including supervision of clinical and clerical staff
Affiliations
Professional Membership
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists. (IAP)
Certification
Continuing Education Courses
- Sports Authority of India - Certificate course in Sports Physiotherapy Feb. 1989- Mar. 1989
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists – Orthopaedic Medicine, James Cyriax Approach Jan. 1991
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago – Training Upright Control and Gait in the patient with Neurological Dysfunction Feb. 1995
- North East Seminars – The Australian approach to: Physical evaluation and treatment of neural tissues in disorders of the Neuromusculoskeltal System. Mar. 1995
- North East Seminars – Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training Mar. 1995
- The Dogwood Institute, Inc. – Electrophysical Agents: Clinical Review and Update Mar. 1996
- AKH Consultant – Seating: The forgotten Risk Factor. Jan. 2000
- American Physical Therapy Association – Using the APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students. Aug. 2016
- American Physical Therapy Association – The Role of the Thorax in Pelvic Girdle Pain and Dysfunction Aug. 2020
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association – The Symptomatic SI Joint: Clinical Examination Diagnosis and Treatment. Mar. 2021.
Timeline
Owner/Administrator/ Head Physical Therapist
Young Rahab Company, PC
01.2002 - Current
Partner/Staff Physical Therapist
Pro Health Rehab Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
Physical Therapist
Various
02.1989 - 01.2000
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
Diploma in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
The Institute For The Physically Handicapped
High School Diploma -
ASVJ Senior Secondary School
Continuing Education Courses
- Sports Authority of India - Certificate course in Sports Physiotherapy Feb. 1989- Mar. 1989
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists – Orthopaedic Medicine, James Cyriax Approach Jan. 1991
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago – Training Upright Control and Gait in the patient with Neurological Dysfunction Feb. 1995
- North East Seminars – The Australian approach to: Physical evaluation and treatment of neural tissues in disorders of the Neuromusculoskeltal System. Mar. 1995
- North East Seminars – Lumbar Functional Stabilization Training Mar. 1995
- The Dogwood Institute, Inc. – Electrophysical Agents: Clinical Review and Update Mar. 1996
- AKH Consultant – Seating: The forgotten Risk Factor. Jan. 2000
- American Physical Therapy Association – Using the APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students. Aug. 2016
- American Physical Therapy Association – The Role of the Thorax in Pelvic Girdle Pain and Dysfunction Aug. 2020
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association – The Symptomatic SI Joint: Clinical Examination Diagnosis and Treatment. Mar. 2021.
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