Accomplished Physiotherapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Physiotherapist
Illawarra Physiotherapy Centre
Ballajurra, Western Australia
01.2019 - Current
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
Evaluated and successfully treated a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain/injuries and neurological conditions.
Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Conducted functional work assessments and return to work programs.
Documented patients progress and wrote comprehensive reports and referrals for other health professionals and insurance companies.
Attended weekly education sessions to ensure that manual therapy techniques, clinical diagnosis as well as clinical exercise practices are up to date and refined.
Conduct Clinical exercise group classes for patients to aid in their rehabilitation and recovery, and/or prevent injury and pain.
Patient types included private patients, NDIS patients, DVA patients, Medicare Enhanced Primary Scheme patients, workers compensation patients, and MVA/MCA insurance patients
Developed marketing content such as videos and images (promotional materials and education materials) for social media.
Head Coach
Grasshopper Soccer Northcoast
01.2015 - 04.2019
Educating and coaching children from the ages of 2-12 years' old
Developing and executing drills appropriate for children and their skill level/age group
Administrative work for enrolments
Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
Sports Trainer
Kingsway Football Club and Sorrento Football Club
Kingsway, Western Australia
01.2016 - 09.2018
Injury Management and treatment (including taping, massaging, icing)
Maintain appropriate records of athletes and their injuries and medical history
Communicate effectively with other health professionals
Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice or while exercising.
Developed and implemented preventive programs to minimize injuries.
Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength and prevent further injury.
Instructed athletes on appropriate stretches and at-home treatments for minor injuries.
Clinical Fieldwork Placement
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
, Western Australia
09.2018 - 10.2018
Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's musculoskeletal conditions.
Performed therapy interventions utilizing evidence based practice.
Attended a chronic pain clinic, further developing skills to manage and treat chronic pain patients
Clinical Fieldwork Placement
Ability Centre
Coolbinia, Western Australia
05.2018 - 06.2018
Clinically assessed and identified impairments of children and adults living with disability
Use of a variety of interventions to address and treat identified impairments
Attended sessions in the clinic, home and school environment
Collaborated with other allied health professionals to address patient's holistically
Clinical Fieldwork
Home Care
, Western Australia
03.2018 - 04.2018
Visiting patients in their home environment
Application of subjective and objective assessments relevant to the patient
Management and treatment of the patient's conditions
Clinical Fieldwork
Ability Centre And Curtin University
, Western Australia
03.2018 - 04.2018
Self-directed placement
Conducted a literature review regarding current barriers and facilitators of participation for children with disability
Analyzed and interpreted data collected from parents of children attending the StarKick program
Collated research and data results into useful resources for therapists, parents and community members.
Clinical Fieldwork
Royal Perth Hospital
Perth, Western Australia
01.2018 - 01.2018
Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team within the general surgery/vascular ward to optimize patient care outcomes
Assessments and management of the patient's pulmonary problems
Used evidence based practice to treat patients and their conditions on the ward.
Clinical Fieldwork
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital (Respiratory Ward)
11.2017 - 12.2017
Assessed and treated patients on the respiratory ward
Thorough documentation of the objective and subjective assessments and intervention I completed with the patient
Worked with the allied health staff to ensure optimal care of the patient
Clinical Fieldwork
Move Forward
Northern Suburbs, Western Australia
07.2016 - 07.2016
Experience in the private practice setting with exposure to Pilates, hydrotherapy and exercise rehabilitation
Observation of private practice physiotherapists assessments and treatments of patients
Supporting patients with their exercise programs
Newspaper Salesperson
The Western Australian
, WA
01.2010 - 01.2014
Used persuasive communication techniques to build rapport with target customers and overcome objections.
Sold newspapers outside designated shops over the Northern Metropolitan area
Managed cash payments
Newspaper deliverer
The Joondalup Times
, Western Australia
01.2009 - 11.2009
Deliver newspapers to local residents by travelling door to door
Assemble the newspapers with any extra advertising slips
Ensure that all houses received their newspaper
Organized and mapped efficient delivery routes to boost daily delivery numbers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Curtin University
Bentley, WA
02.2015 - 11.2018
Secondary School Graduation -
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup, WA
02.2010 - 11.2014
Skills
Professionalism
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Additional Information
Community Work, 2010 -2014 National Soccer State Team Football West Represented Western Australia over east playing in competitions for multiple yearsAwardsApril 2018 Senior First Aid Certificate St John Ambulance
Certification
Provide First Aid
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Illawarra Physiotherapy Centre
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Fieldwork Placement
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2018
Clinical Fieldwork Placement
Ability Centre
05.2018 - 06.2018
Clinical Fieldwork
Home Care
03.2018 - 04.2018
Clinical Fieldwork
Ability Centre And Curtin University
03.2018 - 04.2018
Clinical Fieldwork
Royal Perth Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
Clinical Fieldwork
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital (Respiratory Ward)
11.2017 - 12.2017
Clinical Fieldwork
Move Forward
07.2016 - 07.2016
Sports Trainer
Kingsway Football Club and Sorrento Football Club
01.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Curtin University
02.2015 - 11.2018
Head Coach
Grasshopper Soccer Northcoast
01.2015 - 04.2019
Secondary School Graduation -
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
02.2010 - 11.2014
Newspaper Salesperson
The Western Australian
01.2010 - 01.2014
Newspaper deliverer
The Joondalup Times
01.2009 - 11.2009
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