Aruna Kumara Sampath Athapaththu Mudiyanselage
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated Specialist Hand Therapist (14 years’ experience) expert in the post-surgical management of tendon repairs, fractures, and joint replacements. Proficient in advanced wound care, scar management, and the design of dynamic splinting protocols. Committed to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, ensuring seamless transitions from acute surgical intervention to full functional independence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist occupational therapist
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Preston, Lancashire
2024.01 - Current
- Advised clients on home modifications necessary for safe return after hospitalisation.
- Established strong rapport with patients and their families, eased concerns regarding treatment procedures.
- Increased patient comfort with appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, ensured cohesive approach to patient care.
- Developed specialised treatment plans for successful rehabilitation outcomes.
- Facilitated functional independence in patients by teaching adaptive techniques for daily activities.
Senior occupational therapist
Teaching Hospital Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
2016.09 - 2024.01
- Assessment & Diagnosis: Advanced clinical reasoning for diverse presentations; proficient in using standardized outcome measures (e.g., grip strength, DASH scores).
- Splinting & Orthotics: Expertise in fabricating bespoke static and dynamic thermoplastic splints for various hand and wrist pathologies.
- Post-Operative Management: Developing and implementing post-surgical protocols in collaboration with surgeons; specialist wound care and scar tissue management.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Joint mobilization, sensory re-education, swelling/oedema management, and functional rehabilitation.
- Caseload Management: Independently managing a specialist caseload with a focus on rapid recovery and functional outcomes.
- Consultant Liaison: Maintaining close communication with Orthopedic and Plastic surgeons regarding patient progress and discharge planning.
- Service Excellence: Contributing to clinical audits, service development, and maintaining high standards of clinical governance.
- Patient Education: Delivering tailored home exercise programme and advice on joint protection or energy conservation.
Hand Therapist ( Occupational Therapist)
Hemas Hospital
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2015.08 - 2024.01
- Surgical Liaison: Acted as the primary therapy point of contact for private Orthopedic and Plastic Consultants, ensuring seamless post-operative care transitions for elective and trauma cases.
- Acute Post-Op Management: Expertly managed complex Plastic surgery cases (e.g., skin grafts, flaps, and tendon repairs) and Orthopedic procedures (e.g., ORIF and joint arthroplasty).
- Precision Splinting: Fabricated custom static and dynamic thermoplastic orthoses to protect surgical repairs and promote early active motion (EAM) protocols.
- Wound & Suture Care: Performed specialist wound assessments, suture removal, and advanced scar management to optimize aesthetic and functional outcomes for private patients.
- Commercial Awareness: Managed a high-volume private caseload with a focus on patient retention, insurance reporting, and meeting strict clinical KPIs.
- Service Excellence: Delivered a premium "patient-first" experience, maintaining 5-star satisfaction ratings through clear communication and bespoke home exercise programme (HEPs).
Senior occupational therapist
Health Ministry Of Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
2009.11 - 2016.09
- Advanced Caseload Management: Lead the rehabilitation for a complex specialist caseload, including multi-level trauma, tendon transfers, and chronic neurological hand conditions.
- Surgical Post-Op Protocols: Expertly implement and adapt post-operative protocols in collaboration with Plastic and Orthopedic surgeons to ensure optimal functional recovery.
- Bespoke Orthotic Fabrication: Proficient in designing and fitting high-complexity static and dynamic thermoplastic splints for protection, mobilization, and functional enhancement.
- Wound & Scar Specialist: Manage complex post-surgical wounds, including suture removal and advanced scar management techniques (silicone therapy, manual mobilization) to prevent adhesions. Clinical Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, ensuring clinical governance and adherence to BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapists) or AHTA (Australian Hand Therapy Association) standards.
- Outcome-Driven Care: Regularly use Clinical Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, ensuring clinical governance and adherence to BAHT (British Association of Hand Therapists) or AHTA (Australian Hand Therapy Association) standards.
- Outcome-Driven Care: Regularly use standardised outcome measures (e.g., DASH, grip/pinch strength) to track progress and justify treatment efficacy to private insurers and consultants.
- Service Improvement: Initiated and led a clinical audit on [specific topic, e.g., "Post-op Flexor Tendon Outcomes"], resulting in a 10% improvement in patient discharge timelines. outcome measures (e.g., DASH, grip/pinch strength) to track progress and justify treatment efficacy to private insurers and consultants.
- Service Improvement: Initiated and led a clinical audit on [specific topic, e.g., "Post-op Flexor Tendon Outcomes"], resulting in a 10% improvement in patient discharge timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Health Care
University of Keleniya Sri Lanka - Faculty of Medicine Ragam
Sri Lanka 2015.02 - 2017.04
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Therapy
School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Colombo - Sri Lanka 2007.02 - 2007.11
Skills
- Expertise in hand therapy
- Splinting techniques expertise
- Adaptive equipment use
- Experience with stroke rehabilitation
- Home modification consultation
- Knowledge of neurological disorders
- Wheelchair assessment
- Autism spectrum disorder familiarity
- Therapeutic interventions knowledge
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Health and Safety
- Anatomy knowledge
- Exercise demonstrations
- Patient condition monitoring
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Documentation abilities
- OT treatment plan development
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Timeline
Specialist occupational therapist
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
2024.01 - Current
Senior occupational therapist
Teaching Hospital Polonnaruwa
2016.09 - 2024.01
Hand Therapist ( Occupational Therapist)
Hemas Hospital
2015.08 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Health Care
University of Keleniya Sri Lanka - Faculty of Medicine Ragam
2015.02 - 2017.04
Senior occupational therapist
Health Ministry Of Sri Lanka
2009.11 - 2016.09
Higher National Diploma - Occupational Therapy
School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
2007.02 - 2007.11