Bhupinder Kaur

• Reviewed patient status and formulated individualized treatment plans mapped to functional goals.
• Managed caseload for mainly chronic pain patients in primary care setting, coordinating ongoing care needs. Assessed and developed treatment plans for common neurological and orthopedic conditions, including post-surgical cases.
• Incorporated MDT techniques and pain neuroscience education to drive better patient outcomes.
• Administered therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and gait training to enhance mobility and independence.
• Provided instruction on home exercise programs, emphasizing injury prevention and self-management strategies.
• Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, and treatment updates in electronic medical records.
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• Deliver ongoing patient condition assessments following initial evaluation in skilled nursing settings.
• Create initial plan of care based on patient/family identified problems
• Execute therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and condition-specific patient-appropriate skills.
• Collaborated with other health professionals supporting patient care to assess progress status and maintain ongoing recommendations.
• Instructed patient family and/or caregiver concerning pathology or condition, alternative prognosis, and rationale for treatment via rest, exercise modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• Reviewed patient evaluations and progress with physical therapist assistant to identify new problems, adjust goals and treatment changes, and support discharge planning as needed
• Oversaw PTA work by reviewing progress notes and countersigning completed notes.
• Deliver therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and gait training to improve mobility and independence.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Captured assessments, progress notes, and treatment updates precisely in electronic medical records.

• Assess referred patients and provide physical therapy interventions using appropriate tools and intervention methods in an outpatient setting.
• Handled scheduling and billing responsibilities across office operations using Office Ally and WebPT software
• Planned physical therapy clinic expansion, supporting decisions for gym equipment, therapeutic modalities, and marketing strategies within budgetary constraints.
• Maintained patient confidentiality through careful records management and coordinated office file organization.

• Complete initial evaluations, develop a plan of care, and deliver physical therapy intervention spanning patient groups including post-surgical, chronic, and acute pain, gait and balance, and high-functioning neurological patients.
• Analyzed physician referrals and patient medical records to establish appropriate diagnoses following ICD-10 coding.
• Performed assigned patient billing according to insurance policy and procedure
• Oversaw PTA work by reviewing and countersigning daily notes completed by PTAs.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and case managers using effective communication to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Produced accurate, timely documentation consistent with patient insurance policy guidelines.
• Delivered instruction on proper home exercise program and educated patient and family about recovery process and prognosis.
• Design and implement discharge plans once anticipated functional goals are met.
• develop plan of care, administer ongoing intervention, and furnish discharge recommendations for referred post-surgical and medical patients; associated attached hospital coverage on rotating weekend/holiday rotation.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients’ conditions for Med A and Med B patients in a skilled nursing setting.
• Establish an initial plan of care appropriate to problems identified by patient/family
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the condition of the patient
• Confer with other health professionals associated with the patient's care regarding patient’s progress, status, and ongoing recommendations
• Educate patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• Discuss evaluations, treatment, and progress of the patient with the physical therapist assistant to identify new problems, set new goals, make treatment changes, and assist with discharge planning as needed
• Completed updated plan of care and discharge summaries to ensure continuity of care and effective transition for patients.. Provide supervision to the PTAs, including reviewing and countersigning the progress notes completed by them
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings

Worked as an independent physical therapist, managing my own PT clinic and providing inpatient services to multiple institutions of repute in Kanpur, India.

Outpatient Services provided

• Examination and evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, and pediatric conditions referred by the concerned physician.
• Develop physical therapy diagnosis of the patient, complete plan of care, and rehabilitation prognosis.
• Develop home exercise program with the family and educate patient/caregiver/family on the objectives and goals of the physical therapy treatment.
• Delegate and refer patients with direct access to appropriate health care provider if required.
• Make presentations, including visiting various physicians and surgeons, to support marketing efforts.

