Shikha Shah

I’m a foreign trained Physiotherapist from Mumbai, India and a graduate from OTA/PTA diploma program from Ontario, Canada

I have relevant clinical experience at major hospitals, private clinics, long term care home and transitional care units

Professional Strengths: Dedicating, Passionate, Accountable

Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant
Bayshore HealthCare: Community/Home Health for Bundled Hip/Knee Programs - Toronto, ON
October 2020 to October 2022

• Independent handling of clients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders for hip/knee bundled
community care program referred from SHN, and Unity Health
• Implementing exercise protocols and interventions independently as per PT's plan of care
• Documentation of SOAP notes under PROCURA SOFTWARE
• Delivering group exercise classes and mobility aid training to all client of all ages and ethnicity
especially geriatric population
• Attending monthly meetings and clinical discussions with PT's, clinical managers and clinical leads
Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant
Bayshore HealthCare: Cedarbrook Transitional Care Unit/ LTC - Scarborough, ON
October 2020 to October 2022
• Carrying out mechanical lifts and transfers for patients with neurological deficits
• Assisting PT for conducting neurological treatments such as positioning, passive stretching, lifts and
bed transfers for patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, pressure ulcers and lymphatic diseases
referred from Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto
• Documentation of SOAP notes and managing written (file-based) patient records
• Conducting one-to-one group/private exercise session for patients suffering from osteoarthritis,
osteoporosis, hip/knee joint injuries and other musculoskeletal injuries under the supervision of PT

Physiotherapy Assistant
Midland Wellness Centre - Scarborough, ON
November 2019 to February 2020
• Independent handling and application of electrotherapeutic modalities like LASER, Ultrasound, TENS,
PWB and IFC for individuals with Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Conducting LASER measurements for respective joint regions and providing interventions as per
Chiropractor's protocols
• Delivering exercises and posture corrective advises to all the clients under the supervision of Registered
PT
• Demonstrated ability to work as a cohesive and collaborative team member
• Documentation of SOAP notes under UNIVERSAL SOFTWARE

Physiotherapy Assistant
Pickering Sports Medicine and Wellness Centre - Pickering, ON
May 2018 to June 2019
• Independent handling and application of electrotherapeutic modalities like NMES, PWB, EMS, Traction,
Ultrasound, TENS and IFC for individuals with OHIP, WSIB and MVA insurances
• Delivering exercises and posture corrective advises to all the clients under the supervision of Registered
PT
• Conducting assessments for OUTCOME MEASURES for spine, upper and lower extremities under minimal
supervision of PT
• Demonstrated ability to work as a cohesive and collaborative team member
• Documentation of SOAP Notes under INTOUCH SOFTWARE
• Demonstrating gym-based strengthening exercises with the use of various equipments for clients of
all ages with MSK and sports injuries

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Field Placement II)
DC Fine Motor Clinic - Oshawa, ON
September 2017 to December 2017
• Gained over 200 hours of indirect and direct experience with children
• Familiar with HAND THERAPY/strengthening and play skills for children in the age group of 3-10 years
• Exposure and delivery of gross and fine motor interventions for children with Autism, ADHD and learning
disabilities under minimal supervision of OT
• Documentation of SOAP Notes and discharge reports under minimal supervision of OT

Physiotherapy Assistant (Field Placement I)
Advanced Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre - Oshawa, ON
December 2016 to March 2017
• Gained over 150 hours of indirect and direct experience with individuals with Musculoskeletal and
Sports injuries
• Well versed in application of electrotherapeutic modalities like Ultrasound, TENS, IFC and LASER

Spine Consultant and Physiotherapist
Qi Spine Clinic - Mumbai, Maharashtra
February 2015 to July 2016
• Demonstrated ability to conduct spinal assessment and treatment procedures for individuals with spine
disorders like Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis independently
• Conducting DSA (Digital Spine Analysis) test for diagnosis of spine related disorders
Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy in B. P. Th
D.Y. Patil Medical University, School of Physiotherapy - Mumbai, Maharashtra
June 2010 to January 2015

Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Program
Durham College - Oshawa, ON
September 2016 to April 2018