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S'bahle Yolanda Zulu

Physiotherapist
Delmas

Summary

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

Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
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