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Awanthi Warnasooriya, DPT

North Plains

Summary

Licensed Physical Therapist with international experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Adept at patient assessment, pain management, and therapeutic interventions. Known for a compassionate approach and commitment to delivering high-quality care as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapist

Hemas Capital Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided physiotherapy care in the inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation department.
  • Responsible for the inpatient load evaluation, treatment, education, and discharge planning. Treated inpatients with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, neuropathy, and post-surgical conditions. Treatments included manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and other interventions to restore mobility, strength, and function.
  • Worked as a multidisciplinary team member in the rehabilitation of post-CABG patients and kidney transplant patients in the surgical ICU. Participated in multi-disciplinary rounds and patient/family conferences, and conducted family/caregiver education and training.
  • In the outpatient department, evaluated and treated outpatient neurologic, orthopedic, and sports medicine patients with diverse diagnoses, including shoulder and knee patients, RTC impingement, lumbar and cervical pain, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and fractures. Treatments included manual therapy, joint mobilization, ROM, traction, stretching, strengthening, electrotherapy modalities, and soft-tissue mobilization. Collaborated with physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and neuropsychology experts in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Personal Trainer

High Octane Fitness
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Designed and delivered customized fitness plans based on client goals and health conditions.
  • Educated clients on injury prevention and exercise techniques.
  • Provided motivational support to help clients stay consistent with their programs.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of Montana
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Colombo
01.2014

Skills

  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
  • Patient Assessment & Diagnostics
  • Manual & Exercise Therapy
  • Neuro-Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Pain Management (Bio-Psycho-Social Model)
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Case Management & Discharge Planning
  • Patient & Caregiver Education
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Case Management & Discharge Planning
  • Patient & Caregiver Education

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist – Oregon (Reg. 65795)
  • Licensed Physical Therapist – Connecticut (Reg. 14966)
  • Licensed PTA – New York (Reg. 011286)
  • Licensed Physical Therapist – Sri Lanka (Reg. 610)
  • CPR Certified

Publications

  • "Quality of Life Before and After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Findings among Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Patients at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka". Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2017, Vol. 47(2), pp. 92–97.
  • Presented findings of "Effect of CABG on Quality of Life in a South Asian Setting" at the 2nd International Conference on Global Public Health, July 2014, in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Timeline

Physiotherapist

Hemas Capital Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020

Personal Trainer

High Octane Fitness
01.2014 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Colombo

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

University of Montana

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