Avisha Sheth, PT, DPT, MHS

Experience

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  Physiocare Clinic

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  Student Physical Therapist

  1. Observe and assist the treating physical therapist on multiple cases of musculoskeletal conditions like frozen shoulder, knee osteoarthritis and neurological conditions primarily hemiplegia. 2. Understand and learn the different principles of manual therapy techniques along with importance of continued care and documentation to keep the daily treatment protocols updated.

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  Pad.Dr.D.Y.Patil Hospital,

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

  Physical therapy intern

  1. Assigned duties as a physical therapist intern in various clinical set-ups like orthopedics, surgery, outpatient, and old age home, NGOs, intensive care units.2. Responsibilities included: Evaluation, goal setting, treatment and documentation independently and under supervision. 3. Treatment plan included but was not limited to exercises, modalities and mobilization.

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  Home Health Care

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Physical Therapist

  1. Independently evaluate and treat patients in their home environment. Treatment included-exercise regimens, therapeutic modalities and manual therapy. 2. Case load comprised of low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and stroke. 3. Received patients through physician referrals and direct access.

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  Dr. Jacob’s Physiotherapy Clinic

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Physical Therapist

  1. Being a multi-specialty clinic, the case load comprised of musculoskeletal conditions like adhesive capsulitis, low back pain, and neurological disorders like stroke, spinal cord injury and also pediatric patients with diagnosis of cerebral palsy. 2. To evaluate new referrals, assist Dr.V.C.Jacob in designing the plan of care and following the individualized treatment plan for the patients.

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  Paragon Rehabilitation

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  Physical Therapist

  1.Performing comprehensive evaluations to identify problems that require physical therapy in a patient population with a variety of conditions like total knee replacement, stroke, status post-operative hip fractures and replacement, general debility.2. Selecting tests and measurements to identify problems and establish treatment in the form of plan of care directed towards goals that are objective, functional and measurable. 3. Use of alternative measures and procedures when desired goals are not met during progress notes, adjusting goals according to patient response.4. Providing competent patient care, maintain patient privacy and teach patient and families home care and exercise skills specific to patient disability. Ability to recognize distress signals and provide emergency care in terms of CPR as necessary.5. Record patient evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries according to physical therapy written documentation and department standards.6. Direct supervision of three physical therapy assistants and coordinating with other healthcare professionals for optimal treatment for patients. Show less

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  Flagship Rehabilitation

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

  Physical Therapist

  •Performing comprehensive evaluations to identify problems that require physical therapy in a patient population with a variety of conditions like low back pain, shoulder injuries, total knee replacement, stroke, status post-operative hip fractures and replacement, general debility, repeated falls etc. •Evaluating and treating patients on outpatient and inpatient basis depending on their condition, level of independence and severity. •Selecting tests and measurements to identify problems and establish treatment in the form of plan of care directed towards goals that are objective, functional and measurable. •Using electronic documentation to write evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and daily encounter notes and co-signing physical therapy assistant’s notes as per state and company guidelines. •Communicating with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care and directly supervising PTA for quality care and treatment. Show less

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  Active Physical Therapy

  Mar 2018 - now

  Physical Therapist
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  Alliance Physical Therapy

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2020

  Physical Therapist