Kiran Joseph

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Key Clinical Experience:

• Delivered safe, patient-centred, and compassionate care, considering each individual's psychological, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Managed a varied caseload through effective time management and prioritisation, balancing clinical and non-clinical responsibilities while maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Completed diverse clinical placements, developing strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge coordination across a variety of patient populations and healthcare settings
  

Clinical Rotations:

• Internal Reliever – Medical/Surgical
  Delivered physiotherapy services across acute medical and surgical wards. Applied airway clearance techniques, performed mobility assessments, and provided patient education to support recovery and discharge readiness.
• Orthopaedics
  Provided physiotherapy management for elective surgical and post-traumatic patients. Focused on early mobilisation, functional recovery, and complex discharge planning. Facilitated referrals to community and outpatient services for ongoing physiotherapy.
• OPERA (Older Persons Evaluation, Rehabilitation and Assessment)
  Delivered geriatric assessment and rehabilitation for patients with complex medical and cognitive needs. Actively participated in case conferences and MDT meetings to support safe discharge and effective patient flow.
• Community Physiotherapy – GEMHITH / MAPS (Hospital in the Home & Multidisciplinary Hospital Avoidance and Post-Acute Service)
  Conducted home visits and provided community-based rehabilitation to promote safety and independence. Collaboratively established patient-centred goals and implemented targeted interventions. Worked closely with the MDT and carers to ensure safe transitions home and utilised appropriate outcome measures to assess functional status and guide intervention planning.
• Outpatient Department – Musculoskeletal (MSK)
  Assessed and treated a variety of musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based manual therapy and exercise prescription. Monitored, evaluated, and adjusted treatment plans to track progress and ensure intervention effectiveness.

• Specialized in Dry Needling for effective pain management
• Skilled in addressing chronic and acute musculoskeletal disorders, elevating diagnostic and therapeutic proficiency
• Customized Exercise Prescription aligning with personal rehabilitation goals
• Adept in Sports Conditioning and Rehabilitation, focused on maximizing athletic potential.

• Provided advanced clinical support tasks under the supervision of a Physiotherapist
• Conducted prescribed exercise programs in acute, sub-acute, rehab and community (TCP)
• Performed outcome measures inpatients & OPD settings as per delegation
• Assisted in OPD group assessments (TKR/THR, GLAD, ACL).

• Delivered expert physiotherapy services across private practices, community care, and residential facilities
• Conducted thorough initial consultations for a diverse orthopaedic caseload, including TKR, THR, ACLR, and various post-surgical repairs
• Specialized in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions like tendinopathies, ankle sprains, and osteoarthritis of the knee and hip
• Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans following comprehensive patient assessments
• Provided high-quality care for CDM, DVA, Workcover, NDIS, and private clientele.

• Support clinicians to provide customer-focused interdisciplinary therapy services to inpatients
• Completing & reviewing exercise programs as per delegation
• Conducting group exercise classes & teaching THR precautions
• Assisting & motivating patients with mobility & strengthening exercises.

• Developed and conducted Strength and Balance classes to augment stability and fall prevention
• Proficient in Taping and Strapping methods, ensuring injury support and postural enhancement.

• Assisted residents in improving functional independence
• Conducted Balance & fall prevention programs
• Mobilised elderly residents in care facility & community
• Enhanced Community participation through delegated tasks.

• Developed individualized exercise programs for clients
• Facilitated community participation and recreational activities
• Assisted AHP with delegated rehab programs and activities
• Monitored progress of clients to ensure desired results.

• Assess patients post-surgically for management and discharge planning
• Discuss evaluation results, plan for treatment, and establish STG/LTG
• Review patients for acute and chronic conditions, manage pain, and prescribe exercises
• Organize training programs and presentations for staff, patients, caregivers, and parents.