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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Darshika Parekh

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Dedicated individual with extensive clinical experience and a focus on enhancing academic performance. Engages actively in classroom settings, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. Committed to continuous personal and professional development through skill acquisition.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Member

San Jacinto Community College
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
  • Instructed on neurological disorders and management during fall semester 2024.
  • Taught pathology for PTA program in fall 2025.

Physical Therapist III

Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy
Katy, Texas
06.2016 - Current

Conducted detailed patient evaluations to determine specific treatment requirements.

Developed targeted care plans tailored to evaluation results.

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated student placements and coordinated experiential learning opportunities.
  • Supported clinical instructors in professional growth through new practice implementation.
  • Enhanced the overall student program by introducing innovative practices.

Physical therapist

Harris Health system
Houston, Texas
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Functioned as supplemental therapist in acute care, inpatient, and outpatient settings while acquiring extensive experience.

Contract Physical Therapist

AMN healthcare
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Contract physical therapist expertise for neurological patient facility

Physical Therapist

Concept Rehab Inc
Troy, Ohio
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Initial position as physical therapist managing several skilled nursing facilities and directing team of physical therapist assistants.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2021

Masters in Physical Therapy - Cardiovascular And Respiratory Sciences

Sancheti Institue
Pune, India
06-2010

Bachelor in Physical Therapy -

Pravara Medical College
Loni, India
10-2007

Skills

  • Innovative teaching strategies
  • Clinical instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Educational facilitation
  • Time management
  • Academic integrity
  • Diversity awareness
  • Student advising
  • Care plan development

Affiliations

  • Volunteered for Heartland Hospice in Ohio while working on PT license requirements.

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Lead and developed "Rehabilitation learning e-module for COVID -19" for Memorial Hermann
  • Leading "Ortho and Multi-trauma" core group with MH system for rehab professionals
  • Vestibular rehabilitation expert in current role

Certification

  • LSVT certified since 2016
  • Neuro-IFRAH certified since 2019

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member

San Jacinto Community College
07.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist III

Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy
06.2016 - Current

Physical therapist

Harris Health system
06.2016 - 02.2017

Contract Physical Therapist

AMN healthcare
01.2016 - 06.2016

Physical Therapist

Concept Rehab Inc
10.2012 - 08.2015

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

The University of Montana

Masters in Physical Therapy - Cardiovascular And Respiratory Sciences

Sancheti Institue

Bachelor in Physical Therapy -

Pravara Medical College