Physical therapy
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Helped patients complete their exercises, supporting them throughout the process of rehabilitation, limiting their frustration, and increasing their motivation levels. Developed courses on post-training self-care, which resulted in a reduction in dysfunction reoccurrences.

• Assisted 35 regular patients per week with recovering physical motions and limb balance following profound injuries, including stroke, loss of limb, traumatic brain injury, and paralysis.
• Increased recovery time by 9% by utilizing new ultrasound equipment to increase blood flow to damaged foot tissue during therapy sessions, focusing on tendinitis, fractures, and strains.
• Tracked the effects of treatments at various stages and discussed with senior PTs and other healthcare professionals about modifying the patients’ plans to obtain better results.
• Aided 10+ patients per day in performing their therapeutic exercises through manual therapy, utilizing stretching, mobilization, and warming up of joints before each new exercise.
• Crafted therapeutic programs to restore muscle strength through heat and light stimulation.

Managed a busy and predominantly personal injury-based clinic specializing in physical therapy and chiropractic care. Collaborated with referring physicians from numerous health facilities in the Gotham City metropolitan area to provide optimal and transformative patient care.

• Conducted MRI and X-Ray tests as requested by the referring doctors or as determined necessary to properly diagnose patients.
• Increased the clinic’s productivity and efficiency by developing and instituting group-based physical therapy sessions.
• Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient examinations and medical histories to ensure nutrition and exercise regimens were safe for each situation.
• Created informational materials such as pamphlets and brochures to help patients better understand treatment plans and personal care.
• Implemented fresh ideas to increase the number of new patients and improve the level of satisfaction of existing patients during their visits.

Collaborated with senior therapists and head nurses to deliver quality care to mentally unstable patients in a 300-bed trauma center. Offered therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, motor coordination, and endurance.

• Offered one on one expert evaluations to 18 daily residents suffering from complex illnesses and coordinated with nursing staff to provide safe treatments and assistance.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to educate patients and their families about the importance of rehab programs and how to handle post-treatment care.
• Administered 12 daily evaluations and developed customized treatment programs to increase patients' engagement in daily activities and instrumental activities.
• Prepared and conducted specialized Occupational Therapy treatment plans for 40+ patients, discussing progress status and achievement of goals during each session.
• Assessed patients' rehabilitative needs, provided home equipment recommendations, and trained families on how to help their loved ones decrease the risk of injuries and maximize recovery time.