Richard Watson
COLLINGWOOD,VIC
Summary
Attentive Physical Therapist bringing 28 years of hands-on experience helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in broad range of planning, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging and motivated professional passionate about improving patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherpist
Head2Toe Physiotherapy&Podiatry
Moonee Ponds, VICTORIA
01.2023 - Current
- Senior full-time physio in a busy practice, with a predominantly MSK caseload.
- Working with GP's and specialists
- Liaising with other specialists and allied-health providers
- Identifying, diagnosing and treating patients from acute injury to full recover/rehabilitation.
- Exercise and patient journey provision
- Interpreted diagnostic test results including X-rays, MRIs or CT scans in order to identify areas requiring treatment intervention.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation to reduce pain and restore mobility.
Owner/Physiotherapist
Head2Toe - Physiotherapy&Podiatry
Moonee Ponds, VICTORIA
05.2006 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Provided physiotherapy-related actions as stated above
Senior Physiotherapist
Greensborough Physiotherapy Clinic
Greensborough, VICTORIA
09.1999 - 05.2006
- Private practice physio in busy Sports & Spinal practice.
Physiotherapist
Montmorency Football Club
Montmorency, VICTORIA
02.2001 - 10.2003
- Match-day Physiotherapist in the DVFL
- Pre-game treatment, warm ups, strapping/taping
- On field assessment and management
- Injury assessment and treatment
- Rehabilitation of injuries back to playing
Volunteer Physiotherapist
Sydney 2000 Olympics
Sydney, NSW
10.2000 - 10.2000
- Worked with Athletes in Athlete's Village Medical Facility
- On court SOCOG Physio for Basketball, Handball and Volleyball
- Training centre physio for Volleyball
- Gained invaluable experience regarding sports physiotherapy
Locum Physiotherapist
NHS
London, UK
07.1997 - 07.1999
Physiotherapist
Northern Bullants FC
Preston, VICTORIA
02.1996 - 10.1996
- Training and match-day physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Northern Knights FC
Preston, VICTORIA
03.1995 - 10.1995
- Training and match-day physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Diamond Valley Physio Group
Greensborough & Bundoora, VICTORIA
01.1995 - 07.1995
- New graduate position in a busy sports & spinal setting. Mentored by several very experienced sports physios and learned my skills and my passion for sports physio and manual therapy.
Education
Certifate of Spinal Manual Therapy - MSK
Manual Concepts
Airlie Beach, QLD05.2005
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
LaTrobe University
Melbourne VIC12.1994
High School Diploma -
Wesley College - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC12.1991
Skills
- Empathetic and Patient
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Acute Rehabilitation Background
- Team Training and Supervision
- Time Management Proficiency
- Therapeutic Massage
Certification
- AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist
- Police Check 2023
- Public Liability and Indemnity Insurance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physiotherpist
Head2Toe Physiotherapy&Podiatry
01.2023 - Current
Owner/Physiotherapist
Head2Toe - Physiotherapy&Podiatry
05.2006 - 12.2022
Physiotherapist
Montmorency Football Club
02.2001 - 10.2003
Volunteer Physiotherapist
Sydney 2000 Olympics
10.2000 - 10.2000
Senior Physiotherapist
Greensborough Physiotherapy Clinic
09.1999 - 05.2006
Locum Physiotherapist
NHS
07.1997 - 07.1999
Physiotherapist
Northern Bullants FC
02.1996 - 10.1996
Physiotherapist
Northern Knights FC
03.1995 - 10.1995
Physiotherapist
Diamond Valley Physio Group
01.1995 - 07.1995
Certifate of Spinal Manual Therapy - MSK
Manual Concepts
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
LaTrobe University
High School Diploma -
Wesley College - Melbourne
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