Kanaka Shirali
MSPT Neuromuscular- University of Pittsburgh
- Role
- Physical Therapist at iBRAINglobal
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Physical Therapist
Dec 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US
Contribute to research and development initiatives within the discipline and institutional projects. • Assist with weekly departmental peer review audits to maintain quality standards. • Facilitate rehabilitation for students with traumatic brain injuries and brain-based disorders. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and adjust physical therapy treatment plans that meet student needs. • Assess and document student progress, recommending adjustments to IEPs and quarterly reports. • Direct communication with the social work department to aid in family communication of equipment needs, concerns, etc. • Management of open orders, advise fellow therapist on LMN, follow-up with therapist. • Manages equipment needs of new student intakes and develops POC for new students • Evaluate the results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating students’ progress and recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications in students IEPs. • Maintain safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Develop physical therapy organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning and direction. Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team. • Conduct detailed Initial- evaluation, Re-evaluation, Progress Report, and IEP report of pediatric patients with conditions such as traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and different brain diseases from the age range of 3 - 21 years. • Provide therapy according to each patient’s goal to maximize independence. • Assessment and management of various Equipment, Orthosis, and prosthesis. • Attending presentations on patients, equipment, and research development.
Education
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune
BPTh, Medicine
2018 — 2022
University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Master's degree, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
Lilavatibai Podar Sr Secondary School
School
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