Joanne Ward-Gavin
8 Ambleside Drive
Summary
Dynamic individual with 5 years experience in both MSK outpatients and inpatients with talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Assessing and treating a wide range of MSK conditions with proficiency and consideration. Successfully developed personalised treatment plans that improved patient mobility and overall well-being. Demonstrated excellent manual therapy techniques and patient education skills. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life and to fulfilling excellent patient care.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication used to build relationships with patients and other healthcare professionals. Dependable and adaptable, ensuring high standards are met in dynamic clinical settings with proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Ramsay Health Care
05.2021 - Current
- Assess, clinically evaluate and diagnose patients to devise comprehensive personalised treatment plans to reduce pain and increase mobility and function for patients.
- Assess and treat post-operative patients following orthopedic, genealogical and cosmetic procedures.
- Experienced at implementing many therapeutic techniques, including but not limited to; exercise prescription, manual therapy, western medical acupuncture, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy.
- Managed both acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Co-ordinate patient care by collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance and optimise patient outcomes.
- Promote independence and long term recovery by educating patients on self-management techniques, including injury prevention strategies, wellbeing and promoting long term health.
- Collaborated with orthopedic consultants to review and update orthopedic protocols for upper and lower limb procedures using the most up to date evidence.
- Utilise evidence based practices ensuring current practice is optimised for treatment needs of the patient.
- Continuing CPD and learning for Women's Pelvic Health
Physiotherapist
Dudley Physiotherapy Practice
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Assess, diagnose and treat a diverse range of patient conditions.
- Planning individual home exercise programmes and implementing them whilst educating patients on their conditions.
- Implemented manual therapy techniques to reduce pain levels and improve function for patients.
Education
Physiotherapy
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom10-2020
Access Course - Science
Bournville College
Birmingham07-2015
Skills
- Adaptable and resilient
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic home exercise prescription and programs
- Post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation
- Pain management techniques
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Acupuncture
- Myofascial release techniques
- Joint mobilization techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Case management
- Continuing education
Affiliations
- CSP
- AACP
- HCPC
Certification
- AACP Western Medical Acupuncture
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Training - 2023
- Intermediate Life Saving Training - 2025
- Manual Handling Training - 2025
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Ramsay Health Care
05.2021 - Current
Physiotherapist
Dudley Physiotherapy Practice
12.2020 - 05.2021
Physiotherapy
University of Worcester
Access Course - Science
Bournville College
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