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Nikita Joshi

Pullman,WA

Summary

Physical therapist with extensive experience in the UK and India. Currently working towards getting licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Washington. Actively seeking clinical observership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

First Contact Practitioner

Surrey Physio Ltd.
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Served as the first point of contact in primary care to assess patients presenting with musculoskeletal symptoms.
  • Examined medical reports and assessed patients to
    determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment while also assessing for concerning red flags.
  • Monitored patients' progress and referred patients requiring other specific medical attention and/or onward referral pathways, saving GP time.
  • Discussed treatment options in detail with the patient. Planned and advised treatment to improve circulation,
    restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
  • Advised patients in improving and maintaining helpful posture and other exercises and adapted treatment as necessary.
  • Offered advice on injury prevention and education on how to promote patient's future health and well-being.
  • Wrote up patients' case notes and reports, maintained their records and managed caseload efficiently.

Physiotherapist

Nikita Joshi’s Physiotherapy
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assessed and treated musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy patients.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability in adult and geriatric patients with musculoskeletal symptoms.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Carried out therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy, scar mobilization, exercise therapy, kinesiotaping and rigid taping to address patient needs and concerns.
  • Since it was my private practice, I was in charge of networking with fellow healthcare professionals, maintaining inventory, scheduling the patients as well as managing the clinical as well as home care sector.
  • Liaised with Orthopedic doctors and Rheumatologists to keep them updated with patients' progress in the pre-operative and post- operative rehabilitation phases.

Remote Physiotherapist

Private Practice
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Treated Musculoskeletal patients and athletes. My duties included carrying assessment of patients via online video consultations during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Discussed with patients in detail about their condition, treatment options and rehabilitation goals and made treatment plans to enable them in becoming self-reliant in the lockdown phase in India.
  • Educated families and caregivers on assisting patients safely with the home exercise programs where necessary.
  • Used physiotherapy exercise software (SimpleSet) to make home exercise programs to enhance better understanding and adherence by the patients.
  • Collaborated with fellow healthcare professionals to devise techniques to improve healthcare delivery in remote circumstances.

Physiotherapist

The H.E.A.L Institute
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for assessment and treatment of Musculoskeletal patients, athletes, post-surgical patients.
  • My role entailed conducting detailed patient assessments, planning and executing rehabilitation goals in accordance to patient expectations and ensuring safe return-to-sport.
  • Served, communicated and consulted as member of interdisciplinary team of Orthopedic doctors, coaches, nutritionists, strength and conditioning trainers and sports massage therapists to deliver holistic and appropriate care to the patients.
  • The clinic was also attached with a hospital and my duties extended to treating ICU patients with chest physiotherapy and bed mobility.
  • Used rehabilitation techniques such as Exercise therapy, Manual therapy, Dry Needling, Chest Physiotherapy, Postural Drainage along with Breathing Exercises.

Assistant Physiotherapist

Ameya Polyclinic
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assessed and treated Musculoskeletal adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of Dr. Rekha Shanbhag.
  • My duties included assisting Dr. Rekha in managing the patient load in a busy outpatient clinic efficiently, seeing about 12-15 patients on an average per day.
  • Treatment plans included using electrotherapy, exercise therapy and manual therapy.

Education

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

Cardiff University
Cardiff, UK.
10.2020

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th) -

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Pune, India
05.2017

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Goal setting
  • Compassionate
  • Advanced patient evaluation
  • Directing treatment plans
  • Injury prevention and patient-centered treatment approach
  • Skilled with manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy, and dynamic taping
  • Adherence to evidence-based practice and healthcare regulations
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • 50+ hours of Continuing Professional Education courses through Physiopedia Plus, NHS CPD coursepages.
  • Dry Needling conducted by Dr Prakkash Sharoff in August 2017 in Mumbai, India.
  • Internationally certification in Advanced Dynamic Taping conducted by Ryan Kendrick in July 2017 in Mumbai, India.
  • International certification of Dynamic taping conducted by, Dr Gopakumar in Mumbai in 2017 in Mumbai, India.
  • Rehabilitation of Quadriplegic in 2017 conducted by Paraplegic Foundation in Mumbai, India.
  • Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation at Sion Hospital, Mumbai in 2017 in Mumbai, India.
  • Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapy held in Mumbai by Dr Deepak Kumar, Capri Institute in 2015 in Mumbai, India.

License

Title: Physiotherapist 

Registration Body: Health and Care Professions Council, UK 

Registration Number: PH121004 

Period: 05/01/2022 to 04/30/2024

Timeline

First Contact Practitioner

Surrey Physio Ltd.
11.2021 - 04.2023

Physiotherapist

Nikita Joshi’s Physiotherapy
09.2020 - 11.2021

Remote Physiotherapist

Private Practice
03.2020 - 08.2020

Physiotherapist

The H.E.A.L Institute
11.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Physiotherapist

Ameya Polyclinic
08.2017 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

Cardiff University

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th) -

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

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