Rebecca Gillespie Harp
Wandina
Summary
Experienced physiotherapy professional with strong focus on patient rehabilitation and recovery. Adept at developing personalized treatment plans, utilizing advanced therapeutic techniques, and improving patient mobility and quality of life. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and achieving results under changing conditions. Skilled in manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education, with commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physiotherapist
Allegro Physiotherapy
05.2021 - Current
- Assessing and treating a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, along with neurological cases across the lifespan.
- Assessing and treating a range of inpatient post operative patients at St John of God, Geraldton.
- Assessing a patient’s functional ability to commence new employment
- Creating treatment plans in conjunction with family members and clients to reach developmental milestones in line with the family's NDIS goals
- Creating thermoplastic splints for hand therapy patients
- Collaborating with our Speech and Occupational Therapists to ensure the best outcomes for clients under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Maintaining up to date legible written documentation of all assessments and treatments given to patients.
- Communicating either verbally or in written form to referring doctors, insurance companies and the NDIS regarding their patient’s progress.
- Supervising and facilitating in new graduate physiotherapy ongoing professional development
- Supervising and coordinating undergraduate physiotherapy students placements
- Facilitating in house professional development with our physiotherapy staff
- Part time, 14 hrs / week
Full time Physiotherapist
Allegro Physiotherapy
05.2014 - 09.2020
- Maternity Leave from September 2020 – May 2021
Disability Analyst Registered Physiotherapist
Atos Healthcare
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducting functional assessments on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions to determine the level of functional disability for both physical and mental health concerns
- Completing detailed reports giving advice based on the functional assessment in relation to a clients ability to work, in accordance with legislation.
- Travelling throughout Europe and East Coast Australia from March 2014 – May 2014
Physiotherapist
Anatomie Physiotherapy
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Treating a range of predominantly chronic musculoskeletal conditions in the NHS outpatient setting for the Brent Council.
- Communicating with local GP’s with regards to patient outcomes and need for further investigations.
Physiotherapist
Nuffield Health
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Subjective Triage assessments of a variety of musculoskeletal injuries
- Making clinical hypothesis from the subjective assessment to determine whether the patient required face to face physiotherapy or would be able to self manage with a home program
- Travelling throughout Europe from September 2012 – October 2012
Physiotherapist
RehabWorks
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Extensive initial musculoskeletal assessments focusing on both physical and psychosocial conditions of chronic workers compensation patient’s
- Assessing a patient’s functional ability in a workplace setting and developing and monitoring a return to work plan
- Create and progress functional exercise programs to allow for a smooth return to work
- Supervise and educate the patients on correct exercise techniques and the importance of exercise for their recovery.
- Communicate either verbally or in written form to insurance companies and employers regarding the patient’s progress and workplace limitations.
Physiotherapist
Mandurah Physiotherapy Clinic
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Assessing and treating a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, along with neurological and cardiopulmonary cases.
- Maintaining up to date legible written documentation of all assessments and treatments given to patients.
- Communicating either verbally or in written form to referring doctors and insurance companies regarding their patient’s progress.
- Assessing a patient’s functional ability to commence new employment
- Travelling throughout Europe from April 2012 – May 2012
- Waitressing and Bar work at Lord’s Cricket Ground from May 2012 – July 2012
Colts Physiotherapist
Peel Thunder Football Club
12.2009 - 10.2011
Education
Masters in Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Monash University
Melbourne06-2024
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Curtin University of Technology
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Curtin University of Technology
01.2009
Western Australian Certificate of Education -
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
01.2005
Skills
- Hands-on therapy
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Family-centred care approach in Paediatric care
- Staff training and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Versatile in evolving situations
Affiliations
APA – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2023, 2024, 2025
Timeline
Senior Physiotherapist
Allegro Physiotherapy
05.2021 - Current
Full time Physiotherapist
Allegro Physiotherapy
05.2014 - 09.2020
Disability Analyst Registered Physiotherapist
Atos Healthcare
06.2013 - 03.2014
Physiotherapist
Anatomie Physiotherapy
12.2012 - 06.2013
Physiotherapist
Nuffield Health
10.2012 - 12.2012
Physiotherapist
RehabWorks
07.2012 - 08.2012
Physiotherapist
Mandurah Physiotherapy Clinic
03.2010 - 04.2012
Colts Physiotherapist
Peel Thunder Football Club
12.2009 - 10.2011
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Curtin University of Technology
Masters in Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Monash University
Western Australian Certificate of Education -
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Professional Development
- Enhancing Paediatric Skills – Introduction, Jan 2023
- NOI Group Explain Pain – March 2020
- Brian Mulligan’s Examination and Treatment of the Pelvis – March 2018
- “Retain Like a Pro Intensive” – June 2017
- AAP Dry Needling Upper Quadrant – July 2016
- Clinical Pilates and Rehab Workshop “The Degenerative Lumbar Spine” – July 2016
- Clinical Pilates and Rehab Workshop “The Degenerative Gluteal Tendinopathy” – July 2016
- Lyn Watson Level 1 Shoulder Course – October 2015
- Treatment of Pelvic and Lumbar Spine Level 1 with Barb Hungerford – August 2015
- AAP Dry Needling Introductory Course – October 2014
- APA Sports Level One – February 2012
- Level One Mat Pilates - February 2012
- Brian Mulligan’s Examination and Treatment of the Lower Quadrant – August 2011
- Application of Fibreglass and Polycast Workshop – March 2010
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