Veronika Novakova
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A dedicated physical therapist with 11 years of clinical experience in adult and pediatric care in outpatient setting. Delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatments. Strong time management and decision-making skills enhance productivity in clinical settings. Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing to foster improvement and growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Pediatric physical therapist & Team leader
Sultan bin Abdulaziz humanitarian city
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024.07 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pediatric physical therapy services, including patient assessments, treatment planning, goal setting, and ongoing progress evaluations.
- Design and implement individualized therapy programs, incorporating evidence‑based interventions, therapeutic exercises, and home exercise programs to maximize functional outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure family‑centered care.
- Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team consisting of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and vocational therapists.
- Monitor therapists' schedules to enhance appointment availability and utilisation of clinical resources.
- Coordinate with the booking department to manage patient scheduling, waiting lists and appointment booking.
- Manage scheduling concerns and adjust appointment times based on parents' preferences.
- Prepare and manage team schedules during annual leave and staff absences to maintain continuity of patient care.
- Facilitate communication and teamwork within multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure delivery of high‑quality pediatric rehabilitation services.
Senior Physiotherapist
Sultan bin Abdulaziz humanitarian city
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.10 - 2024.06
- Treated adult patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, spinal cord injuries.
- Developed comprehensive intervention and discharge plans to facilitate smooth patient transitions.
- Maximised rehabilitation potential through patient education on treatments and home program.
- Enhanced client lifestyle and wellbeing through person-centred treatment programmes.
- Educated patients on condition prevention techniques to minimise requirements for repeat care.
- Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care to service users.
- Supported junior physiotherapists through training and one-on-one mentoring.
Pediatric Physiotherapist
Senses clinics
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2019.01 - 2022.06
- Evaluated patients and setting treatment plans
- Provided intensive physiotherapy programs (Therasuit and cage therapy)
- Conducted follow-up assessments on infants' development and guide parents with milestones tracking
- Used high-tech machines for therapy (Galileo, Myro, Balo, H/P cosmos, motomed)
- Provided education to parents on handling techniques and home exercises and recommending special aids for their children
- Managed all medical documentation to ensure compliance and facilitate continuity of care
Pediatric physiotherapist
Renona
Šúrovce, Slovakia
2018.04 - 2018.08
- Worked at the intensive rehabilitation center
- Provided intensive 2 weeks treatment program for pediatric neurological diagnosis
- Exercised based on therasuit method and cage therapy
- Provided targeted massage therapy to aid in muscle recovery following rehabilitation sessions. after intensive exercising
- Applied electrotherapy, heat and cold therapy, oxygenotherapy
Physiotherapist
Rehapro
Michalovce, Slovakia
2017.02 - 2018.04
- Worked with patients with various disorders
- Helped people to recover from injuries and surgeries
- Treated musculoskeletal issues such as sprains, back pain, posture problems, fractures, etc.
- Made treatment plans including exercises, manual therapy and electrotherapy
- Guided patients to improve their muscle power, improve mobility and reintroduce range of motion after injuries
- Taught people how to reduce the common problems such as lower back pain by activating the core muscles using the diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
Trainer for children
Freelance
Humenne
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Led once a week a group training session focused on stretching and strengthening exercises
- Exercised with tennis and volleyball players to decrease risk of muscle imbalances
Physiotherapist
Rebarborka
Brno
2016.07 - 2016.12
- Worked with adults and children at the outpatient clinic (focused on the pediatric cases)
- Provided early intervention program
- Treated diagnosis such as torticolis, club feet, developmental delay, poor posture, decreased balance, flat feet, etc.
Physiotherapist
Columna centrum
Brno
2015.02 - 2016.06
- Worked with adults and children at the outpatient clinic
- Treated patients after injuries, post-op cases and musculoskeletal issues such as poor posture, back pain, joint pain, flat feet, etc.
- Provided therapeutic exercise and various modalities including soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and heat therapy to enhance recovery
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Faculty of medicine
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech republic 9 2012 - 6 2015
Professional classification and registration SCFHS
Saudi Arabia 10/2020 -
Basic infection control skills License
Saudi Arabia 06/2024 -
Basic life support
Saudi Arabia 10/2022 -
Skills
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Decision-Making autonomy
- Tolerance and patience
- Knowledge sharing
Languages
Slovak
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- Reading books
- Interested in healthy food and nutrition
- Fitness, running, yoga
- Outdoor activities
- Traveling
- Dancing
Certification
- 2026 - MS Excel for beginners
- 2025 - Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization D
- 2025 - Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization - pediatric course part I
- 2024 - Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization C
- 2024 - Basic risk management in health care
- 2023 - Functional independence measure
- 2023 - Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization A,B
- 2022 - CME level 1 - Cuevas Medek Exercises
- 2021 - 2022 - Ayres Sensory integration
- 2021 - Bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion in therapy for scoliosis
- 2021 - Idiopathic scoliosis – diagnostics
- 2021 - Functional pediatric physiotherapy Neuro-rehabilitation
- 2021 - Kinesiological evaluation for infants
- 2019 - Therasuit method basic
- 2018 - Rehabilitation of spastic paresis – part A
- 2016 - 2018 - SM (stabilization and mobilization) System - part 1 A,B,C,D, scoliosis 5A
- 2016 - Medical terminology and methods of care in nursing for Healthcare Professionals in English
- 2016 - Examination and functional physical therapy in shoulder´s dysfunctions
- 2016 - Examination and functional physical therapy in knee´s dysfunctions
- 2014 - Course Kinesiotaping
Conferences and Workshops
- 2025 - 6th Virtual international pediatric conference
- 2024 - Global health exhibition
- 2021 - 3D Virtual All levels trauma care international conference 2
- 2018 - DNS congress in the Prague
- 2018 - Physio and sport conference in Žilina
- 2016-2018 - Workshops:
- Bobath's concept: Asymmetry or Hemiparesis? How to do it?
- Acral Coactivation Therapy in pediatrics
- Healthy back
- Yoga slow flow
- Bosu complete
- Medical yoga
- Exercises for offices and home
- Fitball
- Exercises for pregnant
- Fascia and their relaxation
- Natural training
- Dynamic fitball
- Metabolic training
Timeline
Pediatric physical therapist & Team leader
Sultan bin Abdulaziz humanitarian city
2024.07 - Current
Senior Physiotherapist
Sultan bin Abdulaziz humanitarian city
2022.10 - 2024.06
Pediatric Physiotherapist
Senses clinics
2019.01 - 2022.06
Pediatric physiotherapist
Renona
2018.04 - 2018.08
Physiotherapist
Rehapro
2017.02 - 2018.04
Trainer for children
Freelance
2017.01 - 2018.01
Physiotherapist
Rebarborka
2016.07 - 2016.12
Physiotherapist
Columna centrum
2015.02 - 2016.06
Basic life support
10/2022 -
Basic infection control skills License
06/2024 -
Professional classification and registration SCFHS
10/2020 -
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Faculty of medicine
Masaryk University
9 2012 - 6 2015