PARITA LAVINGIA
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated physical therapist with over 10 years of experience in assessing conditions, identifying injury risks, and establishing effective recovery goals. Known for a hardworking and analytical approach, adept at delivering direct care while developing tailored treatment plans that empower individuals to achieve rehabilitation objectives. Committed to fostering positive patient outcomes through compassionate support and evidence-based practices. Eager to contribute expertise and passion for patient care in a new role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center, SNF
Staten Island, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Provide skilled physical therapy services for geriatric, medically complex, ventilator-dependent, orthopedic, and amputee patients in a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Independently perform evaluations, reassessments, treatment planning, prosthetic training, and patient management as the primary PT in the facility.
- Supervise and coordinate Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care and continuity of services.
- Deliver gait, balance, strengthening, transfer, prosthetic, post-operative, and functional mobility training to improve patient safety, recovery, and independence.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation, develop individualized home exercise programs, and educate patients and families on mobility, body mechanics, and long-term self-care strategies.
Physical therapist
Prestige Health Wellness, Outpatient
Manhattan, NY
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Supported patients in achieving pain management goals through application of specialized modalities and therapeutic interventions.
Physical therapist
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, SNF
Brooklyn, NY
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Evaluated short term care as well as long term care patients and determined appropriate evaluation procedures and treatment plan according to patient needs and medical history.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in patients’ documentation using Rehab optima, Sigma care.
- Supervised certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Physical therapist assistant
The Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, SNF
Brooklyn, NY
12.2017 - 06.2024
- Experienced in treating short term and long term care patients in various age groups.
- Treatment protocols, treatment modifications, follow – up.
- Patient and family member education regarding home health exercises, home modifications.
- Knowledgeable in patients’ documentation using Rehab optima, Sigma care, PCC.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in MDS, GG coding etc.
- Experienced working as individually as well as in a collaboration with MD, physiatrist, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision making process.
- Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from pre-post-surgical conditions, cardio-pulmonary conditions, cancer, stroke and other major health crises to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
Physical therapist (Limited permit) / Physical therapist assistant
Top Rehab, Out-Patient
Brooklyn, NY
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Evaluation, examination, treatment protocol, follow-up.
- Knowledgeable in documentation using Web PT.
- Experienced working as rehabilitation team and also administrating and supervising rehab technicians.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in various therapeutic protocols, aquatic therapy, modalities.
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Reneau Rehab, Outpatient
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted in examination, exercise protocol and training for fitness improvement.
- Assisted in treating patients with all age groups with variety of condition (orthopedic, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, traumatic, pre-& post-surgical conditions) with manual therapy as well as aquatic Therapy.
- Assisted physical therapist in exercises, monitoring and documentation in out-patient care as well as home health care.
Physical Therapist
Lavingia Orthopedic Hospital, Acute care
India
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Treated patients as a part of rehabilitation team as well as an independently.
- Treated patients with various orthopedic conditions. (fracture, implants, ORIF, arthroplasty, tendon repairs, joint replacements), includes pre operative and post operative patient.
Physical Therapist
Home Health Care
India
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Treated patients with various age groups for orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Created home exercise programs and educated patient self-monitoring skills.
- Educated and trained patients and as well as family member(s).
Physical Therapist
Shree Santaram Rehabilitation Charitable Trust Center, Outpatient
India
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Evaluation, treatment plan, follow up, treatment modification.
- Treated patients with Orthopedic, neurological, traumatic conditions and sport injuries of all age groups (pediatrics, adults, geriatrics).
- Administration of the staff includes rehab technician and physical therapy assistants.
Education
Master of Science - Fitness And Health Promotion
Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance
Toronto, ONMaster of Science - Exercise Physiology
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences
India01-2010
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Exercise demonstrations
- Physical therapy experience
- Conducting clinical tests
- Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati
- Patient-focused care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Time management
- Clinical documentations
- Team works and Collaboration
- Home exercise programs
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed Physical therapist, NY
- License physical therapist assistant, NY
- Continuing Educational Courses, online as well as facility generated.
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Physical Therapist
New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center, SNF
07.2025 - Current
Physical therapist
Prestige Health Wellness, Outpatient
03.2025 - 06.2025
Physical therapist
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, SNF
07.2024 - 02.2025
Physical therapist assistant
The Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, SNF
12.2017 - 06.2024
Physical therapist (Limited permit) / Physical therapist assistant
Top Rehab, Out-Patient
11.2016 - 11.2017
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Reneau Rehab, Outpatient
02.2016 - 11.2016
Physical Therapist
Shree Santaram Rehabilitation Charitable Trust Center, Outpatient
04.2011 - 07.2012
Physical Therapist
Lavingia Orthopedic Hospital, Acute care
08.2010 - 12.2012
Physical Therapist
Home Health Care
08.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Fitness And Health Promotion
Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance