FRAN SWAN
Maidstone,VIC
Summary
Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Expert in developing clinical and rehabilitation protocols and protocols to ensure patient safety. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Physiotherapist
Richmond Physiotherapy Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Managing and treating elite, sub-elite and amateur athletes from a range of different sports and treat muscular acute or chronic injuries through evidence-based manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Carried out therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques to address patient needs and concerns.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Wrote patient case notes and reports and collected statistics to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
Physiotherapist
NRL Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Game day injury management
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, for return to play.
- Provide pre game assistance and preparation with taping and massage.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
HEAD
PHYSIOTHERAPIST WOMENS, OLD SCOTCH FOOTBALL CLUB
02.2021 - Current
- Manage medical team schedule and medical supplies for each team, Providing medical updates on players and their availability on return to play, communicating with exercise science staff with rehab protocol and return to play guidelines, streamlining medical history, game day injury information, collaborating with treating medical staff and keeping up to date with player rehabilitation progress, developing prescreening protocols for listed players, game day management assess and treat acute muscular sporting injuries through evidence-based manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation, and develop a return to play plan.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
KIESER
02.2021 - Current
- Of my case load is managing and treating elite, sub-elite and amateur athletes from a range of different sports and treat muscular acute or chronic injuries through evidence-based manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
HEAD SPORTS TRAINER (SENIOR TEAM)
SPOTSWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Collaborating with lead physiotherapist and strength and conditioning staff in athlete rehabilitation, managing sports trainer team, managing medical supplies, effective taping of shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles, pre and post massage, and initial first aid management on field
- Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
SPORTS TRAINER (SENIOR TEAM)
BOX HILL HAWKS FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Collaborating with lead physiotherapist and strength and conditioning staff in athlete rehabilitation, effective taping of shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles, pre and post massage, and initial first aid management on field.
- Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.
Education
MASTERS OF SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY -
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY -
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT - SCIENCE
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE - undefined
SAGE INSTITUE OF MASSAGE
DIPLOMA OF HEALTH SCIENCE - GRADUATED
MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE III AND IV IN FITNESS -
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS
Skills
- Good communication
- Excellent computer skills in all software
- Active listening
- Strong taping skills
- Strong collaborative skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good time management
- Movement Restoration
Certification
- Level 2 First Aid
- Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- Emergency care of suspected spinal injury
- Elite concussion in Sports
- Working with children check
- Drivers licence
Timeline
Associate Physiotherapist
Richmond Physiotherapy Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Physiotherapist
NRL Victoria
05.2023 - Current
HEAD
PHYSIOTHERAPIST WOMENS, OLD SCOTCH FOOTBALL CLUB
02.2021 - Current
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
KIESER
02.2021 - Current
SPORTS TRAINER (SENIOR TEAM)
BOX HILL HAWKS FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2016 - 04.2018
HEAD SPORTS TRAINER (SENIOR TEAM)
SPOTSWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2015 - 11.2018
MASTERS OF SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY -
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY -
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT - SCIENCE
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE - undefined
SAGE INSTITUE OF MASSAGE
DIPLOMA OF HEALTH SCIENCE - GRADUATED
MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE III AND IV IN FITNESS -
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS
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