Monique Rowlands
Perth
Summary
Warm and friendly Senior Physiotherapist offering expert patient-oriented care that is both evidence based and ethical. Over 8 years of experience in the private setting across a broad range of specialties, with a particular focus in sports. Great communication skills both with patients and the team, multitasking and organisational abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physiotherapist
Roar Physiotherapy
03.2025 - Current
- Provide quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal and sporting presentation.
- Completion of non-clinical administration including notes, letters, reports, patient follow up, liaison with case managers, referring medical practitioners and the broader allied health team.
- Provide care and consult for second opinions for complex cases.
- Gym, Hydrotherapy and RTS Programming.
- Experience with providing clear recovery pathways and RTW planning for WA insurance programs including WC and ICWA.
- Use of VALD performance testing and analysis.
- Use of patient management and exercise programming software.
- Development of educational content for patients, staff in-service's, GP education events and social media.
- Advised and developed strategy for strengthening the clinic's footprint in the community.
Senior Physiotherapist
Physio Plus
04.2018 - 02.2025
- Use of best evidence practice to assess, diagnose and rehabilitation planning.
- Strong focus on exercise rehabilitation and the use of the working or sporting environment to improve tissue resilience and promote recovery.
- Taught patients to feel confident in their bodies as they rehab and learn to self manage their conditions.
- Confident with gym based programming, hydrotherapy and the use of Telehealth.
- Broad range of musculoskeletal and sporting experience, work with complex pain, NDIS, TCA plans and insurance based cases including TAC and WorkCover.
- Experience with neurological and cardiorespiratory rehab within the private practice context.
- Trained in pre-employment screening and task analysis and consulting organisations on health and safety.
- Work with key stakeholders in the community including local sporting clubs, businesses and government organisations.
- Liaison with broader treating team to ensure integrated care including specialists, GP's and the allied health team.
- Experience with FrontDesk and Nookal practice management systems and Physitrack for exercise prescription.
- Contributed to ongoing PD through in-services and informative blog posts and the mentoring of new grads and students.
VFLW Team Physiotherapist
Williamstown Football Club
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Quick decision making, triaging, and multitasking with the challenge of time constraints within a busy sporting environment.
- On-field emergency medical care.
- Elite level rehabilitation and return to play programs, developing the skill of providing creative solutions to enable safe and comfortable participation in sport at a high level.
- Liaising with team doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, coaching and management staff to manage the team list.
Physiotherapist
Physio Plus Mackay
12.2015 - 04.2018
- Hybrid clinical setting, combining private practice and private hospital care.
- Managed a full patient load in the private practice setting, using best evidence based practice to treat a broad range of patients including post-op rehabilitation, Work Cover, TAC, pre-employment assessments.
- Worked as part of a physiotherapy team to service the Mackay Mater Hospital. Gaining skills in triaging, list management and liaising with treating doctors, nurses, allied health team and other supporting staff to provide the best care for each patient.
- Experience with inpatient and outpatient care across a broad range of specialties including: neurology, cardiorespiratory, acute critical care, general medicine, pre and post op, rehabilitation and post natal care.
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy With Honours - Physiotherapy
James Cook University
12.2015
Certification
- CPR, Oct 2024
- First Aid, Feb 2023
- Working With Children Check, May 2023
- Hand Hygiene, June 2023
- NDIS Orientation Certificate, March 2021
References
Michael Ranger - Current boss and mentor
Director Physio Plus Footscray
Sports Physiotherapist
michael.ranger@physioplus.com.au
0407 830 643
Michael Freeman - Old colleague, Physio Plus
The Australian Ballet
Sports Physiotherapist
mjfreeman90@gmail.com
0421 659 428
Sara Clapham - Old colleague, Williamstown VFLW
Symmetry Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist
sclapham@symmetryphysio.com.au
0420540443
Timeline
Senior Physiotherapist
Roar Physiotherapy
03.2025 - Current
Senior Physiotherapist
Physio Plus
04.2018 - 02.2025
VFLW Team Physiotherapist
Williamstown Football Club
04.2018 - 04.2020
Physiotherapist
Physio Plus Mackay
12.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Physiotherapy With Honours - Physiotherapy
James Cook University