HEMALI PATEL

• Founded and established new physical therapy practice in Aspen, CO.
• Established and foster relationship with surgeons and physicians (Steadman Clinic, Aspen Valley Hospital) and other healthcare/wellness providers to increase referral source and impact overall patient roster.
• Attended new office EMR demonstrations and helped in selecting best EMR needed, created PT templates for optimal documentation, attended PT billing classes for private, commercial and worker's compensation insurances.
• Developed strategies for cash based PT practice.
• Working as physical therapist in outpatient clinic with team of chiropractors providing physical therapy care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, trail running, swimming, figure skating, playing tennis, pickle ball and hockey. Facilitate outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and vestibular disorders.
• Contributed to content creation for company website.

Role as PT:

• Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
• Conduct clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Manage high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of patients.
• Observe and record patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Support patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises and checking in with emails and texts.
• Inspect physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Record detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
• Provide therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
• Teach patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
• Communicate pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
• Research and stay abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
• Deliver home care therapy to home bound patients.
• Increase weekly average patient visit volume through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
• Continually improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
• Quickly learn new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
• Increase patient roster by more than 50% in 1 quarter through development of promotional content with marketing team/website developers.

• Worked as Physical Therapist in outpatient PT clinic providing physical therapy to patients with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during motor vehicular accidents.
• Performed initial PT evaluation, PT re-evaluation, Assessment, Plan of Care, setting treatment goals and performing PT treatment techniques based on evidence-based approach for patients based on their individual personal and occupational requirements.
• Managed caseload of 30-45 patients consisting of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions due to motor vehicle accidents, pre/post orthopedic surgery,
• Supervised physical therapy assistant, 2-3 PT aides in treatment and management of orthopedic and neurological conditions to improve patient outcomes.
• Consistently exceeded individual clinic volume goal by >15% demonstrating exceptional retention of repeat clientele and personal time management skills.
• Implemented optimization of evaluation and SOAP documentation templates and optimized billing codes ensuring maximum reimbursement for clinic while remaining compliant with regulations of each respective insurance.
• Participated in marketing events such as luncheons, local primary care office visits, lectures, MD and surgeon observations to connect with community, patients and referring doctors.
• Worked with an inter-disciplinary team of physicians, physician assistants, MD’s, DO, pain management specialists, chiropractors, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and aides in developing plan of care for patients and providing individualized quality care for best clinical outcomes.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Head Teaching Assistant with entry level DPT professors Dr. Christine Wilson and Dr. Henry Garcia.
• Assisted in physical therapy simulated labs for Acute Care and Cardiopulmonary classes; helped Professor prepare lecture outline and student schedule.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
• Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
• Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
• Assisted faculty with copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.

• Worked as intern in outpatient rehab facility in Redlands seeing over 40 patients/week, supervised by PT Clinical Instructor, treated patients with orthopedic conditions and sports related injuries, delegated work to PT aide, assisted in medical documentation.
• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

• Worked with team of 12 physical therapists in area of Orthopedic and Advanced Sports Rehabilitation
• Participated in screening and educational programs for prevention of sports injuries in Marathon runners.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

• Provided physical therapy services for 800-bed Multi-specialty Acute Care Hospital encompassing inpatient and outpatient department and Home Health.
• Involved in ICU rehabilitation (post-surgical Cardiac, Neurology, Oncology and Critical Care units) acute and post-acute rehabilitation of various Orthopedic , Neuromuscular, Cardiopulmonary, Vascular, Pediatric, Geriatric and Women’s Health conditions.
• Jointly developed plan of care and executed Physician prescribed PT programs for medically complex patients of all age groups based upon patient’s physical examination and functional needs with team of about 35 Physical therapists, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Prosthetist and Orthotist to achieve maximal functional outcome; maintained patient progress and medical records to help achieve and maintain quality patient care.

• Observed and helped senior physical therapists develop and implement inpatient plan of care.
• Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.

• Worked as intern in Orthopedic, Cardiac, Neurology, Critical Care, Pediatric, Burns and Labor Injury units.
• Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Administered therapeutic treatments to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
• Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
• Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.