Rachel Sullivan

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
• Enhanced patient recovery by implementing personalized rehabilitation plans and monitoring progress.
• Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment through vocational councelling and job placement support.
• Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal recovery results.
• Conducted thorough assessments of functional capacities, enabling targeted intervention strategies for each individual''s needs.
• Secured funding for assistive devices or equipment upgrades for clients, enabling enhanced functionality in their daily lives.
• Established strong rapport with clients'' families, cultivating supportive networks that facilitated successful long-term rehabilitation outcomes.
• Educated clients on injury prevention techniques to facilitate long-term health maintenance and prevent future complications.
• Streamlined therapy processes by efficiently coordinating services with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients'' families.
• Improved client satisfaction scores through compassionate and attentive communication during consultations.
• Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing caseloads and prioritizing urgent cases as needed.
• Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
• Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
• Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
• Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
• Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
• Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
• Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
• Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
• Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
• Let workplace assessment and completion of workplace assessment reports to identify client specific needs to allow for the development of individual rehabilitation plans and return to work goals and plans in a timely, safe and efficient manner. Ensuring positive patient return to work outcomes are achieved.
• Attendance and facilitation of medical case conferences to identify barriers to recovery and appropriate upgrades to clients return to work goals.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.

• Improved client satisfaction scores through compassionate and attentive communication during consultations.

• Streamlined therapy processes by efficiently coordinating services with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients'' families.

• Educated clients on injury prevention techniques to facilitate long-term health maintenance and prevent future complications. • Increased clinic revenue by identifying growth opportunities in the provision of specialized rehabilitation services.

• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote community awareness about available rehabilitation services.

• Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly for optimal recovery results.

• Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment through vocational counselling and job placement support.

• Conducted thorough assessments of functional capacities, enabling targeted intervention strategies for each individual''s needs.

• Implemented evidence-based practices within the clinic setting, driving continuous improvement in overall service quality.

• Mentored junior staff members, fostering a culture of professional development within the team environment.

• Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing caseloads and prioritizing urgent cases as needed.

• Initiated community outreach initiatives that resulted in increased referrals from primary care physicians and other medical professionals.

• Established strong rapport with clients'' families, cultivating supportive networks that facilitated successful long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

• Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.

• Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.

• Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.

• Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.

• Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.

I opened my own private physiotherapy practice, High Peaks Physiotherapy, in October of 2020. I am very proud of this achievement.

Since opening High Peaks Physiotherapy, I have seen a large variety of clinical cases including a mixed musculoskeletal caseload, chronic pain patients, acute sports related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, Oncology rehabilitation, Lymphoedema patients and Lipoedema patients.

My daily and weekly skills required in my current role include:

• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
• Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
• Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of my own clinical diary as well as running the administrative team.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
• Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
• Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
• Aided and counselled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.

As a small business owner I have also had to work on marketing strategies, website design and building report and trust with local referral sources.

I complete the bookkeeping work for my small business, and have become efficient with time management to complete these tasks in a timely manner each month.

I worked full time at In-Balance Physiotherapy managing a full clinical case load, which was often around 40 consultations per week. Whilst working at In-Balance I build strong connections working closely with Launcestons McGrath breast care nurse to improve pre-habilitation and rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. Also working closely with local breast surgeons to implementan early intervention model of care to reduce risk of development of Lymphoedema for breast cancer patients in North of Tasmania.

Throughout this time at PhysioTas I worked full time with a busy clinical caseload at multiple clinic locations.

I completed further study into Oncology Rehab during this time completing my PINC & STEEL Oncology Rehabilitation certification. As well as my Level 1 Lymphoedema training through Lymphoedema education solutions in Melbourne.

Clinically I treated and managed a mixed caseload including:

• - Musculoskeletal conditions
• - Sports related injuries
• - Workers Compensation
• - DVA
• - TCA
• - Chronic pain patients
• - Lymphoedema

I worked in this practice for two years as a new graduate physiotherapist. I was lucky to be exposed to large variety of different patient presentations in my clinical case load.

I saw a large amount of sports related injuries and worked closely with patients in goal setting throughout their rehabilitation to return to sport.