Samantha Ford

• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs.
• Started up and ran 14 Pilates classes per week.
• Supervised and coordinated work of physiotherapists, interns and students.
• Advanced clinical knowledge through continuous professional development activities, staying current with best practices in physiotherapy.
• Led group therapy sessions to encourage peer support among patients facing similar challenges during their rehabilitation journey.
• Mentored junior physiotherapists, fostering professional growth and enhancing clinical skills.

- Managed an in-and-out patient caseload in 3 settings: hospital, out-patient clinic and hydrotherapy centre

-Worked in a high pressure environment with a team of 30 physiotherapists

- Performed 3-5 Reformer Pilates group classes per week

- Conducted sports-specific classes to sports teams

- Worked in a multidisciplinary team in a sleep clinic with mental health patients

- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team daily in order to assess, communicate and treat patients according to their individual needs and circumstances

- Provided individualised treatment programs and group sessions to improve patient's overall wellbeing and mental health

- Acute post-operative assessment and management of patients in hospital

- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.

- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

- Participated in routine reviews with service coordinators to discuss progress.

- Assessment, treatment and pain management of clients in a corporate setting

- Individualised patient care plans, ergonomic assessment and ergonomic setups for corporate staff in their work environment

- Monthly well-being check ups, including health promotion programs

- Pilates programs (individual and group sessions) conducted for all clients in their business park.

- Mentored during my sports-specific physiotherapy studies by 2 senior physiotherapists both trained in sports specific physiotherapy

- Treated a wide range of sports clients whilst servicing sports teams from various sports clubs (soccer, rugby, running and dance)

- served in marathons to help improve and build skills and endurance

- Managed in-and-out patients over 3 various settings: hospital, out patient sports clinic and the hydrotherapy centre on a rotational basis

- Worked under senior physiotherapists within the hospital setting, working with surgeons to create protocols for patients pre-and-post operative (orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, maternity)

- Worked in ICU, paediatrics, general and surgical wards on a rotational basis being exposed to wide varieties of conditions.

- Developed home exercise programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation outside of the clinic setting effectively.

- Owner and manager of private practice alongside my husband in a setting with a psychologist, occupational therapist and speech therapist

-Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.

-Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness of physiotherapy services and benefits for various populations.

-Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice.

- Junior physiotherapist in a hospital setting

- Worked under senior physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage daily hospital caseloads in their in and out-patient departments

- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients.

-Performed community outreach to promote health and wellness.

- Involved parents and carers in treatment, review and rehabilitation to support care continuum.

- Led workshops for fellow healthcare professionals on specialized topics within physiotherapy, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.

- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.

- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.

- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.

- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.