CHIRAG PANDYA
Physiotherapist
Vadodara,India
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with 14 years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
The Physio care
Okotoks, AB
10.2023 - Current
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Sterling Hospital.
Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
09.2009 - 07.2023
- Developing and implementing treatment protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation patients.
- Conducting assessments of patient needs, abilities, and functional limitations.
- Supervising the work of other physiotherapists and rehab professionals in providing treatment to patients.
- Creating therapeutic exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs.
- Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is provided to patients.
- Monitoring progress of patients throughout their course of treatment, adjusting plans accordingly if needed.
- Developing strategies for improving access to services for people who have physical disabilities or chronic health conditions.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to the practice of physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine.
- Managing budgets, resources, and personnel within a department or organization.
- Designing research studies aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and therapies used in physio-rehabilitation settings.
- Educating staff members about new developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
- Organizing outreach activities such as seminars or workshops aimed at educating people about physical therapy options available to them.
- Staying up-to-date on best practices in the field through continuing education courses.
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as record keeping, scheduling appointments, preparing reports.
- Identifying potential areas of improvement in existing methods of delivery for services related to physio-rehabilitation medicine.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Education
Canadian Health Care System - Physiotherapy Practice in Canada
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB12-2023
Diploma in Pharmacy -
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopedics -
Skills
- Muscular skeletal disorders
- Sports injuries
- Orthopedics
- Stroke management
- Neurological conditions
- Cardio-thoracic conditions
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Critical care physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation Techniques
Accomplishments
- INTEGRATED TECHNIQUES OF SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION, OCT-2007
- BESICS OF CARDIO PULMONARY REHABILITATION, APRIL-2007
- MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE, OCT-2007
- MOTOR RELEARNING PROGRAMME FOR STROKE, 2007
- MULLIGAN MANUAL THERAPY, AUG-2008(REG.NO-2676/T/B/65)
- GERIATRIC REHABILITATION, MAR-2008
- PILATES GATEWAY TO CORE STABILITY, SEP-2015
- MANUAL THERAPY OF LUMBAR SPINE, AUG-2009
- TRAINED IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT(BLS-AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION)
- CERTIFIED BLS PROVIDER
Key Areas Of Excellence
- EXPERIENCED IN USING DIFFERENT REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT
- ABILITY TO WORK WITH PATIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSES AND NEEDS
- EXPERIENCED WITH WRITTEN AND VERBAL DISCHARGE/ONWARD REFERRAL PROCEDURES
- HAVING A CARING ATTITUDE WHEN SUPPORTING PATIENTS DURING THERAPY SESSIONS
- SHOWING TOLERANCE AND PATIENCE WHEN DEALING WITH PATIENTS, RELATIVES AND CARERS
- EXCELLENT ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE DIFFERENT METHODS, ACTIONS AND POSITIONS
Degrees
- D.PHARM
- B.PHYSIO
- M.PHYSIO
- M.I.A.P
Head Of Department
PHYSIOTHERAPY, 2009, PRESENT, STERLING HOSPITAL, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Career History
- Providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to both inpatient and outpatients by improving physical strength, cognition, mobility and quality of life in patients of all ages
- Evaluating, planning and delivering bespoke physiotherapy plans to meet the needs of individual patients
- Being involved in a patient's pre-admission and follow-up care
- Working with special needs infants and toddlers who are suffering from a variety of medical conditions such as cognitive development delay, low muscle tone, mobility impairment and developmental co-ordination disorder.
- Supporting patients recovering from surgery
- Assisting patients recovering from a wide range of accidents (sports, fall or car accidents resulting in back, neck, limb or joint conditions)
- Supporting elderly people to increase their mobility and liaising with the Occupational Therapists to ensure that the patients have access to all the equipment, devices and resources that they require
- Performing routine physical examinations and inspections
- Liaising with GPs, doctors, nurses, consultants, OTs and other health or social care professional regarding a wide range of medical issues
- Assisting the paediatric consultants with diagnosing certain diseases
- Maintaining a high standard of work and professionalism at all time
Personal Information
Title: PHYSIOTHERAPIST
References
- DR.RITESH SHAH, CONSULTANT INTENSIVIST AND CRITICAL CARE DIRECTOR, STERLING HOSPITAL, VADODARA, INDIA, 9825095489
- DR.RAKESH LUHANA, CONSULTANT ORTHO SURGEON AND SPORTS MEDICINE, VENUS HOSPITAL, VADODARA, INDIA, 9687700444
Certification
- DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY {DHA} certified license for practice as physiotherapist in UAE .
- CAPR { CANADIAN ALLIENCE PHYSIOTHERAPY REGULATORS } credentials approved to work as physiotherapist in Canada.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
The Physio care
10.2023 - Current
Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Sterling Hospital.
09.2009 - 07.2023
Canadian Health Care System - Physiotherapy Practice in Canada
University of Alberta
Diploma in Pharmacy -
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopedics -
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