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
Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka
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
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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