Priyanka Mehta
Edison,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant seeking full-time or PRN opportunity in Home Health Care or Outpatient Setting with a focus in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Manual Therapy. Well-versed in a broad range of PT programs, treatments, and modalities restoring function and mitigating disability for diseased and injured patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Health Plus Physical Therapy
Edison, NJ
02.2019 - Current
- Provided treatment to patients suffering from sports-related injuries to prevent loss of sensitivity as well mobility.
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to patients.
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and treatments using WebPT .
- Improved patient muscle strength through progressive resisted exercise and re-education of balance reactions, walking and daily living skills.
- Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
- Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, pilates and taping to improve patient movement and functions.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
Indore Institute of Medical Science
India04.2003
Skills
- Range of Motion Exercises and Stretching Exercises
- HIPAA Requirements
- Functional Improvements
- Therapeutic Exercise and Equipment
- Patient Medical Histories
- Progress Reports
- Safety Procedures
- Pain Management Techniques
- Filing Paperwork
- Treatments and Therapies
- Balance Disorder
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Health Plus Physical Therapy
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy
Indore Institute of Medical Science
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