Karim Farid

• Independently assess and manage acute orthopaedic patients following elective and traumatic surgery, including joint replacements, fractures and upper and lower limb injuries.
• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation incorporating early mobilisation, gait retraining, therapeutic exercise and functional progression.
• Prescribe gait aids and mobility equipment while adhering to post-operative protocols and weight-bearing restrictions.
• Collaborate effectively with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and facilitate safe discharge.
• Provide comprehensive patient education and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Completed rotations across:

• Acute Orthopaedics (Current)
• Mercy Care Centre Young - Subacute Rehabilitation & Palliative Care
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Health Independence Program (Community Rehabilitation)

• Delivered physiotherapy within inpatient subacute rehabilitation and palliative care services.
• Managed patients with complex neurological, orthopaedic, medical and progressive conditions to maximise functional independence and quality of life.
• Implemented individualised rehabilitation programs focusing on mobility, balance, strength, respiratory interventions and symptom management.
• Collaborated within multidisciplinary team meetings to establish patient-centred rehabilitation goals and optimise care planning.
• Adapted treatment according to rehabilitation potential and palliative care principles.
• NSW

• Independently managed a diverse outpatient caseload including post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation, acute sporting injuries and persistent musculoskeletal pain.
• Performed comprehensive assessments to guide diagnosis, clinical reasoning and evidence-based management.
• Delivered exercise-based rehabilitation, manual therapy and patient education to improve function and support long-term self-management.
• Effectively prioritised appointments and managed competing clinical demands within a busy outpatient service.

• Delivered physiotherapy within a multidisciplinary transitional rehabilitation service following acute hospital admission.
• Conducted comprehensive functional, musculoskeletal and falls-risk assessments within patients' homes and community settings.
• Developed individualised rehabilitation programs targeting strength, balance, endurance, gait retraining and functional independence.
• Managed complex neurological, cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic and age-related conditions.
• Applied sound clinical reasoning to prioritise patient care, reduce hospital readmissions and maximise functional outcomes.
• Utilised standardised outcome measures to evaluate progress and guide treatment planning.

• Managed outpatient musculoskeletal and neurological presentations using evidence-based assessment, exercise prescription, manual therapy and patient education.

• Assessed and treated patients across acute orthopaedic and general surgical wards, delivering post-operative rehabilitation, gait retraining, mobility assessment and discharge planning.

• Developed advanced neurological rehabilitation skills managing patients with spinal cord injuries, focusing on mobility retraining, transfers, wheelchair mobility, exercise progression and patient-centred goal setting.

• Managed acute cardiorespiratory and post-operative surgical patients through respiratory assessment, airway clearance, early mobilisation and discharge planning.