Sara Alshamsi
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
A passionate and results-driven physiotherapist with more than 2 years of experience in delivering evidence-based and comprehensive physiotherapy healthcare plans. Specialized in neurological rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and inpatient management, with a focus on enhancing patient mobility, safety, and satisfaction. Adept at working in multidisciplinary teams and adhering to clinical guidelines and patient safety standards. I have a keen interest in AI and the potential innovations that it can bring to the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapist
Amana Healthcare
Abu Dhabi
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by employing a variety of physiotherapy techniques.
- Stayed abreast of latest research and developments in field through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Applied manual manipulation techniques to alleviate chronic muscle tension and discomfort.
- Delivered comprehensive physiotherapy services by developing and executing tailored treatment plans for neurological rehabilitation and post-surgical care in the ICU and long-term care settings.
- Conducted patient assessments using Manual Muscle Tests (MMT), Oxford scale, and FIM Fam scale, ensuring accurate tracking of functional improvements.
- Managed a daily inpatient caseload of 8-10 patients, consistently driving positive outcomes in post-surgical rehabilitation, including total knee and hip replacements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in daily huddles and IDT meetings to optimize care plans and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and rehabilitation goals, ensuring clear understanding and active participation in recovery.
- Ensured compliance with infection control, patient safety, and other healthcare standards, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Fatima College of Health and Sciences
Al Ain 01.2016 - 12.2021
Skills
- Neurological physiotherapy
- Patient empathy
- Work in multidisciplinary teams
- Rehabilitation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Clinical assessing and diagnosing
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic assessment
- Musculoskeletal knowledge
- Holistic approach
- Wheelchair assessment
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Internships
Intern Physiotherapist at Shaikh Shakbout Medical City (SSMC) from May 2022 - Nov 2022
Certification
DOH License - Valid until January, 2027
Accomplishments
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy Course - PrimePhysio - Sep, 2024
- 1st Mubadala Health Rehabilitation Conference - Mubadala - Oct ,2023
- Johns Hopkins 6th Annual Activity and Mobility Conference - Johns Hopkins - Apr, 2023
- “To Stretch or Not to Stretch” Workshop - PrimePhysio - Mar, 2022
- Upper Limb Rehabilitation Workshop - PrimePhysio - Feb, 2022
- AI Python for Beginners - Coursera - Ongoing
Affiliations
- Reading, Painting, Working Out, Swimming
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Amana Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Fatima College of Health and Sciences
01.2016 - 12.2021
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