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OLIVIA SCHROEDER

Shellharbour

Summary

Accredited Exercise Physiologist well-versed in evaluating patient health and designing exercise programs targeted to patient fitness level and health concerns. Offering 4 years of experience in the clinical field working with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Actively promotes patient safety in clinical settings and partners with multidisciplinary health team to provide best overall care possible. Highly efficient and accurate with strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills. Successful at prioritising tasks, maintaining organisation and optimising workflow. Balances high-volume inquiries with staff administrative needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Pilates Instructor

EQ Pilates
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided tailored prescription for clients based on specific needs, involving a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations, ensuring a safe and effective workout experience.
  • Educated clients on the principles of Pilates, fostering a deeper understanding of the practice.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and referrals.
  • Enhanced mind-body connection for clients through focused breathing techniques and meditation practices.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop new class offerings, attracting diverse clientele.
  • Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from both clients and colleagues alike regarding instructional skills.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

RoboFit
08.2023 - Current
  • Working with neurological populations targeting specific deficits reflecting chronic, degenerative conditions for maintenance/progression of quality of life.
  • Collaboration with team members interstate and overseas reflecting excellent communication skills.
  • Well equipped with skills to learn use of upcoming technology in the medical field.
  • Provides demonstrations of technology used for rehabilitation and well versed in patient outreach.
  • Strong skills in report writing and collaborating with the patient's broader health care team and NDIS support.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

The Movement
05.2022 - Current
  • Work independently and in semi-private group settings to prescribe patients with individualised, targeted exercise programs to meet therapy goals.
  • Oversee a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, along with some neurological conditions.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Work towards treatment goals for clients in tight collaboration with Physiotherapists.
  • Work collaboratively with treating General Practitioners and Work Cover companies with effective communication and meeting deadlines for report writing.
  • Educate patients regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Care in professional SOAP notes per client seen daily and confidentiality surrounding such notes.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of exercise sessions, including private, semi-private and home visits.
  • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.

Administration/Exercise Physiologist Intern

PhysioHealth & Sports Injury Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Work independently and in group settings amongst chronically ill patients in their pursuit to healthy goals.
  • Collaborate with other practicing Allied Health Professionals, including Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists.
  • Identify contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
  • Review patient progress against expectations and recommended updates to treatment plans.
  • Demonstrate correct posture and form into patients and watched exercises for potential problems.
  • Manage and maintained equipment used in exercise programs.
  • Assist patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
  • Conduct two 1-hour Pilates classes per week, using equipment variety to target client goals seeking rehabilitation.
  • Respond proactively and properly to situations requiring exercise cessation.
  • Facilitate health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.
  • Administration involving collaborating with patients to manage appointments, private payments, along with Work Cover and NDIS funds for clients.

Receptionist Administrator

Our Medical Home
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Reported daily to and collaborate closely with clinicians and health professionals.
  • Handled and stored confidential client information.
  • Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
  • Answered incoming calls (up to 150 per day), directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs.

Education

Pilates Movement Therapy - BeSpoke Course

Wollongong Pilates Studio
Corrimal, NSW
04.2023

Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
10.2022

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
03.2021

High School Certificate -

St Patricks College
Campbelltown, NSW
2017

Skills

  • Friendly and Relatable
  • Decision Making
  • Performance Management
  • Internal and external rapport building
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Exercise demonstrations
  • Interpreting results
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Report writing

Timeline

Clinical Pilates Instructor

EQ Pilates
02.2024 - Current

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

RoboFit
08.2023 - Current

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

The Movement
05.2022 - Current

Administration/Exercise Physiologist Intern

PhysioHealth & Sports Injury Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022

Receptionist Administrator

Our Medical Home
09.2020 - 12.2021

Pilates Movement Therapy - BeSpoke Course

Wollongong Pilates Studio

Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

University of Wollongong

High School Certificate -

St Patricks College
OLIVIA SCHROEDER