Nooria Naeem Dar

Wide range of clinical experience
• Managed patients with musculoskeletal, neurologic, respiratory conditions, developmental delay, CP child and elderly rehab.
Managed caseloads independently
• Evaluate and asses patients thoroughly in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards.
• Treat patients with movement disorders either congenital or acquired through injury. Regularly measure patient progress by looking for signs of decreased pain and improve physical functioning.
• Refer patients to other specialists in case of systemic signs or further evaluation.
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of therapy equipment, appliances and aids.
Timely Documentation Management
• Manage documentation of initial assessment reports, notes and referrals to other services or for specialist equipment independently and promptly using good written and oral communication skills.
Effective individualized therapy plans
• Interact with patients and their family member, discuss best treatment options using patient centered care and provide effective services and treatment options to potential clients.
Supervision and Mentoring
• To provide support and take a proactive role in the education and training of undergraduate and graduate physiotherapy students.
• Supervise junior staff and guide about history taking, write assessment notes and design treatment plans.
Good communication and IT skills
• Verbal: To explain conditions, prognosis, discuss goals and treatment options and give instructions to patients and their families during therapy program.
• Non-verbal: Use cues, leaflets, write down exercises and referral notes for patients with low literacy and poor memory.
• IT skills: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
Work as an independent practitioner and also a part of multidisciplinary team of specialist doctors and staff.

• To formulate and deliver individualized physiotherapy treatment program based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education and provision of exercise (individual / group), electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options.
• To work without direct supervision and be responsible for defined area of service or particular patient group delegated by senior Physiotherapist.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioral conditions in order to provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis of their condition
• To set goals for treatment with patients or their carer that are client centered and agreed by patient or their carer.
• To provide treatment/advisory programs and written reports to carers, professionals and other agencies as appropriate.
• In case of any red flags or systemic conditions, refer patients to other health care professionals.

• To carry out daily tasks and assist patients/clients and team members as directed by supervisor.
• To establish professional relationships with patients/clients and team members necessary to carry out learning objectives.
• To discuss observations and findings with supervisor and follow safety policies and procedures used in hospital.
• To attend case review meetings and provide physiotherapy input as required.
• Identifying and developing role within team setting and preparing for autonomous practitioner after internship.
• To provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and overall management of a musculoskeletal caseload.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure effectiveness of intervention.
• To discuss services and treatment options with patients.
• To ensure that patients are involved in planning and prioritization of their rehabilitation plans.
Clinical placement areas covered:
• Clinical practice in Medicine, Surgery and Orthopedic departments.
• Clinical practice in Cardiopulmonary and burn units.
• Clinical Practice in Neurological and Pediatric ward.
• Clinical Practice in ICU and CCU.