Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Placements
Volunteer Experience
References
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STEPHANIE FLAHERTY

Summary

As a dedicated physiotherapist specializing in paediatric care and Pilates-based rehabilitation, my primary focus lies in providing comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans for children with diverse physical challenges. From developmental delays to neuromuscular complexities, my approach involves a meticulous examination and the development of individualized intervention strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Paediatric Physiotherapist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
09.2022 - Current

Hand Physiotherapist

GOLD COAST HAND THERAPY
01.2021 - Current
  • Evaluating a patient’s condition and needs
  • Developing treatment plans to address a patient’s needs and help them meet specific goals
  • Assessing a patient’s home and/or work environment and recommending adaptations to fit the patient’s needs and improve independence
  • Training patients and their caregivers to use special equipment
  • Assess and document progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes
  • Involved in creating patient handouts, blog posts
  • Splinting and serial casting.

Allied Health Assistant

Montrose THERAPY AND RESPITE SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Creating therapy treatment plans
  • Monitoring and reporting changes
  • Providing administrative support
  • Compiling patient histories
  • Coordinating health programs
  • Assisting with overall client care.

Education

Masters of Physiotherapy -

Griffith university

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -

University of Newcastle

Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction -

Pilates international Training centre

Skills

  • Continuing education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Assistive device prescription
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Goal Setting
  • Hydrotherapy Techniques
  • Paediatrics knowledge
  • Kinesiology Taping
  • Body weight supported treadmill training
  • Patient education and counselling (SPIKES protocol)
  • Gait Analysis and Training
  • Case Management
  • Splinting and casting

Professional Development

  • Splinting and casting (CPA)2023
  • Hydrotherapy (CPA) 2023
  • AFO and gait analysis (CPA), 2023
  • Powered mobility (CPA) 2023
  • HINE training 2022
  • AHTA level 1 - Intro to hand therapy 2021
  • Gait and the Cerebral Palsy population (CPA), 2021-01-01
  • Advanced seating prescription, 2021-01-01
  • Women’s health – exercise and pregnancy (APA), 2020-01-01


Placements

  • Neurorehabilitation Placement, Spinal Cord injury Australia + Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia, 2021-09-01, 2021-10-31
  • Cardiorespiratory Placement, John Flynn Hospital, 2021-05-01, 2021-06-30
  • Musculoskeletal Placement, Prince of Wales Hospital, 2019-11-01, 2019-12-31
  • Orthopaedics Placement, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 2019-07-01, 2019-08-31

Volunteer Experience

  • CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE AUSTRALIA, STEP-TEMBER
  • Surfebruary - surfing for cancer research
  • APA- Australian Pilates Association conference

References

  • Darla Baldwin, Owner of rhythm pilates 0430509202
  • Justine DeRuyter, Supervisor, GCHT, 0412412960
  • Sarah Callaham, Manager/Director, The Body Method, 0410899580

Timeline

Paediatric Physiotherapist

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
09.2022 - Current

Hand Physiotherapist

GOLD COAST HAND THERAPY
01.2021 - Current

Allied Health Assistant

Montrose THERAPY AND RESPITE SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2020

Masters of Physiotherapy -

Griffith university

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -

University of Newcastle

Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction -

Pilates international Training centre

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