Parmveer Kaushal, D.P.T., M.P.T., PT, CCS (ABPTS)
Parmveer Kaushal, D.P.T., M.P.T., PT, CCS (ABPTS), started his career at SPS Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He has extensive experience providing services to patients in acute care settings, including CCU, ICU, MICU, SICU, and Cardio-Recovery PCT. He has worked with patients post-operatively for cardiopulmonary conditions, including organ transplants. He has also provided services in the acute cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting. His scholarly interests relate to the role of physical therapy in early mobility and early rehabilitation. Prior to joining the Department of Physical Therapy, he worked as a full-time physical therapist at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Palins, NY.
Education
- B.P.T., Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- M.P.T., Maharishi Markandeshwar University
- D.P.T., Dominican University
- Post-Graduation: Course in Diabetes Education, International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
- Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, AARC/AACVPR
- Board-Certified, Clinical Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
Honors and Awards
- First Prize award in academic presentation on “Advancement in BLS guideline by AHA”, Physio-fest
Recent Publications
Melam, G. R., Buragadda, S., Alhusaini, A., Alghamdi, M. A., Alghamdi, M. S., & Kaushal, P. (2014). Effect of Different Positions on FVC and FEV1 Measurements of Asthmatic Patients. Journal of physical therapy science, 26(4), 591–593. https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.26.591
Kaur,J., Ghai, B.,Kaushal,P., Narwal,R. (2014). The Effect of Supine and Sitting Recovery Positions on Heart Rate Recovery and Rate Pressure Product Following Six Minute Exercise Test in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. Vol 7, Number 1. POTJ Vol.7 No.1 Jan-Mar 2014.pmd (rfppl.co.in)
Publications
Professional Service
- NYMC School of Health Science and Practice: Student Affairs Committee Member
- American Physical Therapy Association APTA NY-Hudson Valley District: Appointed Treasurer, 2024
- Volunteered in CPR training Instructor, NY
- Volunteered in Participated as Physical Therapist for screening of endurance and strength of players in Special Olympics, 2021
- Volunteered in “Education Awareness Camp” on Diabetes at Civil Hospital, India
- Participated in Community Based Rehabilitation camps, All Saints College
- Volunteered in the National Pulse Polio Immunization Program, India
- Volunteered and Donate Blood in Blood Donation Camp, All Saint Para Medical College
- Participate as a Student Physical Therapist in a Free Physiotherapy Medical camp organized by Community Hall Campus, India
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - Member
- New York Physical Therapy Association - Member
- The Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP) - Member
Teaching Responsibilities
- Coordinator of Cultural Competence Curricular Content
- Component Coordinator of Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary-PBL I course
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy
- Medical & Surgical Condition Physical Therapy
- Basic Life Support Course