Sureshkumar Balakrishnan
Yonkers,USA
Summary
I am seeking a position of Physiotherapist in a reputed health care facility, where I can use my professional and communicational skills to exceed each client's Willing to relocate: Anywhere Sponsorship required to work in the US
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Physical Therapist
Therapycare Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewing patients medical history and referrals or notes from doctor, surgeons or other healthcare workers
- Diagnosing patients functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns
- Developing individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients goals and the expected outcomes of the plans
- Evaluating and recording a patient's progress, modifying the plan of care and trying new treatment as needed
- Educating patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how to cope with challenges throughout the process
- Using Exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands on therapy, and equipment to ease patients pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness
PTA
Lifemark Health Group
06.2015 - 09.2023
- Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with patient's one on one
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
PTA
CREEKWAY VILLAGE LTC
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
PTA
GRACE AND HAROLD LTC
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
Physiotherapy Assistant - Full Time
VICTORIA PLACE RETIREMENT HOME
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: ACHIEVA HEALTH
- Company Overview: ACHIEVA HEALTH
- Worked for LTC HOMES under REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with patient's one on one
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
- ACHIEVA HEALTH
Physiotherapy Assistant -Full Time
EXTENDICARE LTC HOME
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Conducting group exercise classes, exercises with the patient's one on one
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
Professor
Adhiparasakthi College Of Physiotherapy & Hospital
05.2006 - 08.2012
- Outpatient physiotherapy assessment, setting therapy goals, and clinical decision making following standards of physiotherapy assessment charts and maintaining outpatient cards with reference to demography history, clinical findings, treatment, and progress
- Head of department physiotherapist role in the Adhiparasakthi Hospital in Orthopedics and male surgical wards
- Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
- Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
- Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
- Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback
- Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
- Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
- Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards
Physiotherapist-Asst.prof
Adhiparasakthi College Of Physiotherapy
02.2001 - 05.2004
- Assessed and treated patients with Musculoskeletal, Sports, Neurological, Pediatric and Geriatric problems referred to our Department from different hospitals
- Demonstrated and worked through exercises with patient's one on one and in group
- Regular follow up, education and modification of treatment as required
- Taught patients in self-care and helpful activities of everyday living and appropriate modifications as required
- Reported observations on patient health development and condition to appropriate health professionals
- Maintaining intervention records, ordering, and repairs of therapy equipment
- Performed small repairs and reported faulty equipment to appropriate staff
- Maintained records for example statistics, and inventories, and executed associated duties using a computer and word processing software tools
Physical Therapist
Jaydev Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- To undertake specialized assessment and treatment of patient s as anautonomous practitioner
- Use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine and manage an appropriate treatment plan
- To provide support and advice to other members of the physiotherapy team with regards to the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological and musculoskeletal and cardio-pulmonary conditions
- To maintain a high standard of clinical records and provide written progress and discharge reports for medical colleagues, as required
- To liaise with other Departments to ensure a unified approach to patient care
- To use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Education
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY - REHABILITATIVE ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
MONTANA, USA07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy
Melmaruvathur Tamil Nadu , India 10.1994 - 04.1998
Master of Science - Advanced PT in Orthopaedics
Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy
Melmaruvathur Tamil Nadu , India 05.2004 - 05.2006
RAC - Rehabilitation Administration Certificate Course
The University of Montana
Missoula 01.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
- Acute care
- HIPAA
- Statistics
- Hospital experience
- Budgeting
- Medical records
- EMR systems
- ICD coding
- Pediatrics
- Medical terminology
- Documentation review Education And Training
- Care plans
- Anatomy knowledge
- Supervising experience
- Documentation
Certification
- Physical Therapy License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Professional Highlights
- Proven ability to perform a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan in physio clinic, SNF and hospital
- Ability to work independently as well as a team in any multidisciplinary fast-paced settings
- Strong problem solving skills along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- In-depth knowledge of physiotherapy treatments and techniques
- Strong observational skills that help identify the nature and degree of ailment
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex medical data and test reports
- Performing initial and ongoing assessment to learn about patients' physical condition, signs and symptoms, review their medical history, medical records and referrals from doctors or surgeons
- Diagnosing the movement dysfunction based on initial assessment
- Collaborative goal settings with the patient, patient's family and care giver
- Developing individualized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based physical therapy protocols for persons with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological and pediatric conditions
- Implementing treatment using various exercises, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility and strength, improve level of function and prevent further pain and injury
- Providing ergonomic advice and home exercise program to patients and caregivers
- Keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plan of care accordingly
- Maintaining records of initial evaluation, daily notes, progress notes, re-examination notes and discharge summaries associated with patient care
- Supervising physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aids as appropriate
Timeline
Clinical Physical Therapist
Therapycare Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
RAC - Rehabilitation Administration Certificate Course
The University of Montana
01.2020 - 07.2022
PTA
Lifemark Health Group
06.2015 - 09.2023
PTA
CREEKWAY VILLAGE LTC
12.2013 - 06.2015
PTA
GRACE AND HAROLD LTC
08.2013 - 12.2013
Physiotherapy Assistant - Full Time
VICTORIA PLACE RETIREMENT HOME
01.2013 - 08.2013
Physiotherapy Assistant -Full Time
EXTENDICARE LTC HOME
08.2012 - 12.2012
Professor
Adhiparasakthi College Of Physiotherapy & Hospital
05.2006 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Advanced PT in Orthopaedics
Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy
05.2004 - 05.2006
Physiotherapist-Asst.prof
Adhiparasakthi College Of Physiotherapy
02.2001 - 05.2004
Physical Therapist
Jaydev Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy
10.1994 - 04.1998
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY - REHABILITATIVE ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
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