PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Posted on: 2009-08-22

Experience Summary • Over six years of clinical experience in Physical therapy & Rehabilitation. • Two Years of International experience in Dubai, U.A.E. • American Safety & Health Institute Authorized BLS & First Aid Instructor. • Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation. • Functioned as a Faculty for internship students. • Bangalore Medical College Alumnus. Work Experience Madras Medical Mission Hospital April 2008 to Nov 2008&May 2009 to Aug2009. Chennai, India. Madras Medical Mission is a 250 bedded super specialty hospital dedicated for the care of cardiac, renal transplant, organ transplant and reproductive medicine patients and perform about 2000 open-heart surgeries every year in the institute of Cardio- vascular Diseases, which includes routine Adult & Pediatric operations, Heart & Lung transplants. Senior Physiotherapist Job Description: • Managed independently the adult & pediatric cardiac surgical patients, renal transplant, organ transplant and reproductive medicine patients in the ICU, CCU, MICU, Transplant ICU and post-operative wards. • Managed & Treated the post operative situations for the complicated surgeries like Heart and Lung Transplant, Tran myocardial Laser Revisualization, High-risk Coronary Artery Bypass, AVR, MVR, Bentall’s procedures and IABP patients. • Assisted the intensivist in intubations and extubation. • Functioned as the Faculty for Bachelors and Masters Students in physical therapy, seeking internship training in this institution. • Apt in various techniques of chest physiotherapy ,PFT, pain management, preventive cardiology, wound healing, pre and post natal exercises, weight reduction, mobilization and relaxation techniques and also effective in managing ventilatory and Tracheostomy patients. Cedars-Jebal Ali International Hospital December 2006 to Feb 2008 Dubai, U.A.E. Physiotherapist Job Description: • Perform and interpret tests to assist in differential diagnosis, and to determine the degree of impairment of relevant aspect such as muscular strength, motor development, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency. • Plan and implement initial and subsequent treatment programs on the basis of test findings within the scope of physical therapy. • Perform muscle strength evaluation and quantification. • Perform accurate joint range of motion measurements. • Offer exercises to increase strength, endurance and co-ordination for either specific muscle group or the entire body. • Provide joint range of motion and stretching exercises, joint mobilization to increase and maintain range of motion. • Offer various physical therapy modalities to relive pain or alter physiological status. • Evaluate and offer exercises to improve sitting and standing balance, transfers and ambulation, transfers and ambulation including wheelchair and bipedal ambulation. • Assess and train for independence in activities of daily living. • Assess the need to use assistive devices and train the patient is called for. • Aid in home instructions to make the environment barrier free and accessible. • Plan appropriate home exercise program for the patient with regular follow-up. Ramakrishna Hospital, October 2003 to May 2006 Bangalore, India. Physiotherapist • Perform and interpret tests to assist in differential diagnosis, and to determine the degree of impairment of relevant aspect such as muscular strength, motor development, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency. • Plan and implement initial and subsequent treatment programs based on test findings within the scope of physical therapy. • Performing evaluation, assessment and treatment of patients. • Worked in various units and managed cases related to Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatric, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiac and Geriatric rehabilitation. Professional Qualification DEGREE: BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY YEAR OF PASSING: NOVEMBER 2002 COLLEGE: BANGALORE MEDICAL COLLEGE, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY: RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE Examinations & Certifications Cleared Department of Health Licensure Examination Dubai, U.A.E.-Passed December2006 American Safety & Health Institute Authorized BASIC INSTRUCTOR BLS & FIRST AID Training center ID: CEDA 17, Cedars- Jebal Ali International Hospital, DUBAI. Memberships LIFE TIME MEMBER OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IAP REGD NO: L-12019 Seminars & Conferences Attended PHYSIO UTSAV: Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore. (3rd July 1999) CME Program: Sridevi college of Physiotherapy, Tumkur. (9th March 2002) Subject: NDT, Bobath and spinal manipulation CME Program: Madras Medical Mission, Chennai. (9th August 2008). Subject: Operation Golden Hour on Cardiovascular Emergencies. Internship Clinical experience of 6 months in various departments of Victoria Hospital, Jayadeva Cardiac Hospital and Leprosy Hospital, Bangalore. Physiotherapy in Surgery Medicine, OBG, Orthopedics, Leprosy, CardioThoracicSurgeryIncluding ICU, Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Also participated in various Medical camps and workshops. Computer Skills Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office & Windows XP Personal Details Name Lijo Thomas Date of birth 30/05/1981 Nationality Indian Sex Female Marital status Married Languages known English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil. Passport No F 3343797 Visa Status L 2 visa. Objective To work with dedication and perseverance to achieve the best and excel through hard work and to contribute to the organization goals by effectively using conceptual skills and knowledge gained by education and experience. .