Nikita Chandihok
Charlotte
Summary
Physical Therapist/Clinical Director with expertise in patient education, staff supervision, and clinic operations. Proven ability to enhance clinic performance through data-driven strategies, leading to improved patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist/Clinical Director
Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy
Bellmore
11.2020 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of 15 clinicians and support staff while overseeing clinic operations, scheduling, productivity, and insurance compliance, using weekly performance data to optimize efficiency.
- Develop and maintain physician referral relationships to strengthen community partnerships, and support clinic growth.
- Treat a high-volume orthopedic caseload of 75–80 patients per week, creating individualized treatment plans, and ensuring EMR compliance.
- Improve clinic performance and patient satisfaction through data-driven strategies, operational enhancements, and staff development initiatives.
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship IV
All Star Physical Therapy
Syosset
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Evaluated and treated patients of various ages and diagnoses such as PCL repair, meniscectomy, ACL reconstruction with meniscus repair, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, total hip replacement with acetabular fracture, patellofemoral pain syndrome, lateral ankle sprain, and distal tibia and fibula fracture
- Managed a caseload of 12-14 patients per day independently during COVID-19 pandemic
- Delegated responsibilities to staff members such as PT aides, volunteers, and front desk receptionist
- Created and reviewed individualized home exercise programs using hep2go.com
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship III
Physical Solutions
Mineola/Bethpage
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Completed the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with conditions such as chronic pain, balance deficits, ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff repair, adhesive capsulitis, Achilles tendon repair, acetabular fracture, radial nerve injury, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement
- Managed a caseload of 10-13 patients per day and evaluated 6-8 patients per week independently
- Administered modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation
- Presented inservice presentation on the benefits of scapular PNF for orthopedic shoulder injuries
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship II
Professional Physical Therapy
Williston Park
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Evaluated and treated children, adults, and geriatric patients with various diagnoses such as knee and hip osteoarthritis, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, fibromyalgia, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, post-stroke, patellar fracture, herniated nucleus pulposus, spinal stenosis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and reverse total shoulder replacement
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, cross friction, and muscle energy techniques
- Created and reviewed individualized home exercise programs with all patients using MedBridge
- Utilized outcome measures such as FOTO, ODI, LEFS, DASH, NDI, and Berg Balance Scale
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship I
Glengariff Health Care Center
Glen Cove
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed direct patient care including activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait training, and strengthening exercises for patients following total knee and hip replacements, post-stroke, balance/gait deficits, multiple sclerosis, and deconditioned patients
- Collaborated with other health care professionals such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and registered nurses
- Attended weekly staff meetings and continuing education course on electrical stimulation for recovery of function
- Discussed discharge planning options with the patient’s family members.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York08.2020
Skills
- Orthopedic & post-operative care
- Aquatic therapy
- Patient education
- Staff supervision & training
- Clinic operations & budgeting
- Marketing & physician relations
- Proficient in TheraOffice, WebPT, Raintree, Limber Health, Medbridge
- Data analysis & quality improvement
- Community outreach
Timeline
Physical Therapist/Clinical Director
Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy
11.2020 - Current
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship IV
All Star Physical Therapy
06.2020 - 07.2020
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship III
Physical Solutions
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship II
Professional Physical Therapy
05.2019 - 07.2019
Student Physical Therapist – Clinical Internship I
Glengariff Health Care Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Stony Brook University
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