Paula Glancy

• Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and communication with team members.
• Developed individualized therapy programs for patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
• Coordinated successful discharge planning meetings with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to community or home settings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
• Provided ongoing education to family members regarding patient care techniques, fostering a supportive home environment for recovery.
• Conducted evaluations of patients'' abilities and limitations, guiding the creation of appropriate intervention strategies.
• Increased patient engagement through the utilization of creative therapeutic activities tailored to individual interests.

• Maternity leave contract responsible for the occupational therapy department in the West Kimberley Region
• This included managing a clinical caseload consisting predominately of Child Development Services and outreach (Wyndham, Balgo, Mulan, Billi) and additionally the direct line managing 3 staff members (2 Occ therapists and 1 admin), ordering, departmental finance delegation, referral delegation and clinical oversight
• Advocated for patients'' needs within healthcare settings, promoting optimal care provision and accessibility.
• Streamlined department processes by developing efficient documentation templates and protocols, reducing time spent on administrative tasks while maintaining compliance standards.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends in patient outcomes and suggesting changes in treatment approaches when needed.
• Conducted evaluations of patients'' abilities and limitations, guiding the creation of appropriate intervention strategies.

• As the sole senior rural generalist occupational therapist I was responsible for all OT services in Cooktown Hospital in-patient, Cooktown Community Health outpatient, CHSP community service, Hopevale, Wujal Wujal and Laura outreach clinics
• Inclusive of discharge planning, rehabilitation, cognitive assessments, hand therapy, lymphoedema, home modifications, equipment prescription, and paediatric development
• Additionally, NDIS, DVA, DoH, schools and kindergarten supports
• Coordinated successful discharge planning meetings with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to community or home settings.
• Developed individualized therapy programs for patients, resulting in increased functional independence.
• Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and insurance companies, advocating for necessary coverage of occupational therapy services.
• Mentored junior therapists, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Participated in community outreach events to promote the benefits of occupational therapy and educate the public on available services.
• Led workshops for colleagues on emerging occupational therapy practices, encouraging continued professional development within the department.
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.

• I was employed as the Older Persons Subacute and Rehabilitation (OPSAR) Reliever, covering HP4 (senior) and HP3 leave and backfilling at Cairns Base Hospital Older Persons Evaluation Rehabilitation Assessment Unit (OPERA), Cairns Adult Community Health Service (ACHS), and Transition Care Program (TCP) in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings

• I provided efficient occupational therapy services to the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, rotating through direct clinical caseloads at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
• I applied clinical knowledge to assist in managing medical conditions, including neurological disorders, orthopaedic conditions, sub-acute, acute, hand injuries and splinting
• I worked effectively as a health care team member, self-managed caseload, prioritising referrals and non-clinical workloads
• I developed skills and experience in cognitive and functional assessments, group education sessions, home assessments, and functional skills training, attended daily meetings and discharge planning in an inpatient setting
• Inclusive of 8 months within the outpatient hand clinic

• I provided seven weeks of coverage within the Wide Bay Rural Allied and Community Health Services at Childers, Biggenden, Gin Gin and Gayndah Hospital, including outpatient services
• I was the sole occupational therapist (rural generalist) covering inpatient, outpatient and community referrals at these multipurpose facilities, assisting with a high caseload and community waitlist

• I assisted people in returning to meaningful engagement in workplace occupations
• I conducted initial needs assessments (INA), activities of daily living (ADL), functional capacity evaluation (FCE), workplace assessments, cognitive assessments, sensory evaluations, ergonomic workstation evaluations, home modifications, and equipment prescriptions
• I also planned, coordinated, and monitored the implementation of programs, including complex case management of the same employer return to work programs and pre-employment screening

• As a multimodality practitioner, I provided occupational therapy, exercise physiology, remedial massage, dry needling, yoga and meditation services as additional qualifications obtained in a contractual arrangement within a medical clinic
• I predominantly assisted clients with injury management and health intervention programs within the clinic, home, school, workplace, aquatic and gym settings, utilising Medicare, NDIS, DVA, My Aged Care, Comcare and Workcover funding
• I conducted assessments, developed and implemented personalised therapeutic programs, and delivered exercise guidance to patients to rebuild strength and endurance
• I tracked and evaluated progress concerning treatment goals
• I educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis and treatments
• I worked collaboratively with healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans
• I was obtaining skills and experience in paediatric multidisciplinary kids screening, developmental milestones, childcare and school assessments, and behavioural & learning difficulties within a community medical clinic outpatient setting
• Additionally, I have experience in orthopaedic, neurological and reconditing rehabilitation
• Conduct initial needs assessment (INA), activities of daily living (ADL), functional capacity evaluation (FCE), cognitive, upper limb, sensory, group programs, intervention sessions, home assessments, modification, and equipment prescription

GPA: Graduated with excellence