Purva Malhotra
New Delhi
Summary
Occupational Therapist with a Master’s specialisation in Neurorehabilitation and over one year of clinical experience working with individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, and neurological conditions. Skilled in functional assessment, ADL retraining, and custom splint fabrication to improve upper limb function and independence. Experienced in multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings and committed to delivering patient-centred, function-focused therapy that enhances participation in daily life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Master’s Clinical Rotations – Neurorehabilitation
Kasturba Hospital
Manipal
06.2023 - 06.2024
Rotations in:
• Neuromedicine
• Neurosurgery
Responsibilities included:
• Participating in patient assessments and treatment planning
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Clinical documentation and patient management
• Fabrication of splints and recommendation of assistive devices
Master’s Clinical Rotations
Kasturba Hospital
Manipal
09.2022 - 05.2023
- As part of my Clinical postings, I have experience working in the Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Mental Health, Community Medicine, Neurology, and Paediatrics departments at a tertiary care hospital.
Gained experience in clinical observation, assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation interventions across varied patient populations.
Internship
Dr. Baba sahib Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College
New Delhi
01.2022 - 08.2022
• Clinical exposure in OPD and rotational postings across ICU, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, and Neurology.
• Performed patient assessments, documentation, treatment planning, and therapy session management under supervision.
• Attended a clinical workshop on ACL injury management and rehabilitation.
Bachelor’s Clinical Postings
Majeedia Hospital
New Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical exposure across:
• Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• Neurology
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Gynaecology
• Radiology
Developed foundational clinical skills through monthly rotations across hospital departments.
Education
Master's - occupational therapy (Neuro Rehabilitation)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal07-2024
Bachelor's - Occupational Therapy
Jamia Hamdard
Delhi08-2022
Senior secondary -
Sachdeva Public School
Delhi05-2016
Clinical Expertise
- Neurorehabilitation (Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Disorders)
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training and functional independence
- Upper limb rehabilitation
- Custom splint fabrication and positioning
- Assistive device recommendation and adaptive strategies
- Patient and caregiver education
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation collaboration
- Clinical documentation and rehabilitation planning
Key Expertise: Neurorehabilitation | Upper Limb Rehabilitation | Custom Splint Fabrication
Languages
- Hindi
- English
Experience
Chandigarh Spinal Rehab, Chandigarh
1 year, 2 months
- Delivered occupational therapy interventions for SCI, stroke, and other neurological conditions, focusing on functional independence and ADL training
- Conducted assessments and implemented individualised treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
- Designed and fabricated custom upper-limb splints for positioning, contracture management, and functional support
- Provided patient and caregiver education on home programs, splint use, and adaptive strategies
Certification
56th Annual Conference of AIOTA, 02/01/19, 3 days of conference and pre-conference continuing occupational therapy education program on advanced occupational therapy in neuro rehabilitation
Accomplishments
- Volunteered to be a part of the Occupational Therapy Health Camp organised by the Department of Occupational Therapy, Jamia Hamdard, in October 2019 and handled over 30+ patients., 10/01/19
Timeline
Master’s Clinical Rotations – Neurorehabilitation
Kasturba Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Master’s Clinical Rotations
Kasturba Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
Internship
Dr. Baba sahib Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor’s Clinical Postings
Majeedia Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master's - occupational therapy (Neuro Rehabilitation)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Bachelor's - Occupational Therapy
Jamia Hamdard
Senior secondary -
Sachdeva Public School