Vanja Praschag

• Provided acute care for ortho, trauma, neuro, surgery, internal, oncology, ICU, and palliative patients.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through individual attention and concern resolution.
• Managed high caseloads and organized daily schedules for assistants and patients.
• Established trust with patients to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Taught use of braces, crutches, and prosthetics to alleviate pain.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with expertise in complex therapy needs.
• Mentored new therapists while fostering a supportive environment.
• Recorded patient responses to therapies and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
• Designed home exercise programs tailored to individual needs for ongoing progress.
• Improved mobility via personalized treatment plans and progress monitoring.
• Conducted clinical assessments to determine patient needs.
• Collaborated on comprehensive care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluated referrals and established appropriate evaluation procedures based on medical history.
• Adapted therapy sessions to align with patient progress and limitations.
• Educated patients and families on diagnoses, injury prevention, and therapies.
• Supervised students, assistants, technicians, and volunteers in clinical settings.
• Utilized manual therapy techniques to relieve pain across diverse populations.
• Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches by staying current with research.
• Participated in professional development to enhance physical therapy skills.
• Led group therapy for improved balance, flexibility, and strength in older adults.
• Promoted long-term wellness through injury prevention education strategies.

Oncology Rehabilitation

ICU cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, burn patients.

Team Leader of 20 workers (PTs, OTs, Speech Therapists) in a nursing home.

Nursing home of long term ventilated patients

ICU + acute care in Traumatology