Chika Obioma Onyekonwu
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Physical Therapist with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation in Nigeria. Proven success in developing personalized treatment plans that improved patient mobility. Currently seeking a Physical Therapy Technician role in Louisville to leverage extensive background in patient care, rehabilitation protocols, and exercise physiology while completing the United States of America credentialing process (FCCPT review in progress). Committed to supporting licensed therapists in providing exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Joi Health Clinic
Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed a caseload of 50+ weekly patients, including post-surgical, amputee, and stroke patients, reducing average pain scores by 30%.
- Developed comprehensive rehabilitation plans and supervised 3 juniors
physiotherapists improving department efficiency. - Increased patient goal attainment success rate to 80% through specialized therapeutic exercise programs.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques to increase range of motion for orthopedic patients by an average of 30%.
Physical Therapist
General Hospital, Onitsha
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
12.2013 - 11.2018
- Conducted initial evaluations and implemented evidence-based interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and family members on home exercise programs (HEP) to facilitate recovery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction to an average of 70% by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.11.2010
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Equipment management
- Safety Compliance
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Range of motion exercises
- Functional improvement
Accomplishments
- Commended for reducing the pain and suffering of a good number of geriatric patients struggling with joint problems and arthritis.
- Trained and oriented three new physical therapists.
Certification
- FCCPT Review Status: Currently undergoing Type I Education Review (Expected Completion: July, 2026).
- Licensed Physiotherapist, Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB). - December, 2025
- BLS Certification, National Health Care Provider Solutions - February, 2026.
- Musculoskeletal Spine Radiology Training - February, 2026.
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Training - September, 2024.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Joi Health Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2025
Physical Therapist
General Hospital, Onitsha
12.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy
University of Nigeria