Sarah Kingsberg
39 David Walsh Avenue, Forde,ACT
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
North Canberra Hospital
Bruce, ACT
09.2017 - Current
- Rotated through multiple clinical areas, including musculoskeletal outpatients, emergency department, surgical, neurological, women's health, cardiorespiratory, medical, aged care, and rehabilitation.
- Backfilled orthopaedics and neurological senior physiotherapy positions.
- Supervised physiotherapy and allied health assistant students, junior physiotherapy staff, and allied health assistants.
- Assisted with shortlisting applicants and participated in recruitment panels for pharmacy and speech pathology positions.
- Chaired the recruitment round for a Physiotherapy ASO3 position.
- Engaged in higher-grade duties, including KRONOS rostering, completing the Christmas shutdown roster, and attending and contributing to daily operations planning and HP4/5 meetings.
- Delivered an education session for nursing staff on TLSO, cervical spine collar, and sling applications.
- Conducted an inservice for occupational therapy staff on mobility precautions and contraindications.
- Managed and prioritised a consistently busy caseload alongside non clinical duties.
- Contributed to the ongoing professional development of physiotherapy staff by presenting at journal clubs and departmental inservices.
- Completed junior portfolios, including: mandatory training, equipment audit, CPD, journal club, documentation audit, leadership, and social club.
- Updated the physiotherapy team charter.
- Scheduled on the weekend roster.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Physiosport
O'Connor, ACT
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided evidence-based interventions for a broad range of conditions including acute sporting injuries, hand and upper limb conditions, spinal pain, and post-operative rehabilitation.
- Instructed equipment and mat pilates for groups and individuals.
- Delivered in services and case conferences for ongoing staff development.
- Successfully managed clinical and non clinical duties in a busy private practice.
- Used Cliniko and Physitrack software for detailed documentation, appointment scheduling, and exercise prescription.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Here Wellbeing
Downer, ACT
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assessed and treated a varied clinical caseload, including acute musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, workers’ compensation claims, chronic pain, NDIS, DVA, and occupational health.
- Instructed mat pilates classes for groups and individuals.
- Applied effective written and verbal communication skills when working with patients, medical professionals, care coordinators, and rehabilitation consultants to support a collaborative approach to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted ergonomic workplace assessments.
- Provided telehealth appointments and mat pilates classes during COVID-19.
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT09-2017
Skills
Sandra Holdom
Senior Inpatient Physiotherapist Manager and Student Coordinator North Canberra Hospital
Tel: 5103 6960
Email: SandraHoldom@actgovau
Lauren Duffy
A/g Senior HITH and Lymphoedema Physiotherapist North Canberra Hospital
Tel: 5103 6190
Email: LaurenDuffy@actgovau
Quality improvement Projects
- Collected data, developed an abstract, and created a poster for day-of-surgery mobilisation for total hip and knee replacements.
- Conducted a literature review on inspiratory muscle training in patients with COPD.
- Collected data, performed a literature review, and presented findings on low back pain management in the emergency department.
- Designed an evaluation form, structured the class, and conducted an audit for the implementation of a pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain class.
- Collected data on early mobilisation in the ICU.
- Updated the patient handout for whiplash-associated disorder.
- Created a pro forma for the assessment and treatment of positional talipes.
- Developed an online women's health education session during COVID-19.
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Mary Potter Values in Action Award (2018)
- Winner of the Gerald Garrity Values in Action Team Leadership Award (2019)
- Top 5 placing for academic performance for Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (2017)
Professional Registration
AHPRA Registration Number: PHY0002118957
Certification
- Motivational Interviewing Workshop (March 2018)
- Physiotherapy and Critical Care Management Course (January 2018)
- Peer Assisted Learning Workshop (August 2018)
- Writing with Influence course (June 2019)
- Teaching on the Run Modules (2019)
- Student Supervision Workshop (May 2019)
- Queensland Orthopaedic Network Conference (October 2019)
- Ottobock Orfit Thermoplastic Splinting Course (November 2019)
- Universal Practice Clinical Matwork Pilates Course (February 2020)
- Lightbox Radiology: X-ray - Acute Interpretation in Physiotherapy Essentials Online (September 2020)
- Lightbox Radiology: X-ray - Chest Interpretation Essentials Online (June 2020)
- Physiotherapy Virtual Cardiorespiratory ICU Training (June 2020)
- APPI Clinical Matwork Pilates Level 1 (January 2021 - April 2021)
- GEMt Level 1 Dry Needling Course (February 2022)
- Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy Online - Peter Malliaras (July 2022)
Timeline
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Physiosport
06.2021 - 06.2023
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Here Wellbeing
02.2020 - 07.2022
Physiotherapist
North Canberra Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
University of Canberra