Posted by Cokash Daniel on April 02, 19103 at 20:34:56:
Daniel Cokash
227 Tolland Turnpike, Willington, CT 06279
E-mail:Cokashdaniel@hotmail.com
Phone (860) 487-1341
Daniel Cokash
227 Tolland Turnpike, Willington, CT 06279
E-mail:Cokashdaniel@hotmail.com
Phone (860) 487-1341
Career Objective Staff Physical Therapist
Education
• Master of Physical Therapy, American International College, 2001
• Bachelor of Science/Human Biology, American International College, 1998
• Associate of Culinary Arts, Manchester Community College, 1995
• Nova Southeastern University, will begin Ph.D. in Physical Therapy Jan. 2003
Clinical Experience Connecticut Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 6/14/01 through 7/21/01, Outpatient Orthopedics. 428 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066 (860) 872-3717.
• Treatment of a wide range of Orthopedic patients, developing exercise programs, application of modalities, and orthopedic techniques.
• Completed and documented initial evaluation, progress notes & d/c summaries. Completed daily billing & insurance forms.
• Responsible for completing re-evaluation prior to patient return to MD.
University of Connecticut Health Center, 6/21/01 through 8/6/01, 232-bed facility, primary & tertiary patient services. 263 Farmington Ave. Farmington, CT 06030 (860) 679-2000.
• Managed a caseload consisting of neurological, cardiac, oncology, medically complex, orthopedic, & ICU patients.
• Responsible for initial evaluation and documentation.
• Provided bed mobility, transfer, stair and gait training with and without aiding devices. Developed exercise programs and applied modalities.
Kula Hospital, 8/28/01 through 10/31/01, 180-bed long-term & sub acute rehabilitation. 204 Kula Highway, Maui, Hawaii, 96790 (808) 876-4352.
• Completed initial evaluation, 30 & 90 day evaluation, yearly evaluation & significant change evaluation according to Medicare guidelines.
• Collaborated with patient, families, & members of an interdisciplinary team on treatment & discharge to maximize patient care.
• Responsible for home evaluation and ordering equipment prior to patient discharge. Development of progressive home exercise program.
Work Experience Project Genesis Inc., 6/7/01 through 3/1/02. PO Box 799, Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 456-1698. Title: Independent Living Skill Trainer/Vocational Trainer.
• Assessment & treatment in medication management, task completion, commination & interpersonal skills, sensory/motor skills, mobility & community transportation skills, problem solving skills, and money management.
• Provided opportunities for clients with TBI to be integrated into the community.
• Implemented client behavioral program.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to maximize client care.
Rockville General Hospital, 3/1/02 to Present. 31 Union Street, Rockville, CT 06066 (860) 872-5175 Ext. 5261. Title: Physical Therapist.
• Evaluated using testing procedures (ROM, MMT, ADL girth and endurance) and interpreted the results to assist in diagnosis and selection of therapeutic procedures, set goals, and assisted in discharge planning. When assessment shows evaluation by another health care provider is desirable, a request is made of the referring physician who will in turn request an evaluation.
• Treated inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients as referred by physician using appropriate therapeutic procedures. Such techniques include exercise for increasing strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion; stimuli to facilitate motor activity and learning; instruction in activities of daily living, posture and the use of assistive devices.
• Negotiated and influenced patients/families in verbal or written home exercise program, which is related to short and long term goals, as evidenced by observation and chart review.
• Applied physical agents to relieve pain or alter physiological status.
• Consulted with allied health personnel and with referring agencies regarding the car of patients. Maintained accurate and current progress, attendance records, and processed charges for each patient. Coordinated treatment program and scheduling with other allied health professionals.
• Oriented patients, family, and/or hospital staff as indicted to appropriate physical therapy policies and procedures therapeutic techniques, interventions, equipment and other patient care information to assure patient rights are protected. Evidenced by patient surveys, customer feedback and management observation.
• Participated in hospital and department project implementation and in service education for hospital employees and the community. Willingly served on appropriate hospital committees. Evidence by management observation and staff input.
Professional Activities
• Physical Therapy Club 1997 – 2001, Vice President.
• American Physical Therapy Association Member, 1998 – 2001.
• Volunteer for Boston Marathon, 1999 – Present.
References:
LEVINE, JEFFREY (860) 679 – 3233
Staff Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Services at University of Connecticut Health Center
MCLAIN, JESSICA G. (860) 679 – 3233
Staff Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Services at University of Connecticut Health Center
STRICKER, BRENT (808) 876 – 4352
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Services at Kula Hospital
GOTHBERG, APRIL (860) 872 – 5261
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Services at Rockville Hospital
KERENSKY, VIRGINIA (860) 456 – 1698
Director of Project Genesis
Project Genesis TBI Unit
SMOLA, KATHY (860) 684 – 6341 Ext. 130
Director of Recreation
Evergreen Health Care Center