Mariam Bokhari

• Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
• Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
• Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
• Conducted safety training and education to 30-100 employees on a weekly basis to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
• Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
• Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
• Developed and implemented safety policies such as Emergency action plan training and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
• Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.

• Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees approx. 25-30 staff members to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
• Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility which is 14 Assisted Living buildings to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
• Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads and notified the V.P. of staffing constraints.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both children and adults with Special Needs and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations especially during Pandemic.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Organized and facilitated Case Rehabilitation department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents Medicaid applications.
• Leading a team of extremely talented PTs/OTs/SLPs for" Kid'z thrive program", a program that is lead in order to improve children with special needs with behavioral needs.

• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength in person Seminars for a strength of 100-200 people .
• Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
• Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises for ongoing issues.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
• Conducted Health Camps at various cities such as Connecticut , Chicago , New Jersey, Maryland ,Virginia and Atlanta servicing communities.

• Provided Home Care Physical therapy services to approx. 35-40 patients per week & across all age groups including pediatrics geriatric populations tailoring interventions according to each client's unique requirements.
• Led group therapy sessions targeting specific conditions or functional limitations promoting peer support motivation among participants.
• Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

• Responsible for initial evaluations for the geriatric patients with orthopedic/neurological/cardiac conditions post operatively /non-surgical for approx. 30-35 patients on a daily basis.
• Provided appropriate goals, treatment interventions, perform timely reexaminations along with appropriate equipment devices at the time of discharge.
• Supervise PTAs and monitor their plan for progress.

• Home care skilled therapy for 35 patients per week that are homebound.
• Full time physical therapist responsible for evaluations for patients with various medical conditions ranging from orthopedic, neurological, medically complex, cardiac patients for appropriate plan of care for a safe discharge from sub-acute care.

• Provide physical therapy services for a 200-bed, specialized Sub acute-care and long-term care nursing home.
• Assess patient’s rehabilitative needs, develop patient plans and treatment goals and conduct physician prescribed PT programs.
• Train PT assistants in physical-rehabilitation-therapy treatments.
• Provided treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
• Conducted weekly meetings with the administrative staff to maximize the productivity of rehab unit.
• Documented patients’ progress and completed discharge summaries, home-program treatment plans and other documentation.
• Ensured paperwork was timely, accurate and complete.
• Ensure services follow professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirement.

• Direct physical therapy services for a monthly case load of 350 patients approx. by developing strategic treatment plans.
• Provide individually designed programs of physical treatment to alleviate and relieve pain as well as prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Record prognosis, treatment response, and progress in patient's chart and enter information into computer for maintenance of records.
• Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or diseases.
• Assist with insurance eligibilities for patients and supervising the medical staff.

Responsible for performing patient evaluation for 25-30 patients per day, setting patient exercise parameters, managing post-operative pain and rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions like ACL reconstruction, total knee replacement cases, hip replacement, post fracture cases.

• One on one physical therapy re-assessment for patients.
• Major outpatient orthopedic care.

• Responsibilities involved examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions for all incoming patients approx. 35-40 patients per day.
• Prescribed Ther-Ex, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, PNF, electronic documentation, evaluations, discharge, patient education, writing HEPs, and other aspects of patient care.
• Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.