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Tess Brooke

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in physiotherapy, ready to contribute to new team. Known for consistently delivering impactful treatment plans and fostering patient recovery. Emphasises collaborative teamwork and adapts seamlessly to dynamic clinical environments, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist

St John of God Health Care
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in the development of individualized care plans, support effective discharge planning and provide safe transitions of care.
  • Supervised junior members of staff providing guidance and assisting with complex cases.
  • Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency level.
  • Served as the acting team lead for both the Physiotherapy (PT) and Allied Health Assistant (AHA) teams.
  • Developed and executed a Grade 1 program for junior staff, including in-service training, supervision sessions, and case discussions.
  • Created and implemented 'Steady Steps' program- a daily pre-habilitation exercise group within the medical ward.
  • Engaged in physiotherapy services across all areas of hospital (including ED, women's health, acute medical & surgical, ICU, OPR & IPR)
  • Participated in Quality Improvement projects

Physiotherapist

Equip Physiotherapy and Pilates
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Provided person-centred physiotherapy with a foundation of evidence based practice
  • Worked in both clinic and within the community to best service patient needs
  • Being in a rural setting worked as a generalist physiotherapist across all areas of physiotherapy including disability, sports, musculoskeletal, women's health, vestibular, neurological (NDIS, Workcover, TAC, Medicare, private patients)
  • Strong educational skills to promote active self management
  • Lead weekly pilates classes (both mat based and reformer based)

Education

Masters of Physiotherapy -

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
05-2020

Bachelor of Sport Science -

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2017

Skills

  • Explain Pain (Noigroup)
  • Lyn Watson Level 1 Shoulder Course
  • APPI Clinical Matwork and Equipment Certification
  • Dry Needling Level 1
  • Neurological Physiotherapy Level 1 (APA)
  • BPPV Intensive- Introduction to Advanced

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

St John of God Health Care
01.2022 - Current

Physiotherapist

Equip Physiotherapy and Pilates
06.2020 - 06.2024

Masters of Physiotherapy -

Bond University

Bachelor of Sport Science -

Australian Catholic University

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