HAMZA J. HASAN
Chicago
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with background in providing high-quality patient care, specializing in post-operative rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Strengths include ability to create personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs and goals, along with advanced knowledge of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques and modalities. Proven track record of aiding patients in improving mobility, managing pain and achieving long-term health benefits.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist
Athletico Physical Therapy Garfield Ridge Clinic
Chicago
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluate, design and implement a patient’s plan of care to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels
- Interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing and progressing a treatment plan with functional and/or work-related goals.
- Documentation of all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary.
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy Clinic
Riverside
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted the Office Coordinator and clinician by performing requested administrative and clinical duties conducted in compliance with the state practice act.
Undergraduate Peer Mentor
Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition UIC
Chicago
08.2015 - 05.2017
- For courses Anatomy and Physiology, I (KN 251), Anatomy and Physiology II (KN 252), and Basic Fitness Assessments (KN 243).
- Assisted the Teaching Assistant in the delivery of content and management of anatomy and fitness assessment laboratories.
- Developed study circles of 10 – 15 students at a time each week on various topics, including: bones, muscles, veins, arteries, organs.
- Supported students in understanding and appreciating complex information.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Advanced Coursework: Dry Needling, Business Management for the PT Entrepreneur, Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and Spanish for Physical Therapists
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
ChicagoSkills
- BFR certification
- Graston
- CPR and BLS
Certifications And Professional Memberships
- Dry Needling Certified, 05/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 08/20
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), 08/20
Advocacy And Leadership
- South Georgia Farmworkers Heath Project, Physical Therapy Student Volunteer, 06/19
- Islamic Community Center of Illinois (ICC), Volunteer, Youth Leader, 06/13 - 08/16
Research
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Graduate Research Assistant, 06/20 - 05/21, Explored functional outcomes of patients with COVID-19 and the effect of physical and occupational therapy.
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist
Athletico Physical Therapy Garfield Ridge Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy Clinic
08.2017 - 05.2018
Undergraduate Peer Mentor
Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition UIC
08.2015 - 05.2017
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Advanced Coursework: Dry Needling, Business Management for the PT Entrepreneur, Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and Spanish for Physical Therapists
Emory University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)