HARDIKA PATEL
Summary
Healthcare professional with a robust background in clinical and community-based care, specializing in supporting diverse populations through evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions. Completed a Master of Health Science with honors in New Zealand, eager to contribute skills and experience to a collaborative team focused on enhancing individuals' health and wellbeing. Passionate about integrating knowledge into the New Zealand healthcare system to provide client-focused care. Recently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand with a current APC.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
self employed
freelancing Consultant Physiotherapist
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide Rehabilitation for all types of orthopaedic conditions, Neurological conditions, Geriatric conditions, Paediatric conditions, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Prenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy
- Weight loss training and Diet chart
- Pilates and Yoga
Consultant Physiotherapist
Indian Redcross Society (NGO)
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Helped patients restore and maintain optimal physical function.
- Demonstrated deep regard and respect for all patients. Helped patients to prevent loss of mobility.
- Assessed the needs of patients and designed effective and advanced treatment plans for their recovery.
- Prescribed splinting or walking aid where necessary.
- Continually exceeded expectations on performance records.
- Achieved patient satisfaction and a trend of rehabilitated patients.
consultant/ self-employed
Freelancing consultant physiotherapist
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide Rehabilitation for all types of orthopaedic conditions, Neurological conditions, Paediatric conditions, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Assessment and Diagnosis of patient
- Provide rehabilitation protocol for better recovery.
Assistant physiotherapist
Lakshya neuro rehab centre
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Provided thorough evaluations of patients prior to designing an appropriate and effective treatment plan.
- Used expertise to determine the cause of trauma and proceed with planning.
- Treated and Supervised patients with a neurological disorder
- Collaborated with other medical personnel to provide the best care possible.
- Maintained accurate and organized patient documentation.
Education
Master of Health Science -
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCE, EIT
Auckland, NZ04.2025
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
Rajasthan University of Health Science
Jaipur, Rajasthan12.2013
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Good physical health and fitness
- Time management
- Tolerance and patience
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Learning Adaptability
- Digital Health literacy
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- IAFT, Indian Academy of Fitness Training (August 2019)
- Aerobic instructor
- Diet and Nutrition
- Pilates training certificate
- Pre and post natal fitness instructor
- Yoga and power yoga instructor certificate
- NDT - Neuro Development Technique certified, Rajasthan Vidhyapith University, India May 2011
- NDT Paediatric, Physio Help Institute, India March 2017
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy music, walking and learning new things.
Additional Information and Personal Interests
I have completed my Master of Health Science with an A-grade thesis which was on “Ergonomic intervention managing musculoskeletal health among office worker- a narrative review.” This achievement demonstrates my strong research skills and subject expertise and my critical thinking. Alongside my Level 7 Bachelor of Physiotherapy qualification, I possess a strong understanding of the New Zealand health system and continuously update my knowledge of digital health systems through active membership of Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ). I am committed to professional growth and applying this expertise to improve health outcomes.
Overseas Qualification Recognition
Evaluation Outcome NZQA: Bachelor's Degree at Level 7
Registration
Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand ( Registration No: 70-20676)
Timeline
self employed
freelancing Consultant Physiotherapist
03.2022 - 09.2023
Consultant Physiotherapist
Indian Redcross Society (NGO)
02.2017 - 01.2021
consultant/ self-employed
Freelancing consultant physiotherapist
08.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant physiotherapist
Lakshya neuro rehab centre
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
Rajasthan University of Health Science
Master of Health Science -
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCE, EIT
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