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Amira Elsheshtawi

Amira Elsheshtawi

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Empathetic Senior Physiotherapist with 20 years of experience in the rehabilitation field. Spirited and compassionate with exceptional abilities in relationship-building, critical thinking and leadership skills. Skilled in developing and administering high-quality services by identifying and implementing best practice operational procedures.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC )
01.2020 - Current

1.Clinical Leadership in enhancing physiotherapy clinical practice by initiating creative management strategies and utilizing evidence based practice in post head and neck complex surgeries to improve surgical outcomes and recovery , reduce overall complications , lower length of stay and develop care coordination.

2.Implemented physical therapy recovery plan in ERAS protocol of head and neck oncology patients and developing oncology rehabilitation program in post abdominal and OMF surgeries.

4. Provided physical therapy services among different intensive care units in SSMC like PICU , SCBU , SICU and CICU.

5. Associated in post burn rehabilitation in intensive care and during the patients' journey in surgical tower.

6.Established an effective therapeutic strategy for post bariatric surgeries and have a leading role in improving post thoracic surgery guidelines.

7.Initiated Pelvic Rehabilitation Program and support Women's Health in inpatient settings.

8. Handled leadership responsibilities of the Ergonomics Team in the past two years with outstanding accomplishments in developing the risk assessment and facilitating the referring system of SSMC staff to the physiotherapy outpatient clinic.

9. Supervised and coordinated work of physiotherapists , interns and students in Tower C for the past year.

10.Supported SSMC community outreach program.

11. Collaborated with Marketing Team to improve patient and staff education materials.

12.Represented the quality of treatment and daily care provided by SSMC in TV shows and media.

13.Worked with health and wellbeing team to reduce musculoskeletal work - related injuries and enhance staff wellbeing.

14.Involved in nurses education activities and promote knowledge and experience in safe mobilization and transfer.




Physiotherapist

Mafraq Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2019

1.Provided physical therapy services in intensive care unit in SICU and involved in post burn rehabilitation.

2.Lead physiotherapy outpatient team to achieve departmental KPI , increase staff productivity and reduce no shows rate.

3.Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of outpatient physiotherapists staff.

4.Improved scheduling techniques and rapid insurance approval turnaround to increase patient volume and satisfaction.

5.Participated in The Departmental Performance Project / JCIA 2014 on studying the reasons for no shows in physiotherapy outpatient at Mafraq Hospital.

Physiotherapist

Ministry Of Health And Population
09.2005 - 01.2012

1.Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.

2.Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

3.Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients.

4.Designed and reviewed treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.

5.Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Egypt
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Cairo University
Egypt
05.2005

Skills

  • Time Management Proficiency
  • Staff Training
  • Professional Development
  • Operational Standards
  • Patient Safety
  • Team building

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC )
01.2020 - Current

Physiotherapist

Mafraq Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2019

Physiotherapist

Ministry Of Health And Population
09.2005 - 01.2012

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Doctor Of Physical Therapy

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Cairo University
Amira Elsheshtawi