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Ashkan Ashkani PT DPT CMTPT Cert VR

Physical therapist
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

• Passionate health care professional, who strives to provide comprehensive care with best consumer - service .

• I have work experience as an orthopedic Physical Therapist in Outpatient Physical therapy for 2 years in the United States (Delaware, Maryland ) .

Also in Multi - Specialty hospital and facilities for 8 years overseas ( Iran ), where I have been treating patients for Initial evaluation , Re-evaluations, Discharges, working with the most complicated cases .

Also treatment of various Orthopedic ( MSK)( Specialty in Spine ) , Neurologic ( CVA , Concussion , Vestibular) , Geriatric ( Balance , Weakness , Disequilibrium ,Amputation ) Sports injuries , ًPost -OP ( total Rehabilitation , before and after elective and critical surgeries ( TKA, THA , ACL reconstruction , RC repairs ,...)
• Experienced in developing a therapy program into a well-respected institution where students came in as trainees to earn their clinical hours. This also helped to develop leadership qualities.

• Fluent in English, Persian (Farsi ) languages.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Physical Therapist

PIVOT Physical Therapy
Millsboro, DE ,USA
03.2020 - Current
  • Administered therapeutic and functional treatments including Manual therapy and manipulation , Spinal and joint Manipulation /Adjustment , Mobilization , Graston techniques ( IASTM) , Dry needling , Kinesiotaping and Rigid Taping ,Modalities, Vestibular and concussion rehabilitation , Balance , gait and geriatric rehabilitation to ease patients' symptoms and pain ,and facilitate healing of injuries.
  • Experienced PT at Wound care also , Pelvic Floor Skilled PT .
  • Used EMR ( RAINTREE , WEBPT) to chart patients' Evaluation ,progress notes and discharges and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
  • Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including Spine comorbidities ( cervical , Thoracic , lumbar pain due to Disc prolapse, herniation , Scoliosis , whiplash , Work comp ) Shoulder and UE injuries , arthritis, Geriatric ,weakness and balance , disequilibrium and gait , stroke and CVA ,neuropathies and wound care , Vestibular rehabilitation and BPPV . Also Advanced Gait training post-amputation .
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to Skilled therapy, Program modification ,Daily and weekly assessment , PTA 's supervision and communication to achieve maximum functional outcomes from Pt's therapy .
  • Very experienced and adoptive ,Visited average of 12-15 Initial evaluation weekly , 10-15 Re-evaluation ,supervising and Co -signed : 2 PTA Daily , Performing all Re- evaluations and very accurate following up with No shows ands cancellation and also appropriate communication and consumer services .Close contact and communications with MDs, surgeons and NP and sending reports and functional out comes .

Graduate Assistant / Research Assistant

University Of North Georgia
Dahlonega, USA
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Teacher assistant at wound care lectures for physical Therapy students , also Anatomy Lab TA . Assisted teacher with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
  • Research project with the most eminent professors , on Cupping therapy and None contact ultrasound and Kinesiotaping .
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Leadership Experience for teaching and team management .

Director Of Rehabilitation Ward / Technical Manager /Physical therapist

Erfan Niayesh Grand Hospital
Tehran, Iran
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Co-Founder and Director of Physical therapy ward ( Sports Rehabilitation , post op rehabilitation Such as Total hip arthroplasty ,Knee arthroplasty , ACL reconstruction, etc . Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation , Neurological rehabilitation , women health and wound care .
  • Founder of Speech therapy and stereoscopy ward, Orthosis and Prosthesis Ward.
  • Increased clinic revenue by % 100 by raising patient volume and implementing higher-value procedures

Physical Therapist

Erfan Grand Hospital
Tehran, Iran
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Evaluated ,Perform progress notes and Treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute low back pain , Cervicalgia , disc protrusion, whiplash,arthritis, Shoulder injuries , knee and hip arthritis , balance and disequilibrium , stroke and neuropathy, visit outpatient, CVA , post Amputation , Post Op .
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care

Physical Therapist

Parsian Grand Hospital
Tehran , Iran
07.2012 - 09.2013
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs
  • Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans
  • Administered treatment programs for outpatients and inpatient settings
  • Coached volunteer trainees
  • Worked as travel Physical therapist and cooperated with skilled nursing facilities to home visit clients
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.

