Richa Thakkar
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate physiotherapist with a strong desire to provide the highest possible level of patient care. Proven ability to design treatment plans that improve a patient's capacity to perform physical movements and activities freely and confidently. Collaborates effectively with co-workers to provide a welcoming and compassionate environment for patient care. Expert at applying scientific knowledge and technical abilities to restrict or prevent physical impairment and increase mobility in those who have been injured. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support to all patients in order to improve their quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Physiologist
Civil Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
- Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from heart attack, lung cancer, stroke and other major health crises to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
- Monitored patient blood pressure, ECG and distress levels during exercise.
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Mission Healthcare
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs.
- Developed risk factor modification strategies, counseling plans and nutrition education for cardiac patients.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Carried out non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE) to cardiac patients post-event.
Education
Masters in Exercise Science - Physical Therapy
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Parul University
India04.2021
Skills
- Project Implementation
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Safety Understanding
- Nutritional Education
- Surgical Recovery
- Muscle Development
- Orthopedics
- Special Needs Patients
- Empathy
- Physiology
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Clinical Teamwork
- Aquatherapy
- Pain Management
Timeline
Exercise Physiologist
Civil Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Mission Healthcare
10.2020 - 04.2021
Masters in Exercise Science - Physical Therapy
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Parul University