Olumuyiwa Kayode Kunuji,DPT,MscPT,BMR(PT)
Physical Therapist
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist with 19 years of experience achieving impressive results by delivering robust treatment plans. Works compassionately with clients to assess needs, provide accurate diagnoses and design bespoke holistic programmes for optimal physical wellbeing. I possess 10years experience as a clinical instructor and 2 year experience as Associate Lecturer in Physiotherapy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
First Contact Physiotherapist
Essex Partnership University NHS Trust
03.2024 - Current
- Working as an advanced practitioner working within a primary care team with extensive expertise in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions
- Attending to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed MSK conditions as the first point of contact, instead of a GP, via direct booking
- Supporting patient to self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioral change, optimize individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfillment of personal goals and independence, and that minimize the need for medical or pharmacological interventions
- Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients
- Demonstrates general physiotherapy skills and knowledge in core areas
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organizational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Involves patients in decision making and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance.
First Contact Physiotherapist
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Undertaking, alongside the Team Leader, Community Outpatient Cluster Lead and the Physiotherapy Professional Lead, the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating of the physiotherapy service provided to patients requiring musculoskeletal related physiotherapy on a daily basis over a 7-day working week
- Leading in the highly advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the musculoskeletal services including Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients, Occupational Health, Chronic Pain, Orthopedic Triage and Primary Care, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to provide a high standard of safe and effective care, to determine a clinical diagnosis and plan appropriate physiotherapy intervention or onward referral
- Supervise, educate and appraise MSK Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants, Physiotherapy students (including pre-registration Msc Level) and other members of the multidisciplinary related to the clinical specialism in line with Trust, University and Professional policy
- Undertake a lead role in the completion of clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical research in line with professional and service developments, organizational priorities, and national drivers.
First contact Physiotherapist
Primary care Physio, Fareham and Porchester PCN
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload
- Request and progress x-rays and blood tests and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment
- Develop and make use of scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to independent prescribing, injection therapy and investigation when trained to do so
- Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing when appropriate
- Deliver program of supported patient self-management in ways that facilitate behavioral change, optimize individuals’ physical activity, mobility, fulfillment of personal goals and independence, and that minimize the need for pharmacological interventions
- Provide care that is tailored to individuals needs
- Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management.
Assistant Director of Physiotherapy Services
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervisory and consultancy for complex musculoskeletal caseloads and mentoring junior physiotherapists
- Oversight responsibility for the effective service delivery in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy in-patient and out-patient department.
Chief Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Independent formulation and specialized implementation of individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice and treatment options
- Working as an expert clinician within an inpatient and out-patient musculoskeletal unit in a tertiary health care facility
- Advice and support junior physiotherapists with complex patients
- Evaluate periodic patient progress, reassess and adapt specialized treatment programme
- Clinical instructor for clinical physiotherapy students in the field of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Senior Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Act independently to assess, analyze and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention within specialist area
- Working as part of a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
- Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to meet organization goals
- Advice on adequate equipment and exercise prescription for patients assisting in training of junior staff
- Clinical instructor for clinical physiotherapy students in the field of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Conducting research and participating in clinical audit within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy unit.
Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Attending to clients with various Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular caseload in the musculoskeletal unit of a tertiary healthcare facility
- Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to meet organization goals
- Organization of academic seminars and continuing professional development for Physiotherapists
- Conducting research and participating in clinical audit within the musculoskeletal physiotherapy unit of a tertiary health care facility
- Organization of academic seminars and continuing professional development for junior physiotherapists
- Organization of unit-based research and case report in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy unit.
Locum Physiotherapist
University College Hospital
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Attending caseloads of Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions within the musculoskeletal unit of the Hospital
- Act independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes to meet the needs of the patients and their carers
- Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to meet organization goals
- Liaising with senior physiotherapists to determine direction in the management of complex caseloads.
Graduate Physiotherapist
University College Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Act independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes to meet the needs of the patients and their carers
- Participating in Clinical ground rounds with senior physiotherapists and other members of the health team
- Clinical rotations in the Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Plastic and reconstructive surgery units and the general surgery units of the health facility
- Collaborating with senior physiotherapists to deliver seminars and case reports relevant in effective teaching of physiotherapy students.
Education
Bachelor Of Medical Rehabilitation(Physiotherapy) - Physiotherapy
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife ,Nigeria 09.2001 - 11/2006
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile- Ife, Nigeria
04.2015 - 10/2018
Post-Graduate Certificate - First Contact Practice
Health Sciences University
Bournemouth,United Kingdom 05.2022 - 03/2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Montana
07.2024
Skills
Neuromuscular rehabilitation
Certification
Health Professions and Care Council Registration (PH 122469)
Credential Evaluation
Completed Credential Evaluation with FCCPT with my credentials found to be equivalent to a US Masters degree.
Timeline
First Contact Physiotherapist
Essex Partnership University NHS Trust
03.2024 - Current
Post-Graduate Certificate - First Contact Practice
Health Sciences University
05.2022 - 03/2024
First Contact Physiotherapist
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
05.2022 - 02.2024
First contact Physiotherapist
Primary care Physio, Fareham and Porchester PCN
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Director of Physiotherapy Services
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2019 - 11.2021
Chief Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile- Ife, Nigeria
04.2015 - 10/2018
Senior Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
01.2013 - 01.2016
Physiotherapist
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
07.2009 - 01.2013
Locum Physiotherapist
University College Hospital
05.2009 - 06.2009
Graduate Physiotherapist
University College Hospital
02.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor Of Medical Rehabilitation(Physiotherapy) - Physiotherapy
Obafemi Awolowo University
09.2001 - 11/2006
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Montana
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