Inpatient services provided:

• Examination and evaluation of the patients with various medical and surgical conditions, including neurological, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, and women’s health.
• Develop a physical therapy plan of care for the patients in the hospital.
• Develop a physical therapy plan of care for deconditioned cancer patients and post-cancer surgery.
• Educate patients, family/caregiver regarding the medical/surgical condition and the rehabilitation prognosis and expectations.
• Instructed and implemented proper positioning, turning, and transfers for the patient and implemented them with the nursing staff.
• Document patient’s prognosis and changes in the plan of care daily in patient’s record.
• Educate family/caregivers regarding proper handling and positioning of the patient at home. • Develop a home exercise program for the patient post-discharge and follow up in the outpatient clinic.
• Develop a plan of care for prevention of pressure sores, maintaining bronchial hygiene (postural drainage)for long-term bedridden patients in the hospital.

Hemophilia Society, Kanpur is the local branch that works in accordance with the guidelines of the World Federation of Hemophilia. The majority of patients are from the pediatric population, including newly diagnosed infants. The society has a pediatrician and a physical therapist as healthcare providers. It also assists patients in obtaining government funds for factor injections.

Job Responsibilities:

• Examination of patients with hemophilia for musculoskeletal complications post-bleeds.
• Implement a muscle-strengthening program in accordance with World Federation of Hemophilia guidelines.
• Educate patients and parents regarding proper positioning and handling of the body part during acute bleeds.
• Instructed parents on disease inheritance while developing fall prevention measures to enhance patient safety.
• Participate in monthly hemophilia clinics with other team members.
• Participate in annual hemophilia conferences and workshops for the local branch.
• Participate in organizational World Hemophilia Day conferences as the Physical Therapist of the society, including interacting with the media to spread awareness about the disease.
• Developed and expanded physical therapy services to better meet the needs of patients with hemophilia.

Sushrutra Medical Center is a premier outpatient private pediatric center in Kanpur, India. The place is managed and owned by the leading pediatrician in the city. The center has a PT office for patients diagnosed with delayed milestones and other pediatric conditions.

Job Responsibilities: Outpatient (Pediatrics)

• Evaluate high-risk patients and develop a complete plan of care for them.
• Develop a plan of care for early intervention for the infants at risk.
• Develop activities for kids with delayed milestones for the home exercise program.

Spastics Society Kanpur is a non-profit organization established for the past 20 years. The society provides outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy services and aids in vocational rehabilitation of the patients. It also conducts a school for kids with special needs.

Job responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Evaluate patients utilizing appropriate tools for assessment of spasticity and refer them for Botulinum injections during their Botox clinic.

• Educate parents regarding prognosis of the condition and develop a rehabilitation program to achieve functional, realistic, and measurable goals.

• Evaluate and prescribe the patient's appropriate assistive devices and wheelchair in discussion with the Prosthetist and Orthotist.

• Participate actively in the workshops and meetings, develop new programs, and expand existing ones.

• Educate other healthcare providers regarding various therapeutic activities for kids having delayed milestones.

• Participate in outreach programs of the society.

Ajanta Hospital is a privately owned multi-specialty hospital in Lucknow, India. The hospital has a separate maternity/women’s health department.

Job Responsibilities

• Examination and evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and pediatric conditions in an outpatient and hospital setting
• Supervise the Physical Therapy interns and Assistants in their clinical work.
• Maintained safe and clean equipment and work areas to ensure optimal treatment conditions for patients. Inpatient
• Participate in the daily rounds for the hospitalized patients referred for physical therapy in varied conditions, including neurologic, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary.
• Assist in outreach services and other marketing efforts

Women’s Health Department

• Develop antenatal and postnatal programs for pregnant women and implement a home exercise program for them.

• Develop patient education materials related to women’s health.

• Organize antenatal and postnatal classes focusing on pelvic health and posture.

• Educate pregnant women about musculoskeletal stresses during and after pregnancy and measures to minimize them.

• Develop a plan of care for post-surgical patients, including cesarean and episiotomy, for inpatient Physical Therapy and follow-up in outpatient Physical Therapy.

• Educate women of all age groups regarding the importance of good pelvic floor strength and implement a pelvic floor strengthening program. • Educate women in the pre- and postmenopausal age group regarding osteoporosis risk and implement a preventive exercise regimen.