Rafia Rafiq
Physiotherapist And Health Manager
Karachi Pakistan
Summary
Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor
JMDC (Sohail University)
karachi pakistan
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty members on Academic and research projects.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Established research agenda in Physical therapy field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for DPT courses.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for DPT curriculum.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Provided logical integration ,skills training and assessment across 4-year curriculum.
Assistant Professor
Jeejal Maau Institute Of Physical Therapy
karachi
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure doctor of physical therapy program performance.
Lecturer
Ziauddin Medical University
karachi pakistan
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Physiotherapist
Agha Khan University
karachi pakistan
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Designed and reviewed treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Liaquat University of Health Sciences
Hyderabad 01.2010 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Ziauddin Medical University
Karachi 03.2016 - 12.2018
MBA - Health And Hospital Management
Institute of Business Managment
Karachi 01.2020 - 01.2024
Skills
Technology-based curriculum
Academic advisement
Goals and performance
Curriculum Development
Student counseling
Academic research
Additional Information
Article Publications.
1. Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy among Physical Therapist of Pakistan
2.Psychological Intervention for Pain management following musculoskeletal injury: A comprehensive review and meta analysis.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
JMDC (Sohail University)
04.2021 - Current
MBA - Health And Hospital Management
Institute of Business Managment
01.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Professor
Jeejal Maau Institute Of Physical Therapy
01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Ziauddin Medical University
03.2016 - 12.2018
Lecturer
Ziauddin Medical University
09.2015 - 10.2017
Physiotherapist
Agha Khan University
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Liaquat University of Health Sciences
01.2010 - 12.2015