PRAKASH SAHOO

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Objective

My goal is to work as an Occupational Therapist in a diverse spectrum, enhancing my clinical skills and realizing my potential.

Education

1989 - 1992
From the Institute for the Physically Handicapped (IPH), New Delhi, India.

Degree in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
3.36 Grade point Average
World Federation Of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved school.

1998-1999
From Friends University , Kansas, USA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH MAJOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
3.9 Grade point average

Professional experience

Over eight years of work experience as of 2000.

May 1996- Till now, with Rehabworks Inc. Kansas (USA)
Supervisor and sr. Occupational Therapist
Over three years of Management experience. Currently working in various skilled nursing homes, Hospital and Home health care setting.
Duties included: Responsible for daily operation, supervision, program development, and direct patient care. Confer and coordinate with other health care professionals to evaluate patient's progress and adjust treatment as needed. Conducting staff meetings, scheduling PPS categories, assisting in orienting new staff, assisting in performance evaluations and treatments as needed. Plan and administer medically prescribed occupational treatment program to adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with various conditions such as Parkinson, Orthopedic, Neurological conditions, Cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's and various psychiatry disorders. Good knowledge in Splinting and positioning.

November 1994 to April 1996, with PRP Services Inc.(USA)
Travelling Occupational Therapist
Worked full time as a travelling therapist in various nursing homes, hospitals in different states. The job involved treating various patients with physical and cognitive deficits in geriatric setup. Implemented least restrictive restrain for patients with risk of falls, participating in bed and wheelchair positioning and splinting programs.

October 1993 to October 1994, with Prorehab-Communicare (USA)
Staff Occupational Therapist
Worked full time as an occupational therapist in various nursing homes and sub-acute rehab setup. The job included ADL training, positioning, splinting, restrain reduction, NDT application, use of physical modalities, cognitive training, assistive equipment training and giving input in care plan meeting.

May 1993 to September 1993, with Akshay Pratishthan, New Delhi (India)
Director of Occupational Therapist
Worked as a full time occupational therapist and the job involved treating various pediatric cases specially post polio syndrome. Worked with team of orthopedic surgeon, social worker, team coordinator, physical therapist and psychologist. Making different static splints, leg brace, providing others supportive devices and giving inservice to community were some of the main responsibilities. Also treated various adult patients with orthopedic and neurological problems on an out patient basis.

January 1993 to April 1993, Private Practice under the supervision of referred physician. (India)
Occupational Therapist
The job involved treating various pediatric and adult neurological and orthopedic conditions, such as cerebral palsy, autism, Multiple sclerosis, stroke, upper and lower fracture cases. Environmental modification and work simplification were the main responsibilities during home visits.

Other Qualifications

Work for Primerica (A member of Citigroup ) as Personal Financial Analyst (PFA) on part time basis.
Main responsibility is to market Citicorp products

Seminars Attended

1 week of C.M.E. course for O.T. 1/93

15 hours of Upper extremity rehab. 1/96
15 hours of Focus on splinting
4 hours of Splinting
4 hours of Positioning
7 hours of Sub acute care.
24 hours of NDT in action &in hemiplegia.
2 hours of Restraint reduction.
10 hours of Treatment of stiff hand & manual edema mobilization.
24 hours of Practical intervention for the hand.
7 hours of Physical agent for O.T.
20 hours of Myofascial release-1.
50 hours of Intro to computer & internet.
15 hours of Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics
5 hours of Enhancing Occupational Therapy Services
2 hours of effective documentation

Professional memberships

Current Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Life Member Of All India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA)

Current member of Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (K.O.T.A.)

Languages

English, Hindi, and Oriya

References

Contact information

Will provide upon request.

I am willing to relocate if you could give me a reason
Please Contact me
By e-mail: sahoo2000@hotmail.com
By Fax: (561)-673-2425
Thank you!!!

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Objective	My goal is to work as an Occupational Therapist in a diverse spectrum, enhancing my clinical skills and realizing my potential.
Education	1989 - 1992 From the Institute for the Physically Handicapped (IPH), New Delhi, India. Degree in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 3.36 Grade point Average World Federation Of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved school. 1998-1999 From Friends University , Kansas, USA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH MAJOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 3.9 Grade point average
Professional experience	*Over eight years of work experience as of 2000.* May 1996- Till now, with Rehabworks Inc. Kansas (USA) Supervisor and sr. Occupational Therapist Over three years of Management experience. Currently working in various skilled nursing homes, Hospital and Home health care setting. Duties included: Responsible for daily operation, supervision, program development, and direct patient care. Confer and coordinate with other health care professionals to evaluate patient's progress and adjust treatment as needed. Conducting staff meetings, scheduling PPS categories, assisting in orienting new staff, assisting in performance evaluations and treatments as needed. Plan and administer medically prescribed occupational treatment program to adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with various conditions such as Parkinson, Orthopedic, Neurological conditions, Cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's and various psychiatry disorders. Good knowledge in Splinting and positioning. November 1994 to April 1996, with PRP Services Inc.(USA) Travelling Occupational Therapist Worked full time as a travelling therapist in various nursing homes, hospitals in different states. The job involved treating various patients with physical and cognitive deficits in geriatric setup. Implemented least restrictive restrain for patients with risk of falls, participating in bed and wheelchair positioning and splinting programs. October 1993 to October 1994, with Prorehab-Communicare (USA) Staff Occupational Therapist Worked full time as an occupational therapist in various nursing homes and sub-acute rehab setup. The job included ADL training, positioning, splinting, restrain reduction, NDT application, use of physical modalities, cognitive training, assistive equipment training and giving input in care plan meeting. May 1993 to September 1993, with Akshay Pratishthan, New Delhi (India) Director of Occupational Therapist Worked as a full time occupational therapist and the job involved treating various pediatric cases specially post polio syndrome. Worked with team of orthopedic surgeon, social worker, team coordinator, physical therapist and psychologist. Making different static splints, leg brace, providing others supportive devices and giving inservice to community were some of the main responsibilities. Also treated various adult patients with orthopedic and neurological problems on an out patient basis. January 1993 to April 1993, Private Practice under the supervision of referred physician. (India) Occupational Therapist The job involved treating various pediatric and adult neurological and orthopedic conditions, such as cerebral palsy, autism, Multiple sclerosis, stroke, upper and lower fracture cases. Environmental modification and work simplification were the main responsibilities during home visits.
Other Qualifications	Work for Primerica (A member of Citigroup ) as Personal Financial Analyst (PFA) on part time basis. Main responsibility is to market Citicorp products
Seminars Attended	1 week of C.M.E. course for O.T. 1/93 15 hours of Upper extremity rehab. 1/96 15 hours of Focus on splinting 4 hours of Splinting 4 hours of Positioning 7 hours of Sub acute care. 24 hours of NDT in action &in hemiplegia. 2 hours of Restraint reduction. 10 hours of Treatment of stiff hand & manual edema mobilization. 24 hours of Practical intervention for the hand. 7 hours of Physical agent for O.T. 20 hours of Myofascial release-1. 50 hours of Intro to computer & internet. 15 hours of Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics 5 hours of Enhancing Occupational Therapy Services 2 hours of effective documentation
Professional memberships	Current Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Life Member Of All India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA) Current member of Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (K.O.T.A.)
Languages	English, Hindi, and Oriya
References Contact information	Will provide upon request. I am willing to relocate if you could give me a reason Please Contact me By e-mail: sahoo2000@hotmail.com By Fax: (561)-673-2425 Thank you!!!