Eileen O’Neill
Kurrajong,Australia
Summary
Accomplished physiotherapist with strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills, creating a supportive environment to address individual needs. Known for client-facing expertise and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Professional healthcare provider with a solid background in physiotherapy, delivering effective treatment plans and patient care. Skilled in neurological rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and patient education, ensuring high standards are met in dynamic clinical settings through collaboration within multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Neurological Physiotherapist
Advance Rehab Centre
10.2015 - Current
- Assessment and rehabilitation of clients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Submission to and liaison with insurance companies and government departments including NDIS, HIC and DVA.
- Provision of reports to attract funding for clients through the NDIS.
- Liaison with other health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Goal setting with clients, families and carers.
- Outsourcing of relevant therapy adjuncts to local community services.
Physiotherapist and Director
Learn Movement Pty Ltd
10.2001 - 10.2017
- Assessment and rehabilitation of clients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Liaison with other health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Goal setting with clients, families and carers.
- Outsourcing of relevant therapy adjuncts to local community services.
- Submission to and liaison with insurance companies and government departments including HIC and DVA.
- Preparation of medico-legal reports including costing of long-term care for clients.
- Basic book-keeping and preparation of GST reports for ATO.
Physiotherapist
Catholic Community Services
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Assessment and programme development for clients accessing packaged care.
- Liaison with other health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Goal setting with clients, families and carers.
- Outsourcing of relevant therapy adjuncts to local community services.
Physiotherapist, Locum position
North Manly Day Therapy Centre
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Assessment and treatment for clients within a dementia-specific respite centre.
- Assessment of mobility and safety within the centre and at home for clients.
- Prescription of mobility aids as required.
- Referral to other health professionals for identified needs.
- General geriatric outpatient service to the wider community.
- Assessment and training for clients in accessing community resources such as mobility aids in shopping centres, activities provided in the community for elderly residents, etc.
Physiotherapist
Mona Vale Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Assessment and rehabilitation of inpatient and outpatient clients, primarily slow stream rehabilitation and frail aged clients.
- Liaison with other health care professionals including local medical officers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, nursing staff, dementia support workers and ACAT nurses.
- Assessment of mobility and safety for clients within their home and in the community.
- Prescription of mobility aids where necessary.
- Education for staff and carers about back care and lifting/assisting clients.
Research Assistant
The University of Sydney
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Data collection and analysis for project entitled ‘The Relationship Between Spasticity and Contracture Following Stroke’.
- Coordination of recruitment of subjects across multiple hospital sites.
- Literature reviews of related treatment modalities.
- Liaison with funding bodies (NH&MRC) to update on progress of study.
- Preparation of journal articles to disseminate findings of study.
Physiotherapist
Spastic Centre of NSW
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Assessment and treatment for children with cerebral palsy.
- Promotion of independence for clients using a multidisciplinary approach to service provision.
- Liaison with education services to facilitate the integration of clients with disabilities into mainstream services.
- Provision of outreach services to rural and remote areas.
- In-service provision for staff to promote safe handling procedures.
- Provision of individual and group hydrotherapy services.
Physiotherapist
Department of Community Services
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Assessment and rehabilitation for children with multiple disabilities in a variety of settings including home-based, school-based and centre-based therapy services.
- Case management to ensure smooth team coordination for clients and families.
- Regular literature reviews and preparation of in-services for other therapists.
Physiotherapist
Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children
01.1989 - 01.1990
- General physiotherapy involving rotation into the areas of intensive care, cardiac surgery, neurology, pulmonary physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, oncology and neonatal intensive care.
- In-service provision for nursing and general staff at the hospital related to safe lifting procedures.
- In-services to physiotherapists based on principles of treatment and therapy outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Sydney University
01.1989
MbiomedE - Biomedical Engineering
Sydney University
01.1995
Skills
- Client goal identification
- Assessment of movement-related difficulties
- Development of therapy programs to meet specific goals
- Progress tracking for therapy programs
- Engagement with multidisciplinary teams
- Medico-legal report preparation
- Rehabilitation for neurological conditions
- At-home workout plans
- Customized exercise planning
- Gait analysis and rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation after surgery
Timeline
Senior Neurological Physiotherapist
Advance Rehab Centre
10.2015 - Current
Physiotherapist
Catholic Community Services
02.2012 - 06.2014
Physiotherapist and Director
Learn Movement Pty Ltd
10.2001 - 10.2017
Physiotherapist, Locum position
North Manly Day Therapy Centre
01.2001 - 01.2001
Physiotherapist
Mona Vale Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Research Assistant
The University of Sydney
01.1997 - 01.2000
Physiotherapist
Spastic Centre of NSW
01.1994 - 01.1997
Physiotherapist
Department of Community Services
01.1990 - 01.1994
Physiotherapist
Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children
01.1989 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Sydney University
MbiomedE - Biomedical Engineering
Sydney University
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