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Varda Palnitkar

Physical Therapist
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Accomplished Physical Therapist from TheraAide Rehab LLC, specializing in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Expert in patient assessment and treatment planning. Fluent in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication across diverse patient populations. Excelled in team collaboration and patient-focused therapy, significantly improving functional mobility and quality of care. Possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Current aim is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Inpatient physical therapy setting preferred.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

TheraAide Rehab LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Optimized clinic efficiency by managing schedules, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and delegating tasks among staff members.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
  • Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
  • Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2001 -

Bachelors in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy

Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences
Ahmedabad, India
05.2001 -

Skills

Patient Assessment

Work Availability

monday
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Software

Experience in using clinicient EMR for documentation of patient charts

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Timeline

Physical Therapist

TheraAide Rehab LLC
06.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Exercise Science

Long Island University
05.2001 -

Bachelors in Physiotherapy - Physical Therapy

Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences
05.2001 -
Varda PalnitkarPhysical Therapist