GURPREET KALER
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Student
Saint James School of Medicine
08.2022 - Current
- Credits with Academic Excellence Award
- Participated in clerkships within various clinical departments and medical specialties.
- Completed 3 Semesters of basic sciences.
President
Primelink Xpress Inc
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
HCR Manor Care
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
Premier Rehab c/o Manteca Care and Rehab
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Physical Therapist Assistant (IP, OP, SNF)
Hi-Desert Medical Center
11.2009 - 08.2013
- Participated in planning individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Outpatient Rehabilitation: Orthopedic/Neurology/Geriatric/Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience with various age groups.
- Inpatient: Acute care for post-surgical and non-surgical patients and their rehabilitation.
- Assisted patients/relatives on how to utilize certain medical devices including wheelchairs.
- Braces, Crutches, Canes, Artificial limbs, etc.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Inland Valley Medical Center
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Synergy Home Health Care Inc
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Travel PTA Assignment 16 Weeks
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Outpatient Rehabilitation: Excellent experience with therapeutic modalities
- Continuing Care Center: Excellent experience with geriatric age group disabilities and its management
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: Excellent experience with various post-surgical and non-surgical patients and their rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Aide
Rancho Physical Therapy
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Helped make therapy sessions productive, under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
- Kept the treatment area clean and organized, and prepared for each patient's therapy.
Physical Therapist Intern
Escorts Super Specialty Heart Care Hospital, Community Hospital, Ram Das Instt
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
- Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Served in different areas of PT practice: Inpatient, Home Health, Community Health and Outpatient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
India05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Basic Sciences
Philippines Rehab Institute
Philippines/RemoteM.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Saint James School of Medicine
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Bedside support
- Personal care support
- Cultural Awareness
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
Additional Information
- Active PT License in Nevada
- Active PT New York
- Active PTA License in California
- Active CPR
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Student
Saint James School of Medicine
08.2022 - Current
President
Primelink Xpress Inc
04.2015 - 08.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - 04.2014
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
HCR Manor Care
01.2013 - 04.2014
Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
Premier Rehab c/o Manteca Care and Rehab
12.2012 - 01.2014
Physical Therapy Assistant
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2012
Physical Therapy Assistant
Inland Valley Medical Center
03.2010 - 11.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant (IP, OP, SNF)
Hi-Desert Medical Center
11.2009 - 08.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
08.2009 - 11.2009
Physical Therapy Assistant
Synergy Home Health Care Inc
01.2009 - 06.2010
Physical Therapy Aide
Rancho Physical Therapy
12.2007 - 12.2008
Physical Therapist Intern
Escorts Super Specialty Heart Care Hospital, Community Hospital, Ram Das Instt
05.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Basic Sciences
Philippines Rehab Institute
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Saint James School of Medicine
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