Zannie Bhatt
Hoppers crossing,VIC
Summary
Senior Physiotherapist recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in patient recovery, consistently achieving optimal outcomes. Expertise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, rehabilitation techniques, and patient education. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance patient care and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Wyndham Physio
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and delivered evidence-based patient-centered care under physiotherapist supervision.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of medical conditions, terminology, and rehabilitation principles.
- Provided treatments according to current guidelines aligned with APA and organizational policies.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient health status, managing deterioration effectively.
- Conducted outcome measures to evaluate treatment effectiveness and modified plans as needed.
- Prescribed gait aids and educated patients on self-management strategies for safe discharges.
- Identified improvement areas in the department and engaged in quality enhancement activities.
- Documented patient progress, liaised with GPs and coordinators, providing clear reports on recovery.
Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
Alfred Health
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Implementing individual interventions and/or therapy programs, under the guidance of the treating therapists
- Working as part of the MDT, sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits, equipment hire and referrals to facilitate safe discharge
- Provide set education sessions to patients and/or their family/carers under the direction of the treating Therapist (ie
- Equipment safe use/care, cardiac education post CABG/transplant/lung surgery, energy conservation)
- Document accurately in the patient’s medical history, and in accordance with health departmental protocols
- Provide regular feedback to allocated supervisor regarding clinical and administrative workload
- Documenting appropriate levels of assessment, treatment, planning and consultation with family, the multidisciplinary team, and relevant others
- Maintain and prepare a safe environment for patients/clinician/self and family to carry out safe intervention
- Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to the supervisor or team leader
Senior Physiotherapist/Founder/Owner
PhysioAid Caregroup
Hoppers Crossing, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Designed individualized physical therapy programs to enhance, maintain, and restore physical function.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain and improve patient mobility.
- Educated patients and families on self-care strategies and injury prevention methods.
- Identified medical conditions requiring further intervention, referring patients to appropriate specialists.
- Supervised trainee physiotherapists and students in evidence-based patient-centered practices.
- Developed treatment plans for diverse musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with referrals to healthcare professionals for continued care.
- Analyzed patient feedback to enhance treatment effectiveness and satisfaction.
Grade 2 -Physiotherapist
Werribee Mercy
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrates competence in assessing and delivering high-quality physiotherapy using evidence-based practice in an acute setting.
- Provides patients with appropriate equipment, gait aids, and referrals to facilitate safe discharge.
- Demonstrates appropriate prioritization of the caseload.
- Displays an understanding of the issues of acute healthcare and outcome measures for patients.
- Planning patient care in conjunction with the treating multidisciplinary team, and clearly documented.
- Recognizes own level of competence and seeks advice or assistance when necessary.
- Acts as a role model in providing quality, optimal patient care.
- Provides appropriate patient and carer education to promote patient safety and well-being.
- Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality, and risk to an appropriate staff member.
- Participate in evaluation, continuous improvement, and clinical indicator processes.
- Documentation providing an accurate and objective account of the patient’s period of hospitalization.
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Identifies areas for improvement in physiotherapy practice, promotes quality improvement, and professional development within the department, and incorporates recommendations into daily practice.
- Participates in the performance evaluation processes annually.
- Actively participates in the delivery of in-service training within the hospital and in Health Education programs.
- Ensure the values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily work practices.
- Designed custom splints or orthotics when necessary to assist in functional activities.
- Attended regular clinical meetings with colleagues to discuss cases and review current literature.
