Rajani Pagare
Bridgewater,New Jersey
Summary
Committed professional with several years of experience in academic and Clinical landscape, including student evaluation. creative teaching methods implementation as well as proficient in evaluating and treating patients from varied fields. Eager contributions to professional efforts to assist student development or patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor
DES Brijlal Jindal college Of Physiotherapy
Pune, MAHARASHTRA
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided instruction in Cardiovascular and Respiratory PT, therapeutic exercises, yoga, burns, and exercise physiology subjects, including lecture and laboratory classes.
- Actively involved in treating acute care patients alongside my students, helping them translate theoretical knowledge into real-world applications.
- Helped postgraduate students to improvise the dissertation synopsis.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as lectures, readings, assignments, and exams.
- Conducted research related to the field of study.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences
- Collaborated with staff members to design curricula for new courses or programs
- Supervised graduate students in their thesis research projects
- Mentored faculty members in teaching methods and best practices
- Served on university-wide committees tasked with developing assessment tools.
- Attended meetings with administrators concerning budgetary matters
- Organized seminars, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline
- Worked closely with library personnel to ensure access to relevant resources
- Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department
- Provided guidance to the underprivileged students.
- Fostered relationships with industry professionals to create internship opportunities for students
- Developed partnerships between the university and external organizations to promote research collaborations.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process
- Actively participated in departmental committee evaluation of peers as well as promotion and tenure votes.
Associate Professor
DES Brijlal Jindal College Of Physiotherapy
Pune, MAHARASHTRA
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with department staff to ensure proper scheduling of classes and events.
- Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
- Advised undergraduate and graduate students on academic matters such as course selection and career paths.
- Mentored junior faculty members on teaching methods and scholarly writing techniques.
- Compiled data from surveys administered to assess student satisfaction with courses.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving student engagement during lectures or discussions.
- Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
- Sought training in effective teaching methods to reach upper-level undergraduate students.
Senior Physiotherapist Cosultant
Healing Touch Hospital
Pune, MAHARASHTRA
03.2009 - 06.2013
- Provided physical therapy treatment to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, obstetric, and gynecological impairments.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities and developed measurable goals for rehabilitation.
- Instructed patients in proper use of therapeutic exercise, mobility aids, and assistive devices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop integrated approaches to patient care management.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to federal regulations and organizational policy.
- Evaluated outcomes of treatments rendered by physical therapists and made necessary changes as needed.
- Advised families on home health care needs following hospitalization or long-term illness.
- Provided consultation services regarding appropriate equipment selection for optimal patient comfort and safety.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Lecturer
Sancheti Institute College Of Physiotherapy
Pune, MAHARASHTRA
03.2004 - 12.2009
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
Lecturer
The Oxford College Of Physiotherapy
Bangaluru, Karnataka
07.2002 - 08.2004
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
Junior Physiotherapist
Topiwala National Medical College
Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA
08.1998 - 05.2002
- Worked in OPD and the indoor patient department.
- Involved in treating orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary patients.
- Worked in the intensive Pediatric Care Unit for two years.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals, and promote the restoration of functional abilities.
- Evaluated patient's range of motion, muscle strength and functional abilities to assess level of impairment or disability.
- Performed therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and posture.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs and canes.
- Developed home exercise programs for patients based on their specific needs.
- Educated patients and families about different conditions, treatments and lifestyle modifications needed to maintain health goals.
Junior Demonstrator
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital
Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA
01.1997 - 07.1997
- Helped the faculty with therapeutic exercise laboratory.
- Prepared for the practical demonstration of MMT, mobility exercises, breathing exercises, and frenkels exercises.
- Supervised under-graduate students in the laboratory.
Education
Master of Science - Cardiovascular And Respiratory Physiotherapy
Lokmanya Tilak Medical College
Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India11-1998
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra05-1996
Skills
- In-class lectures
- Clinical teaching
- Patient evaluation
- Planning treatment goals
- Graduate student support
- Faculty communication
- Student assessments
- Student performance evaluation
- Class organization
- Research proposals
- Departmental leadership
- Mentoring students
- Motivation
Affiliations
- I am a dog lover; I helped feed stray dogs during the COVID lockdown period, and I help my friends with their dog walking, so I am a freelance dog walker
- I love experimenting in the kitchen
- I enjoy gardening
Accomplishments
- I earned a Head of the Department (Cardiovascular & Respiratory PT) role in my last job
- Received excellent feedback from my students during the annual course evaluation
- Chairman of Board of research studies
- Chairman of Library Committee
- Chairman of the underprivileged students committee
- Organized a workshop on pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation
- Organized a successful health education program on International Women's Day
- Organized a successful health screening camp on World Heart Day
- Seven publications in peer-reviewed journals
Certification
- Certification in Basic and Advanced Health Education Technology
- Certification in Summary Statistics (online) at Johns Hopkins University
- Certification in BLS (AHA)
- Licensed in New York State
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Marathi
Native/ Bilingual
Workshops
- Aerobics and Pilates Instructor Course
- International Seminar on Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in 2016 at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, Resource Speaker Elizabeth Dean
- Workshop on Understanding Pelvic Complex: A Simplified Manual Therapy Approach
- Workshop on Manual Therapy, Mulligan Mobilization
- Workshop on the Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer at TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Gap Period
- Moved to the United States in July 2022
- Completed five online professional courses at the University of Montana and Arcadia University
- Completed a college composition course at Barton County Community College
- Passed NPTE in October 2024 on the 1st attempt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professor
DES Brijlal Jindal college Of Physiotherapy
12.2017 - 06.2022
Associate Professor
DES Brijlal Jindal College Of Physiotherapy
06.2013 - 12.2017
Senior Physiotherapist Cosultant
Healing Touch Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2013
Lecturer
Sancheti Institute College Of Physiotherapy
03.2004 - 12.2009
Lecturer
The Oxford College Of Physiotherapy
07.2002 - 08.2004
Junior Physiotherapist
Topiwala National Medical College
08.1998 - 05.2002
Junior Demonstrator
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital
01.1997 - 07.1997
Master of Science - Cardiovascular And Respiratory Physiotherapy
Lokmanya Tilak Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
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