Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Continuing Professional Development Courses
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Tarj Townson

Carindale,QLD

Summary

A motivated Physiotherapist with a proven ability to assess patient conditions, implement treatment plans and educate patients. I pride myself on my professional yet 'down to earth' approach to build patient rapport and optimize patient centred care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

Physio On Bayside
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked collaboratively within a team environment to maximise patient centred care with a diverse patient demographic which included sports, complex musculoskeletal and neurological patients.
  • Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted exercises, manual therapy techniques and patient education.
  • Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
  • Communicated and collaborated with Exercise Physiologists, General Practitioners, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Occupational Therapists and other health professionals to hone patient outcomes.
  • Mentored by Senior Physiotherapists who have previous experience working in elite sport.

Head Physiotherapist

Eastern Suburbs FC
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Head Physiotherapist for the NPLW and NPL Academy programs. In two seasons with the NPLW, the senior team had full squad availability throughout the finals series of the 2023 and 2024 seasons where they were champions in 2023 and semi finalists in 2024. Occasional input into the NPL/FQPL 1 Mens program through both years as well.
  • Collaborated with strength and conditioning staff to formulate injury prevention, load management and pre/rehabilitation plans for the team through load management, GPS data and strength training to maximise athlete performance and availability.
  • Worked closely with strength and conditioning, coaching and other staff to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to care.
  • Evaluated and successfully communicated injuries and rehabilitation plans with the athletes & staff for a variety of lower limb and upper limb injuries.

Sports Trainer

Brisbane Lions Academy
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Applied a variety of strapping, rehabilitation exercises/drills with progressions as well as first response medical help as needed.
  • Learning from titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists regarding assessment, management and rehabilitation strategies within an elite amateur environment.
  • Contributed to team success with effective communication and collaboration among coaching and management staff.
  • Worked alongside high performance strength and conditioning medical staff within the team setting.

Physiotherapy Administration

Target Physio
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated appointment schedules with patients and therapists alike, contributing to efficient clinic operations.
  • Experience into the variety of management of appointment types such as insurance, EPC, WorkCover, private and NDIS.
  • Engaged in clinic marketing, promotional content and maintenance.
  • Addressed patient concerns and discretions in a calming demeanour.
  • Assisted classes and group based Physiotherapy sessions to increase efficienvy and improve patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - Physiotherapy

The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12.2022

Skills

Therapeutic & High Performance Exercise Prescription

Home Exercise Programs

Manual Therapy

Patient Education

Matwork Pilates

Sports Injury Management

Dry Needling Techniques

ASCA Level 1 S&C Coach

Collaborative, Personable & Dedicated

Continuing Professional Development Courses

  • Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy, Enrolled for November 2024
  • Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy
  • Pilates Matwork Level 1
  • Lyn Watson's Level 1 Shoulder Physiotherapy Course
  • ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
  • Dry Needling Level 1
  • The Everyday Shoulder

Timeline

Head Physiotherapist

Eastern Suburbs FC
02.2023 - 09.2024

Physiotherapist

Physio On Bayside
01.2023 - Current

Physiotherapy Administration

Target Physio
08.2020 - 12.2022

Sports Trainer

Brisbane Lions Academy
11.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - Physiotherapy

The University of Queensland
Tarj Townson