Dynamic physiotherapy professional with extensive experience at Lady Grey Provincial Hospital, excelling in patient-centered care and strategic decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing community healthcare access and optimizing service utilization. Skilled in treatment planning and effective communication, fostering collaboration and patient engagement while adhering to clinical standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Physiotherapy Community Service
Lady Grey Provincial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Responsibilities:
Delivering person-centered assessment and treatment for both inpatient and outpatient clients.
Provided outreach physiotherapy services to neighboring clinics, enhancing community healthcare access.
Monitoring patient progress and developing accurate patient tracking systems to ensure continuity of care.
Overseeing and coordinating occupational therapy referrals.
Developing and implementing departmental policies and standard operating procedures to drive service excellence.
Exercising strategic decision-making as the head of department.
Educating staff and stakeholders on physiotherapeutic interventions to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
Promoting workplace health and wellness initiatives.
Achievements:
Procurement and stock-keeping of assistive devices and physiotherapeutic equipment.
Enhanced the initial and follow-up appointment scheduling process.
Established a direct communication channel.
Improved client engagement and service utilization.
Optimized the inpatient referring system.
- Advocated for an expanded departmental workspace.
Education
Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Medical And Health Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Parow, South Africa
04.2001 -
Skills
Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Assessment and diagnostic skills
Treatment planning and execution
Rehabilitation and recovery planning
Effective cross functional communicator
Multilingual comprehension for rapport-building
Active listening
Precise and detailed documentation
Patience, cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Evidence-based clinical reasoning and decision-making
Good observation and analytical thinking
Commitment to patient confidentiality and informed consent
Adherence to clinical guidelines and professional standards
Continuous professional development
Certification
Dry Needling
Timeline
Basic one day wheelchair refresher seating
08-2025
Dry Needling
05-2025
Basic wheelchair technician training
05-2025
Physiotherapy Community Service
Lady Grey Provincial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Medical And Health Sciences