Disha Patel
Chester,United States
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapy Technician with extensive hands-on experience in outpatient, musculoskeletal, and neuro rehabilitation. Proficient in assisting physical therapists with therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and equipment setup and sanitization while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and monitoring of basic vitals. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, meticulous documentation, and a strong commitment to patient-centered education regarding home exercise programs and the use of assistive devices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistance
Bhuvneswari Physiotherapy Clinic, Surat, Gujarat
Surat, Gujarat
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted physiotherapists in enhancing patient recovery through effective guidance in therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility tasks.
- Prepared treatment areas; set up, calibrated, and sanitized equipment per infection control protocols.
- Monitored comfort, safety, and basic vitals during sessions; reported progress to supervising PT.
- Recorded session notes to streamline patient flow and ensure effective follow-up coordination.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and proper use of assistive devices.
Physical Therapy Assistance
Elite Physiotherapy Clinic, Surat, Gujarat
Surat, Gujrat
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported delivery of outpatient physiotherapy care, preparing modalities and assisting with manual techniques and therapeutic exercise.
- Guided patients through mobility and transfer training; reinforced posture and body-mechanics education.
- Maintained clean, organized treatment spaces; calibrated and sanitized equipment between sessions.
- Recorded observations and relayed patient feedback and progress to the supervising physiotherapist.
- Assisted front desk with intake, appointment reminders, and patient queries during busy hours.
Intern
S.B.D.M.Mahavir Heart Institute, Surat
Surat
07.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
Swaminarayan Physiotherapy OPD, Kadodara
Kadodara
05.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
Smimer Hospital, Surat
Surat
04.2019 - 04.2019
Intern
Sanjivani Hospital, Chalthan
Chalthan
03.2019 - 03.2019
Intern
Dinbandhu Hospital, Kamrej
Kamrej
02.2019 - 02.2019
Intern
K.G.Patel Children Hospital, Vadodara
Vadodara
01.2019 - 01.2019
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
S.N.D.T Women's University
Mumbai11.2019
Skills
- Patient Assistance & Support
- Therapeutic Exercise Assistance
- Equipment Setup & Sanitization
- Patient Transfers & Mobility Support
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Cupping therapy practitioner
- Jp rehab academy
- Mar 2021 – Apr 2021
Languages
English
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistance
Bhuvneswari Physiotherapy Clinic, Surat, Gujarat
07.2023 - 07.2024
Physical Therapy Assistance
Elite Physiotherapy Clinic, Surat, Gujarat
01.2021 - 11.2022
Intern
S.B.D.M.Mahavir Heart Institute, Surat
07.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
Swaminarayan Physiotherapy OPD, Kadodara
05.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
Smimer Hospital, Surat
04.2019 - 04.2019
Intern
Sanjivani Hospital, Chalthan
03.2019 - 03.2019
Intern
Dinbandhu Hospital, Kamrej
02.2019 - 02.2019
Intern
K.G.Patel Children Hospital, Vadodara
01.2019 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
S.N.D.T Women's University