Pooja Pahilajani PT
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Pooja Pahilajani PT

Pooja Pahilajani
54 Maplehurst Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Professional Qualifications Highlights:
New York State licensed Physical Therapist with over ten years of experience in providing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to adults, geriatric patients and children.

Active New Jersey State Physical Therapy License.

Trained and certified in IASTM Level 1. Excellent skills in Manual Therapy techniques for peripheral joints and spine.

Trained and certified in VNG (Video Nystagmography) and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Experience in office management , supervises PTAs and aides in their work.
Effective management, technical and supervisory skills. Team player with a reputation for excellent patient-communication skills and proven strengths managing high-volume caseloads in acute-care, nursing homes and outpatient settings.
Strong experience and knowledge of performing injury related evaluations, performing required treatments for quicker results and educating office and other work-related Ergonomics for maintaining right posture to avoid future injuries.

Education: Bachelors in Physical Therapy, MGM Medical College, Indore, India -June 2003
Relevant Experience:

Richmond Physical Therapy, NY August 2015- Present
Lead Physical Therapist

Use manual therapy skills like joint mobilization, hold relax techniques, stretching and soft tissue work in patients with orthopedic conditions.
Use WebPT an electronic medical record program designed for documentation of all of patients notes.
Supervision of PT Assistants for accurate documentation and also participating in decision making for the company.
Experience in Telehealth due to Covid situation, was able to take care of a variety of patient conditions virtually.
Treats patients of all age groups with various conditions.
Experience in Kinesio Taping for a variety of Orthopedic Conditions.
Excellent skills and experience in Vestibular Rehabilitation, balance and gait training.
Experience with Telehealth in treating variety of patients .




Integrated Neurological Associates, NY July 2014 – July 2015
Senior Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
Perform balance therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and treatment of post surgical shoulders
Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Evaluate effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting and evaluating patients progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Neurology Consultants of New York, NY June 2010 – April 2013
Outpatient Setting
Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Working with patients recovering with back and cervical spine conditions on a daily basis by administering physician-prescribed treatments including exercise regiments, electrotherapy and muscle stretching/relaxation managing at least 14-15 pts per day.
Used manual therapy skills like joint mobilization, hold relax techniques, stretching and soft tissue work in patients with orthopedic conditions.
Therapeutic management with electrical modalities.
Trained in Vestibular therapy that includes treatment of vertigo with the use of Frenzel Lenses and working with patients with balance problems and dizziness.
Updated charts to reflect procedures performed and patient progress
Documented patients’ progress and completed discharge summaries, home program treatment plans and other required forms
Performing at least 3 VNGs per week followed by rehabilitation.

Ramapo Manor, Airmont, NY Nov 2009- May 2010
Skilled Nursing Facility
Physical Therapist (Part time)
Performed evaluation of geriatric patients and prepared treatment program
Provided direct patient care which includes gait training, balance and strength training
Maintained weekly progress notes, discharge plans and performed computerized billing

Total Neuro Care, Staten Island, NY Aug 2009 – Oct 2009
Out patient setting
Physical Therapist (Per diem)
Provided direct patient care
Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound therapy
Observed patients during treatments and compiled and evaluated data on patient's responses to treatments and progress, and reported to physical therapist
Recorded treatment given and equipment used
Raymond Naftali Ambulatory Care Center, New York, NY Aug 2009 – Oct 2009
Out patient rehab center managing Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Physical Therapist (Contract)
Instructed, motivated and assisted patients to learn and improve functional activities such as transfer ambulation and activities of daily living
Worked to improve Balance and Core stability
Trained patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prosthesis and assistive devices like crutches.
Maintained computerized daily treatment plan and weekly progress notes.
Worked well as a team member or independently. Maintained good relations with the staff and patients

Other Contract Assignments:

New Vanderbilt Rehab and Nursing Care Center, Staten Island, NY October 2009
Northern Services Group, Monsey, Rockland County, NY June 2009 - July 2009
Conducted evaluation and treatment of geriatric patients
Managed paper work for assigned patients
Served as a liaison between patient and medical staff

Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Indore, India Nov 2005 - July 2006
Physical Therapist and Assistant Lecturer (Choithram school of Physiotherapy)
Conducted evaluation and made treatment plans.
Evaluated effect of treatment at various stages and adjusted therapy
Conducted knee clinics, group therapy for Osteoarthritis of knee.




Apple Mind and Body Temple, Indore, India July 2004 - July 2006
Pediatric Outpatient Setting
Physical Therapist
Overall management of facility.
Provided hands on therapy for children from 0-8 yrs with developmental disorders and stroke patients
Performed timely meeting with parents of the children to discuss prognosis.


Bombay Hospital, Indore, India October 2003 - June 2004
Physical Therapist
Outpatient and sub acute care managing children, adults and geriatric population
Therapeutic management with electrical modalities.
Maintained high professional standards and made responsible efforts to keep professional skills up to date.

Activities and Certification:


Certification in Video Nystagmography
Certification in Diagnosis and treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
Certification in Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness
Certification in Geriatric Balance and Dizziness management
Certification in Diagnostic Imaging of Spine
Certification on Vestibular Rehabilitation from Education Resources NJ
Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapist
Organized Spinal Assessment and rehabilitation camp
Training on Tapping Techniques in various orthopedic conditions
Conference on "MOVE" mobility devices for the dependent children
Short course on Neurodevelopment techniques for CP







Internship Experience:

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore, India October 2002-February 2003
Indian Spinal Injury Center, Delhi, India March 2003-May 2003
Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Indore, India July 2003-September 2003

Internship involved clinical exposure in the following disciplines:
Intensive care unit
Out-patient Dept
Neurology
Pediatrics
Rehabilitation
Orthopedics


Work Authorisation: U.S.Citizen