Sport Physical Therapist

Iranian Sport Medicine Federation
Tehran , Iran
09.2010 - 04.2012

Sport Physical therapist of Iranian Sport national teams

  • Evaluated assessment , treated,Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration of injuries among Iranian national athletes
  • Worked as Iran Weight lifting national team Physical therapist
  • Worked as Iran Futsal national team Physical Therapist
  • Worked As Iranian soccer professional leagues team Physical Therapist

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Semnan , Iran
06.2010

Skills

  • Team Work , and managerial Skills ,Leadership: Director and Technical Manager of grand hospital in Iran Worked efficiently in different department of facilities , Organizer of speech therapy also stereoscopy ,orthosis and prosthesis ward and developed interdisciplinary teamwork ,PTA's Supervision
  • Sport physical therapist : Certified and Advance trained physical therapist of Iran national sport teams
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation : Certified Vestibular ,Balance physical therapy and ongoing concussion certification
  • Documentation : EMR/EHR : RAINTREE/WEBPT
  • Dry needling , Neuro Stimulation in conjunction with DN
  • Teacher Assistant :Worked assisting of Graduate Assistant /Teaching Assistant of department DEAN in laser therapy , Wound care , Anatomy lab , APTA Certified Student Mentorship
  • Research and analysis: Doctoral Thesis Worked on : Cupping therapy and None contact Ultrasound and evaluating its effects

Affiliations

US Licensed Physical Therapist - California state (ACTIVE) :PT299242

US Licensed Physical Therapist - DELAWARE State ( ACTIVE )

US Licensed Physical Therapist - MARYLAND State (ACTIVE) : 27898

Member of Iranian Medical Council

Member of Iranian Physical therapy Association

Certification

Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy and Dry needling (Myopain Seminars ) Maryland 2020

BFR Certification : Maryland Sep 2021 by smart cuffs

Concussion Certification : New York 2022 by Concussion Academy (ONGOING)

Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation : University of North Georgia ( USA)

Certified Sports physical Therapist Iranian Sports Medical assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (IFMARC)

Certification in High Power Laser therapy

CPR Certification : American Heart Association ( valid through 2023)


Literature Review and Research Participation

Doctoral Project : Effect of NCLFUS ( None Contact Ultra Sound ) after Bruising by Cupping Therapy . 2019

Research Advisors :Dr. Teresa Conner-Kerr, PT, PhD., MBA
Dr. Mary Ellen Oesterle, PT, EdD

Compare Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand grip power of Athletes and Elderliness 2010

Research Advisor : Dr. Amuzade Khalili PT, PhD.

References

Dr . Amir H. Bakhtiary PT, DPT, Phd

Professor of Physical Therapy

editor@jrehabilhealth.com

amir822@gmail.com

(404) 626 - 2582

Dr. Babak Dehkordi PT , DPT

Facility Manager Athletico Physical therapy

babak.ag@gmail.com

(734) 834 - 1076

Dr . Mohammad Reza Nourbakhsh PT, Phd, OCS

Professor of Physical therapy at University of North Georgia

reza.nourbakhsh@ung.edu

(706) 864 -1766

Dr.Sue Ann McCall, PT, DPT, OCS, Dip SOMM

Associate Professor at University of North Georgia
706-864-1480
sueann.mccall@ung.edu

Dr Parisa . Shams MD, Radiation Oncologist Resident

Resident of Radiation Oncology in Pittsburg University

Shams22parisa@Gmail.com.

(702) 902 -7241

Dr. Rachel Walton-Maw Professore of PT in UNG

706-867-3086
rachael.waltonmouw@ung.edu

writing

Born with a dream , Never gave up and never stopped . Super extravert and social and athlete

Timeline

Senior Physical Therapist

PIVOT Physical Therapy
03.2020 - Current

Graduate Assistant / Research Assistant

University Of North Georgia
08.2018 - 12.2019

Director Of Rehabilitation Ward / Technical Manager /Physical therapist

Erfan Niayesh Grand Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2018

Physical Therapist

Erfan Grand Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2016

Physical Therapist

Parsian Grand Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013

Sport Physical Therapist

Iranian Sport Medicine Federation
09.2010 - 04.2012

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of North Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
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