- Led classes and workshops on physical therapy practices to students and assistants.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Parkville, Australia
09.2016 - 08.2022
- To provide quality, patient centred and goal-oriented care including assessments and treatments of patients in collaboration with and under guidance and supervision of Physiotherapists
- Work independently and/or with minimum supervision to carry out therapeutic activities and treatment including mobility, transfers, exercise programs, cardiorespiratory treatments, aquatic physiotherapy management within AHA scope of practise and supervision framework as outlined by Department of Health
- Document and manage patient electronic medical records in align with RCH and legal requirements and guidelines
- Set up, manage, conduct individual and group therapy sessions
- Sound knowledge of assistive technology, equipment, home modifications relevant to various medical condition and disability
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills interacting with patient and families with diverse cultural background on daily basis to establish professional relationship, to provide treatment, education and support needed and being understanding, considerate and empathetic about their social circumstances to achieve best possible outcome
- Provide and/or assist in treatment utilising equipment like gait aids, AFOs, halo traction, hoist, cardio-respiratory equipment like various nebuliser and airway clearance respiratory equipment, VAD, Berlin heart as directed by the Physiotherapists
- Assist senior physiotherapist with casting in theatre
- Conduct and assist physiotherapists in clinical assessment of patients
- To provide feedback to the supervising Physiotherapists regarding outcome of interventions and any observed changes in physical or medical status and follow up accordingly
- Assist in maintaining safe treatment environment and be accountable for all reasonable patient care under my responsibility ensuring compliance with local WHS protocols, Australian Standards, DHS and Australian Physiotherapy Association, RCH guidelines
- Practise emergency procedures, manage risk practising risk minimisation strategies and work within established clinical governance framework to minimise risk to all patients as per the RCH and departmental policies
- Student co-ordinator/supervisor: Co-ordinate, mentor and supervise AHA & physio student supervision and observership
- Provide education sessions and presentations at RTOs (Holmesglen, ERA, RMIT) to support student placement at RCH
- Assist in training & orientation of the new AHAs & Gr1 Physio in the role
- Provide guidance to AHA students around Victoria and Australia regarding career pathways, professional developments and EBA enquiries through AHA state and national networks (AHAVN/AHANA)
Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
Western Health
Sunshine, Australia
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Work directly with physiotherapists and other multidisciplinary clinicians individually or in teams under minimum supervision following a prescribed program of activity, participate in a coordinated team approach to client care
- Assist in assessment and treatment sessions mainly under Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Chronic pain, General medicine and surgical patients in outpatients and home visit settings
- Independently provide exercise treatment both 1:1 and group therapy sessions working within framework of supervision as per the Western Health guidelines and with safe manual handling techniques
- Conducting and scoring various physical outcome measures
- Conduct and assist in hydrotherapy sessions mainly Musculoskeletal, Surgical and Neuro outpatients
- Maintain in supplies of stock items and take annual inventory audits, maintain stocks of all pool chemicals
- Assist and/or independently provide group work working within framework determined by physiotherapist for groups like Aquapower/ Aquabalance / Ai Chi/ Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3
Austin Health
Heidelberg, Australia
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Work directly with SPs and PTs, individually or in teams under minimum supervision following a prescribed rehabilitation-based treatments for Neurological patients
- Accurately document interventions in the patient medical record, in accordance with medico-legal and Austin Health documentation requirements
- Independently provide clinical care to patients within a safe and appropriate framework as determined by the treating SPs & PTs
- Work flexibly across broad range of therapeutic and program related activities
- Identify client circumstances that need additional input from the SPs and PTs, including suggestions as to appropriate interventions
- Assist to establish and conduct group programs with the AHP
- Set up and assist in specialist clinics
- Organise workload and prioritise work, accept responsibilities for outcomes within the limit of their accountabilities
- Conducting education sessions for patient and family
- Assist in the audio-visual assessment/interviews of patients
Education
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Specialised in Physio
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC12.2014
Bachelor’s Degree of Physiotherapy -
SNDT University
Mumbai, India12.2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Client support
- Leadership and decision-making
- Relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Accountability and ownership
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Understanding assistive technology
- Quick learner
- Initiative and adaptability
- Flexibility in teamwork
- Independent work
Certification
- AHPRA general registration -Current
- APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) member
- Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check-NDIS
- Working With Children Check
- Dry needling certification
- FIM trained
- Hydrotherapy Rescue Update - AHPRA
- Mulligan Manual Therapy Certification
- Vestibular Rehabilitation: An Introductory Course
- Central Sensitization & Myofascial Pain course certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Dancing
- Adventurous sports
- Community volunteer
References
- Kameel Shah, Senior Physiotherapist, Werribee Mercy Hospital. E-mail: kshah@mercy.com.au
- Andy Felate, Practice Manager, WHB Clinic, Hoppers Crossing, VIC Ph: 03 85939677
Research
- 2006, Effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise and PNF techniques in increasing inspiratory capacity in chronic smokers
- 2007, Effect of aerobic exercise and diet modification in obese patient improving cardiovascular status of patient
Accomplishments
- Wyndham Business Award 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Physiotherapist/Founder/Owner
PhysioAid Caregroup
02.2024 - Current
Grade 2 -Physiotherapist
Werribee Mercy
09.2022 - Current
Physiotherapist
Wyndham Physio
09.2021 - 06.2024
Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
Alfred Health
09.2021 - 06.2024
Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
The Royal Children’s Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2022
Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3 -Physiotherapy
Western Health
08.2015 - 09.2016
Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3
Austin Health
10.2014 - 08.2015
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Specialised in Physio
RMIT
Bachelor’s Degree of Physiotherapy -
SNDT University
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