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Samirah Imran Khan
Physical Therapist
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist 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
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Physiotherapy Intern
Gulf Medical University
Abu Dhabi
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
- Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
- Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
- Devised creative treatment plans for individuals suffering from injuries or diseases.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Responded to established emergency procedures to promote patient safety and care.
- Leveraged usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Delivered home care physical therapy to home - bound patients.
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of many patients per week outpatient clinic.
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Administered manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
- Used HIS and Cerner to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
Abu dhabi
02.2020 - Current
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Scheduled and taught online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Demonstrated use of Different strengthening equipment (Kettlebell, Barbell) for online classes and monitored use to maintain safety of clients.
- Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
- Eliminated process gaps by implementing new methods of standardized training.
- Educated clients on at-home methods to reach and maintain goals, crafting plans for long-term success.
- Handled over Six daily clients, switching between classes flawlessly and maintaining positive attitude.
- Tracked clients progress in Ms Excel and adapted plans to maintain progress.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Developed individualized plans to help customers reach goals within predetermined timelines.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coach
Self-Employed
Abu Dhabi
09.2019 - Current
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Recorded health data by asking clients to complete self-assessments.
- Coached clients by developing health goals and action plans.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Engaged members in Online training services.
- Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals.
- Conducted initial patient assessment and analysis, prepared patient charts, and performed pre-admissions processing.
- Interpreted health data and recorded clients' health status.
- Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University Of Monatanna
Missoula, United States Of America 01.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate in Rehabilitation Administration -
University of Montana
Missoula, United States Of America 01.2022 - 07.2023
ActiveIQ Level3 Diploma in Physical Training - Health And Physical Fitness
Bodyhack Institute
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 10.2019 - 02.2020
SPU27.2x: Science Cooking - Health Physics
Harvard University (an Online Learning Initiative)
EdX, A Course Of Study Offered By HarvardX, 08.2019 - 08.2019
Care001: Nutrition in Ageing - Nutrition Sciences
Imperial College London (an Online Learning)
EdX, A Course Of Study Offered By ImperialX 07.2019 - 07.2019
Applying Health Coaching in Patient Care -
Doane University (an Online Learning Initiative)
EdX, A Course Of Study Offered By DoaneX 07.2019 - 07.2019
Lifestyle Medicine Treatments of Chronic Disease -
Doane University (an Online Learning Initiative)
EdX, A Course Of Study Offered By DoaneX 06.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates 09.2004 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School
Ras-Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates 09.2001 - 05.2002
Skills
Qualified and Trained in designing individual Exercise program
Personal training and coaching
Weight management and Nutrition
Home health care expertise
Skilled in patient relations
Broad cardiopulmonary knowledge
Massage therapy
Physical examination
Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
Focused on consistent quality care
Patient assessment and Management expert
Staff education and training
Medical Records Management
First Aid and CPR
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Patient-focused therapy
Progress monitoring
Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
Broad understanding of Neurology
Software
Ms Excel
Google Sheet
Affiliations
- Member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK License:PH128199.
- Member of Pakistan Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), License: S7163.
- Member of iCREPS (International Confederation Of Registers For Exercise Professionals), Certificate Number:1120358.
- Member of REPs UAE (Register Of Exercise Professionals, United Arab Emirates).
Hobbies
Crocheting.
Gardening.
Cooking.
Baking.
Bicycling.
Farming.
Additional Information
Date Of Birth: August,20.
Visa Status: Residence Visa.
Driving license: Light Automobile (automatic)
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University Of Monatanna
01.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate in Rehabilitation Administration -
University of Montana
01.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
02.2020 - Current
ActiveIQ Level3 Diploma in Physical Training - Health And Physical Fitness
Bodyhack Institute
10.2019 - 02.2020
Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coach
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
SPU27.2x: Science Cooking - Health Physics
Harvard University (an Online Learning Initiative)
08.2019 - 08.2019
Care001: Nutrition in Ageing - Nutrition Sciences
Imperial College London (an Online Learning)
07.2019 - 07.2019
Applying Health Coaching in Patient Care -
Doane University (an Online Learning Initiative)
07.2019 - 07.2019
Lifestyle Medicine Treatments of Chronic Disease -
Doane University (an Online Learning Initiative)
06.2019 - 06.2019
Physiotherapy Intern
Gulf Medical University
06.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Gulf Medical University
09.2004 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School
09.2001 - 05.2002