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Dhaval Shah

Physical Therapist
Edison,NJ

Summary

Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Tender Touch Rehabilitation
, NJ
09.2016 - Current
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.

Physical Therapist

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
, NJ
12.2012 - 09.2016
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.

Physical Therapist

Prime Movers Physical Therapy
NY, NY
01.2010 - 12.2012

Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.

  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.

Education

Doctor Of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute Of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA
05.2011 - 08.2012

Masters In Exercise Science -

Long Island University Newyork
Brooklyn, NY
08.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelors In Physiotherapy -

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy
India
08.2003 - 02.2008

Skills

Orthopedics specialist

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Timeline

Physical Therapist

Tender Touch Rehabilitation
09.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2012 - 09.2016

Doctor Of Physical Therapy -

MGH Institute Of Health Professions
05.2011 - 08.2012

Physical Therapist

Prime Movers Physical Therapy
01.2010 - 12.2012

Masters In Exercise Science -

Long Island University Newyork
08.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelors In Physiotherapy -

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy
08.2003 - 02.2008
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