Ritu Narkhedkar

Compassionate and patient-focused Physiotherapist with professional experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric rehabilitation across hospital, outpatient, community, and home-care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, rehabilitation planning, post-operative care, mobility training, respiratory physiotherapy, manual therapy, and evidence-based treatment interventions. Experienced working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams while delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Currently seeking an Assistant Physiotherapist position within the NHS or private healthcare sector where I can contribute strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Community Physiotherapist (Home Visits) - Community Physiotherapy

(2026-04 - 2026-06)

• Conducted home physiotherapy visits for patients with neurological impairments and paralysis.
• Delivered individualized rehabilitation programmes focusing on mobility, balance, strength, gait training, transfer practice, and activities of daily living.
• Educated caregivers on safe patient handling and home exercise programmes to support long-term recovery.

Assistant Physiotherapist - ANN Physiotherapy Clinic - Cardiff

(2025-08 - 2026-03)

• Assisted senior physiotherapists in assessing and treating patients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, and rehabilitation needs.
• Supported the delivery of individualized rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Assisted with therapeutic exercises, gait training, post-operative rehabilitation, and patient education.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

Physiotherapist - Suvidha ICU & Cath Lab Centre

(2021-04 - 2022-08)

• Assessed and treated patients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and geriatric conditions using evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
• Delivered post-operative rehabilitation following Total Knee Replacement (TKR), Total Hip Replacement (THR), fracture fixation, and spinal surgeries.
• Applied manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait training, respiratory physiotherapy, and electrotherapy techniques to restore function and reduce pain.
• Developed individualized rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, balance, strength, flexibility, and functional independence.
• Collaborated with consultants, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Physiotherapy Intern (Compulsory Rotatory Internship) - Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital & Physiotherapy OPD - Pune

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Completed supervised clinical rotations across Orthopaedics, Neurology, ICU, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Community Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Departments.
• Assisted in patient assessments, respiratory physiotherapy, mobility training, post-operative rehabilitation, electrotherapy, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Maintained infection prevention standards and collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Physiotherapy Extern - Ruby Hall Clinic - Pune

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Assisted physiotherapists with patient assessments, treatment sessions, rehabilitation planning, and exercise prescription.
• Gained practical experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary patient care.

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) - Musculoskeletal & Neurosciences - Cardiff University (2024-06)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy (2019-12)