HINAL PUROHIT
Teaneck,USA
Summary
Healthcare Management professional with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) concentration in Healthcare Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University (GPA: 3.88). Over five years of clinical and leadership experience as a Physical Therapist in India, focusing on cardiac rehabilitation and patient education. Expertise in health policy, operations management, and global health communication, effectively linking clinical knowledge with administrative strategy to enhance healthcare quality and efficiency. Proven track record as a Graduate Assistant in research and academic publishing, committed to skill development and contributing to dynamic teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative and academic support for students of all the academic programs.
- Coordinated events and workshops for student engagement initiatives.
- Assist faculty with curriculum organization, data management, and research coordination.
- Contribute to developing materials and outreach strategies for student engagement.
- Managed administrative tasks for department operations and communications.
Physical Therapist
U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre
, India
12.2016 - 12.2022
- Led a multidisciplinary team delivering cardiac rehabilitation programs for pre-surgical, post-surgical, and chronic patients of all age groups.
- Designed and implemented patient counseling and education sessions, improving adherence to long-term care plans.
- Managed workflow efficiency, treatment planning, and interdepartmental coordination in a high-volume healthcare setting.
- Telemedicine education for patients and relatives, promoting public health education.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions for challenging cases.
Physical Therapist
Mission Health
, India
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Delivered individualized rehabilitation care across diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize care plans and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop effective treatment plans.
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
Rotating Internship
S.B.B. College of Physiotherapy (V.S. General Hospital)
Ahmedabad, India
07.2015 - 11.2015
- 22 weeks at S.B.B. College of Physiotherapy (V.S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad.
- Two weeks at Jaya Rehabilitation Institute & Research Centre, Kutch.
- Two weeks at the Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Healthcare Management
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ12-2025
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) -
CHARUSAT University, Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
Anand, India12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Public speaking and health education
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Project coordination and policy analysis
- Cross-cultural collaboration and counseling
- Healthcare operations and social media management
- Research proficiency
Certification
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 (ACE-approved), 2022
- Advanced Taping - 6 ECU Credits, 2020
- Neuropsychology (3-Month Course), 2021
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 2017
Projects And Interests
- Health Communication Campaign Development
- Community Health Research and Field Work
- Counseling and Patient Education
- Global Health Policy and Outreach
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Native
- Gujarati, Native
Training
- Delegate - National Model United Nations, Engaged in global policy debate and health diplomacy
- Attendee - 68th United Nations Conference, Focused on health equity and communication strategies
- National Physio Summit Conference, 2013, 2014
- Guj State Conphycs, 2013
- Seminar on Chiropractic & Physiotherapy, Spinal Disorders
- Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation Workshop, 2018
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Workshop, 2018
Research And Academic Projects
- Biomechanical Evaluation and Comparison Between Normal Foot and Flat Foot, Bachelor's Research Project
- Correlation Between Functional Disability and Proprioception in Bilateral Osteoarthritis Knee, Internship Project
Coursework
- Human Resource Management
- Ethics in Healthcare Management
- Global Health Issues
- Healthcare Project Management
- Public & Non-Profit Management
- Organizational Theory
- Elder Care: Legal Issues
- Cities in Crisis
- Budgeting & Finance
- Public Policy Administration
- Analytical Methods / Managerial Decision-Making
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre
12.2016 - 12.2022
Physical Therapist
Mission Health
02.2016 - 11.2016
Rotating Internship
S.B.B. College of Physiotherapy (V.S. General Hospital)
07.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Healthcare Management
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) -
CHARUSAT University, Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy