João Santos
Physical Therapist; Osteopath
Vila Nova De Gaia
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist and Osteopath with over 5 years of experience evaluating and effectively managing the treatment of patients. Processing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills in order to provide the best evidence based treatment plans to each patient individual needs. Expert in musculoskeletal disorders, post surgical rehabilitation and sports medicine, managing pain and improving strength, balance, coordination and range of movement, contributing to an active and healthy lifestyle and the weal being of each patient. Adept of digital health and exercise prescription.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
4
4
Languages
3
3
Bachelor's degrees
Work History
Physical Therapist
ETG
Vila Nova De Gaia
2021.12 - Current
- Skilled in sports medicine and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Independent clinical assessment and evaluation based on clinical evidence, including examination of patient's health records, in order to get accurate diagnosis, discard any red flags and referring patients to other medical experts if this is necessary.
- Design and execution of clinical evidence based physical therapy treatment plans adapted to each patient's goals and needs in order to increase functionality, strength and relief pain.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises delivering digital home care.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation.
- Working with complex medical equipment to help achieve patient results.
- Collaboration with other medical personal.
- Management over 10 patients per day.
Physical Therapist; Osteopath
Medigaia
Vila Nova De Gaia
2018.01 - 2022.09
- Co-working with medical doctor.
- Providing welcoming and comfortable environment for patients.
- Taking detailed but sensitive case history of each patient.
- Listening medical complaints of each patient.
- Independent clinical assessment and evaluation based on clinical evidence, including examination of patient's health records, in order to get accurate diagnosis, discard any red flags and referring patients to other medical experts if this is necessary.
- Using soft tissue techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy and osteopathic manipulative treatment to increase functionality, strength, and relief pain.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients
- Drawing up digital health and lifestyle plans for patient needs.
- Providing general medical advice.
- Updating and organizing patient records.
- Management over 10 patients per day.
Radiographer
GAER
Porto
2012.09 - 2013.07
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Interpreted data and offered personalized recommendations for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Instituto Superior De Saúde Jean Piaget
Vila Nova De Gaia 2017.10 - 2021.08
Certification - Teaching Skills Certification
ViverAprender- Escola De Negócios E Administração.
Vila Nova De Gaia 2017.02 - 2017.05
Bachelor of Science - Osteopathic Medicine
Instituto De Medicina Tradicional
Porto 2013.09 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
Escola Superior De Saúde Jean Paget
Vila Nova De Gaia 2007.08 - 2012.08
Skills
Home health care expertise
Certification
Certified Osteopathy on sports medicine, Instituto de Medicina Tradicional do Porto
Hobbies
Surfing, Fitness, Chess.
Driver's License
B1;B;BE
Own vehicle.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Physical Therapist
ETG
2021.12 - Current
Physical Therapist; Osteopath
Medigaia
2018.01 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Instituto Superior De Saúde Jean Piaget
2017.10 - 2021.08
Certification - Teaching Skills Certification
ViverAprender- Escola De Negócios E Administração.
2017.02 - 2017.05
Certified Osteopathy on sports medicine, Instituto de Medicina Tradicional do Porto
2016-04
Certified Dry Needling, Instituo de Medicina Tradicional do Porto
2015-07
Neuromuscular Tapping
2014-12
Bachelor of Science - Osteopathic Medicine
Instituto De Medicina Tradicional
2013.09 - 2017.08
Radiographer
GAER
2012.09 - 2013.07
Bachelor of Science - Radiology
Escola Superior De Saúde Jean Paget
2007.08 - 2012.08
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