Akhila Thomas
Physiotherapist
Summary
Accomplished Physiotherapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Consultant Physiotherapist
KURIAN'S POLY CLINIC
KOTTAYAM
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain and prevent deformity.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
Consultant Physiotherapist
PRS HOSPITAL PVT LTD
TRIVANDRUM
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Consultant Physiotherapist at COVID ICU, Isolation ICU, and COVID wards
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physiotherapist Intern
GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
TRIVANDRUM
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
- Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Responded to established emergency procedures to promote patient safety and care.
- Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
- Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Leveraged usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Education
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY -
Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy
Trivandrum 03.2015 - 09.2019
Skills
Skilled in patient relations
Accomplishments
- Life member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) and Kerala Association for Physiotherapists' Co-ordination (KAPC)
- Completed an academic project titled ‘Effect of MET in Quadratus Lumborum and Iliopsoas on pain and functional disability in chronic non-specific low back pain’ as part of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree program in 2019.
- Attended a Workshop on 'Spinal cord injury Rehabilitation: Practical Approach' at Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy, Trivandrum in 2018
- Attended a Physiotherapy conference held at Mangalore in 2017
- Participated in a physiotherapy conference- ‘Physio summit 2016’ at Girideepam Convention Centre, Trivandrum in 2016
CLINICAL EXPOSURE
- Sree Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Trivandrum
- Sancta Maria Memorial Old age Home, Trivandrum
- Ananthapuri Hospital and Research Institute, Trivandrum
- Jubilee Memorial Hospital, Trivandrum
- S P Fort Hospital, Trivandrum
-KIMS Hospital, Trivandrum
Timeline
Consultant Physiotherapist
KURIAN'S POLY CLINIC
10.2021 - 10.2022
Consultant Physiotherapist
PRS HOSPITAL PVT LTD
09.2020 - 09.2021
Physiotherapist Intern
GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
10.2019 - 04.2020
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY -
Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy
03.2015 - 09.2019
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