ARJUN DUTT
Roseville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Director of Rehabilitation dedicated to enhancing patient independence through high-quality care and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven success in managing departmental operations while ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines and regulatory standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Rock creek care center
Auburn, California
10.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership to clinical staff in order to ensure quality patient care.
- Organized and coordinated the daily operations of the Rehabilitation department.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, families, and other stakeholders involved in the care of patients.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage of treatments provided by the rehab facility.
Director of Rehabilitation
Santa Rosa Post-Acute
Santa Rosa, California
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery processes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Advocate for patient rights and facilitate communication with families and caregivers.
- Conducted performance reviews of staff members to ensure quality of care.
- Managed budgeting activities related to staffing, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in rehabilitation medicine.
- Served as a liaison between department personnel, physicians, patients, families.
Director of Rehabilitation
Ensign Services Inc.
Ukiah, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed strategies for meeting those needs through rehabilitation services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans that addressed patient-specific rehabilitation goals.
- Promoted development of new programs targeting functional outcomes, enhancing quality of life for patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Served as a resource for other healthcare professionals in providing rehabilitative services to patients.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare professionals and families to ensure cohesive care coordination for patients.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage of treatments provided by the rehab facility.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
RehabCare
Keysville, VA
11.2018 - Current
- Developed tailored programs for residents in facility and outpatient services to maximize their functional capabilities
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions
- Supervised, oriented, trained, and counseled department employees to enhance job performance and uphold high standards of patient care
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff, providing direct supervision and fostering ongoing staff development and continuing education
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents
- Used Casamba software to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation
Staff Physical Therapist
RehabCare
South Boston, VA
10.2017 - Current
- Administered therapeutic treatments, including vestibular rehabilitation, kinesiology taping, and advanced manual therapy, to alleviate pain and support injury recovery.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Monitored and documented patients' responses to therapies and exercises to inform practitioners and recommend treatment plan adjustments.
- Planned and supervised operations for 20-26 patients per week in outpatient clinic to ensure effective treatment delivery.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Senior Consultant Physical Therapist
St. Martha's Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
Bengalore , Karnataka , India
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted patients in recovering from injury, illness, and accidents
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength
- Oversaw patient management for acute and chronic conditions, ensuring tailored therapy approaches for complex needs
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress against treatment goals to optimize rehabilitation outcomes
- Performed modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions
- Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes to develop personalized physiotherapy regimens that enhance daily movement
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA07-2017
MBA - Health Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2023
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore 04-2015
Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore 07-2012
Skills
- APTA board certified clinical instructor for PT/PTA programs
- Clinical supervision
- Outcome measurement
- Care plan development
- Quality assurance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trained in Patient driven payment model (PDPM)
- Case Management
- Financial oversight
- Staff development
- Team building strategies
- Relationship building and retention
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Licensed Physical therapist in the state of California, Virginia and New York
Certification
- Certified Vestibular , Kinesiotaping and Manual therapist.
- Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI).
- RAC-CT from AAPACN, July 2026
- BLS - Americal Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve highest part B revenue in the cluster, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Research & Professional contributions
- Leadership styles among Physical therapist Director of Rehabilitation in SNF and their relationship to burnout (2026 - present)
- Arjun Dutt, Prem Kumar BN: Efficacy of task-oriented training on balance in children with cerebral palsy(2016)
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Rock creek care center
10.2024 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation
Santa Rosa Post-Acute
10.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Rehabilitation
Ensign Services Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
RehabCare
11.2018 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
RehabCare
10.2017 - Current
Senior Consultant Physical Therapist
St. Martha's Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 07.2016
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
MBA - Health Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences