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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
undefinedSoftware
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
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