To be employed as a Physiotherapist in a Community and contribute positively to that community by assisting patients to access to the most appropriate assistance to maintain their quality of life, their function, health and education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Physiotherapist
Concentric
02.2022 - Current
Enhancing patients' quality of life through targeted physiotherapy exercises and pain management techniques.
Implementing new assessment and treatment programs through ANACC.
Educating patients on managing injuries and chronic pain.
Completing comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnoses to identify physical impairments, falls risk and determine specific goals
Creating and updating relevant and appropriate care plans
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Aged Care Physiotherapist
SeniorCare Physiotherapy
01.2019 - 11.2020
Initial Assessments
Creating and updating care plans
Falls assessments
Walking aid prescription
Carrying out pain management program
Leading group exercise classes
Creating and implementing individual exercise and falls prevention programs in collaboration with patients, family and other staff
Musculoskeletal injury assessments and management
Cardiorespiratory assessment and management
Recording and documentation in medical notes and for ACFI
Teaching manual handling to new staff
Rehabilitation Consultant
Pinnacle Rehab
08.2016 - 12.2018
Case Management
Liaising with multiple stakeholders and medical professionals
Completing comprehensive reports and return to work and health plans
Workplace and ergonomic assessments
Injury management, ergonomic, and safe manual handling advice and recommendations
Customer Service Officer
ANZ Stadium
01.2012 - 09.2017
Casual Administration and SASS Staff
Cumberland High School
07.2014 - 06.2016
Cardiorespiratory Practicum
Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2016
Oncology, haematology and general surgery
Discharge planning, education and home exercise programs
Musculoskeletal Practicum
Westmead Public Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2016
Assessment and treatment of a variety of injuries
Setting goals and creating home exercise programs
Education on importance of exercising and patients taking control of their own health and recovery
Neurological Practicum
St Joseph’s Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2016
Aid prescription
Neurological assessment
Multidisciplinary case conferences
Developing specific exercise programs for a variety of neurological conditions
Function and Bar Staff
Oatlands Golf Club
02.2014 - 11.2015
Orthopedic Practicum
St Vincent’s Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2015
Fracture clinic
Education on precautions and early mobilization
Working in a close multi-disciplinary team
Aged Care Practicum
Cabrini Nursing Home
01.2015 - 02.2015
Conducting group exercise classes
Working with patients with dementia
Developing individual exercise programs for a variety of conditions
Barista and Café Waitress
Michel’s Patisserie Carlingford
06.2008 - 07.2014
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Australian Catholic University
North Sydney
07.2016
Higher School Certificate - ATAR 92.9
Carlingford High School
Carlingford, NSW
11.2011
Skills
Geriatric physiotherapy
Verbal and written communication
Assessment and documentation/ report writing
Balance and coordination training
Therapeutic exercise prescription
Neurological assessment and rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
Case management
Patient education and counselling
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Hydrotherapy Aid, Royal Deaf and Blind School North Rocks, 2016
References
Vivien Le, Area Team Leader and Physiotherapist, Concentric, vivien.le@concentric.com.au, 02 8104 5232
Aged Care Practicum, Cabrini Nursing Home, Westmead, 01/27/15, 02/27/15, Conducting group exercise classes, Working with patients with dementia, Developing individual exercise programs for a variety of conditions
Orthopedic Practicum, St Vincent’s Hospital, 04/06/15, 05/08/15, Fracture clinic, Education on precautions and early mobilization, Working in a close multi-disciplinary team
Neurological Practicum, St Joseph’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Auburn, 01/25/16, 02/26/16, Aid prescription, Neurological assessment, Multidisciplinary case conferences, Developing specific exercise programs for a variety of neurological conditions
Musculoskeletal Practicum, Westmead Public Hospital, 02/29/16, 04/08/16, Assessment and treatment of a variety of injuries, Setting goals and creating home exercise programs, Education on importance of exercising and patients taking control of their own health and recovery
Cardiorespiratory Practicum, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, 04/11/16, 05/06/16, Oncology, haematology and general surgery, Discharge planning, education and home exercise programs