HP3 Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist and HP4 Allied Health Manager Backfill
National Capital Private Hospital
Canberra, Australia
01.2021 - Current
Combination of duties from the preceding two roles
See below.
HP4 Acting Allied Health Manager
National Capital Private Hospital
Canberra, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2020
Providing clinical leadership and advocacy to the physiotherapy department and act as operational manager for all allied health services across the private hospital
This position manages more than 30 staff across allied health disciplines
Participation in clinical governance, policy and procedure development, accreditation, quality, WH & S and risk assessment, budget and resource management recruitment and consumer engagement all formed part of this role.
HP3 Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist and Functional Independence Measure Facility Trainer
National Capital Private Hospital
Canberra, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Providing rehab services to a mixed rehab caseload
Providing mentoring and supervision to junior staff and students
Improving FIM certification and assessments within the organization
NHS Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist
Various
United Kingdom
01.2013 - 01.2015
These positions highlighted my ability to work independently, be resourceful and flexible in changing environments
I worked in hospital based and community rehabilitation positions in short and long term locum contracts.
HP3 Senior Physiotherapist
Transitional Therapy and Care Program, Australian Capital Territory Health
, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
This position included providing services in a rehabilitation unit and also in the community via home visits
Duties: Provide supervision and training to junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants
Initiate and implement quality improvement strategies to improve patient outcomes.
HP1/2 Physiotherapist – Rotational Position
The Canberra Hospital
Canberra, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2012
Rotations included Evenings, Community Rehabilitation Team, ICU, Medical and Short Stay, Cardiorespiratory, Transitional Therapy and Care Service, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Independent Living Unit
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle
Higher School Certificate -
Great Lakes College, Tuncurry Senior Campus
Affiliations
Health Professionals Council (HPC), 2013 - 2016
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), 2009 - present
References
Sarah Bowen, Allied Health Manager, National Capital Private Hospital, Canberra, (02) 6222 6609, Sarah.bowen@healthscope.com.au
Rinku Bhatia, Rehabilitation Consultant, National Capital Private Hospital, Canberra, 0430 579 538, docrinku@gmail.com
Professional Development
Leadership in Management Course, 2023
Building Skills in Clinical Education Course Delegate, University of Queensland, 2021
Smart Strokes Conference Delegate, 2021
The Journey from Clinician to Manager, ACT FORUM, 2020
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