Baylie McGain

• Designed and implemented a tailored aquatic exercise program for a private NDIS client with multiple sclerosis to improve patient mobility and function and reduce pain.
• Educated patient on home exercise program and information that complement therapy sessions.
• Carried out therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques to address patients complex therapy needs and concerns.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients to drive exceptional continuum of care.
• Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
• Maintained proper NDIS documentation for all reporting procedures.

MIXED REHABILITATION

• Ensured discharged patients had adequate referrals and follow up as well as home exercise programs and appropriate gait aids for safe discharge.
• Provided written and verbal handover to external physiotherapists regarding the patient's current level of function and recommendations for continued therapy.
• Liaised with MDT including participating in team meetings to ensure patient goals were holistic and to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
• Developed competency in interpreting assessment findings and designing goal specific exercise programs for a variety of conditions.
• Advocated for patients to extend post-operative rehabilitation time to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.

ACUTE NEUROLOGY

• Completed acute assessment of stroke in a timely thorough manner
• Treated a variety of neurological conditions including stroke, FND and vestibular disorders
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing effective post stroke education and educational resources to patients, family and carers.
• Ensured patients were discharged to the most appropriate setting and were referred to adequate and appropriate follow-up therapy,
• Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.

OUTPATIENTS

• Thorough physical assessment and evaluations to develop personalised exercise programs and goals to improve patient's function and reduce pain.
• Utilised evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Successfully identified multiple DVT's through thorough assessment and clinical judgement and referred to appropriate destination.
• Administered sports specific rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
• Liaised with sporting teams and work places to pass on appropriate return to sport/work guidelines to ensure patient's recovery