Rebecca Vegter
Arundel
Summary
Experienced Exercise Physiologist with 15 years of patient-focused practice and soon-to-be completed Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Southern Cross University. Seeking transition into a role as an Occupational Therapist and eager to gain valuable experience within hospital setting. Skilled in working with diverse patient populations, including special populations, to help them achieve health and wellness goals. Extensive expertise in handling Medicare, DVA, NDIS, and Workcover clients, aiding recovery from chronic conditions and enhancing cardiovascular function, musculoskeletal injuries, body composition, and flexibility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Consultant
Konekt Employment
02.2023 - Current
- Working with clients such as Corporates, Insurance Companies, Government Department as well as Employment Services
- Conducting assessments such as Initial Needs, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomics and Activities of Daily Living
Conducting specialist Functional and Pre-Employment Assessments for Corporate customers (including audiometry, spirometry, D&A testing) - Utilising specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
- Evaluating the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
- Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
- Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor client’s progress toward their return to work goal
- Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives
Exercise Physiologist
Health And Fitness Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Delivered exercise guidance to patients recovering from heart attack, lung cancer, stroke and other major health crises to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Recognized contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise and revised plan accordingly.
Exercise Physiologist
NJF Exercise Physiologist
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLDBachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2009
Skills
- Injury Prevention
- Comcare registered
- DVA registered
- Case management experience working with physical and psychological injuries
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA
- NDIS registered
- Worked with DVA, Medicare, NDIS, Workcover and private clients
- Pre Employment Assessments
- Conducting Clinical Exercise Tests
- Functional Assessments
- Return to work services
Timeline
Rehabilitation Consultant
Konekt Employment
02.2023 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Health And Fitness Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2023
Exercise Physiologist
NJF Exercise Physiologist
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Griffith University
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