Riya Patel

With extensive education and hands-on experience in both India and the United States, I have developed the expertise, skills, and adaptability required to excel in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health therapy programs. My experience spans treating patients of all ages, allowing me to refine my therapeutic approach and clinical dexterity. Passionate about patient recovery and progress, I specialize in developing personalized treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.

Eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a dynamic environment, I am committed to delivering high-quality care as a dedicated Physical Therapist.

Physical Therapist at H2 Health (2025-04 – Present)

• Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.

Physical Therapist at Aveanna Healthcare (2023-02 – 2024-12)

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
• Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
• Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
• Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
• Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.

Physical Therapy Technician at Green Oaks Therapy (2022-02 – 2022-06)

• Administered routine exams and treatment for patients.
• Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
• Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
• Assisted patients with balance and Gait training on a daily basis.
• Applied strengthening exercises, stretching, and flexibility to patients.
• Worked with geriatric, adult and teenage patients.
• Handled 70-100 patients a day.

Physical Therapist at Soham Physiotherapy Centre (2016-12 – 2017-12)

• Analyzed patient records and referrals to diagnose treatment plans.
• Delivered balance training, Gait training, electrotherapy, laser therapy, therapy ball exercises (focused on core muscles), motor learning for pediatric patients and manual and mechanical stretching.
• Taught patients how to use supportive devices such as wheelchair, walkers, canes, etc.
• Delivered and provided for Parkinson's disease, CVA, coronary artery disease patients.

Physical Therapist at 6 Month Internship Program Through 7 Hospitals (2016-01 – 2016-06)

• Wockhardt Hospital Ltd., Adventist Wockhardt Heart Hospital, Surat - CPR basics, exercises for post-CABG patients in ICU.
• Shree Swaminarayan Physiotherapy College Outpatient Department, Surat - Hands on approaches, internal evaluation scheme, disaster management.
• Kashiben Gordhandas Patel Children's Hospital, Vadodara - Treated cerebral palsy, down-syndrome, spina bifida patients.
• S.B.D.M Mahavir Heart Institute, Surat - Specific emergency care of patients, national/WHO health policies.
• Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), Surat - Evidence based practice (EBP), clinical reasoning, patient management.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) in Physical Therapy – S.N.D.T. Women's University - Mumbai, India (2012-01 – 2017-01)