Leudmila Ugov
Sydney
Summary
I am a dynamic and dedicated Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in assessments, collaborative goal setting, and case management. I am known for my collaborative approach and adaptability within the dynamic rehabilitation environment. My work and reporting is meticulous and clearly justified with experience spanning across public and private sectors. I have a strong background and special interest in injury prevention and educating clients, carers, and employers in improving their work practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Benchmark Rehab
12.2012 - Current
- Providing comprehensive assessment and case management services to individuals within the CTP, Life Insurance and icare / Dust Diseases markets
- Coordinating discharge planning
- Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Workplace Assessments, and Pre-employment Medicals.
- Educating clients on safe work practices including manual handling, ergonomics training and postural education
Occupational Therapist
Injury Management and Assessment Centre
12.2012 - Current
- Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Workplace Assessments, and Pre-employment Medicals within the WorkCover market.
- Writing and implementing workplace training including safe manual handling and workstation ergonomics.
- Advising on workplace modifications.
Occupational Therapist
CRS Australia
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Case management within the CTP, WorkCover and Lifetime Care markets.
- Functional Capacity Evaluation assessor.
- Injury prevention, injury management, and ergonomic assessments.
- Implementing manual handling and workstation ergonomics training.
- Development and implementation of pre employment screening tool.
Occupational Therapist
Harrison Associates
04.2002 - 01.2006
- Assisting to implement operational procedures for rehabilitation on work related insurance claims.
- Case management.
- Home and workstation modifications.
Occupational Therapist / Team Leader
MLC Disability Services
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Community case management working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members and external stakeholders.
- Major and minor home modifications. Collaborative work with engineers and builders on modifications.
- Manual handling risk assessor.
- Providing manual handling training for nurses, carers and family within community setting.
- Managing staff, and analysis and audits of case progression.
Occupational Therapist
Kings College Wheelchair Service
10.2000 - 10.2003
- Wheelchair assessment and prescription.
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team to design special seating systems.
- Managed all powered wheelchair prescription within the community.
- Home modifications for wheelchair accessibility.
Education
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Conducting diverse range of assessments
- Experienced and complex case management
- Collaborative working with clients, carers/family, treating practitioners, employers, insurers
- Clear and detailed clinical justification
- Home and workplace modifications
- Trainer in manual handling and workplace ergonomics
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Benchmark Rehab
12.2012 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Injury Management and Assessment Centre
12.2012 - Current
Occupational Therapist
CRS Australia
11.2008 - 12.2012
Occupational Therapist / Team Leader
MLC Disability Services
10.2003 - 12.2005
Occupational Therapist
Harrison Associates
04.2002 - 01.2006
Occupational Therapist
Kings College Wheelchair Service
10.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelor - Occupational Therapy
La Trobe University
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