Natasha Loewen

Experience

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  Medisys

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2016

  Administrative Support Clerk

  * Provide administrative assistance to the director and colleagues* Assemble executive files for their upcoming visit* Compile all the medical results into a feedback book for the clients* File results as per corporate requirements* Fax referrals to Doctors’ office, and medical results to insurance companies and family doctors* Contact Specialist offices for consultation reports* Use Microsoft Excel to keep track of consultation referrals

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  PSI Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centres

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Physiotherapist Assistant

  * Assist physiotherapists in the administration of treatments to patients including exercises* Administer modality treatments including: ultrasound, TENS and IFC* Developed good interpersonal skills through ongoing interactions with patients* Scheduled patients for their next appointment, and handled payments

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  Performance Physiotherapy

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Physiotherapy student

  Student Practitioner, Clinical Placement (6 weeks)•Assessed and treated clients of varied ages with orthopedic conditions•Developed appropriate exercise program for clients•Used outcome measures regularly to assess clients’ progress to treatment (such as DASH and LEFS)•Assisted in completing forms for MVA/WSIB claims•Developed and delivered a presentation regarding the evidence behind the use of ultrasound therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions

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  Brantford General Hospital

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Physiotherapy student

  Student Practitioner, Clinical Placement (6 weeks)•Assessed and treated patients in the ICU with cardiorespiratory conditions and mobility limitations.•Example of responsibilities included in-line suctioning, patient transfers, transfer training, oxygen titration, chest percussion.•Developed and delivered a presentation to the hospital’s rehabilitation staff regarding the evidence and effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the ICU

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  Pt Health

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Physiotherapy Student

  Student Practitioner, Clinical Placement (6 weeks)•Assessed and treated clients of varied ages with orthopedic conditions•Developed appropriate exercise program for clients•Assigned tasks to support personnel regarding clients’ exercise program•Learned and applied KT Taping techniques for musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder and elbow •Used outcome measures regularly to assess clients’ progress to treatment (such as DASH, and RMDQ)•Developed and delivered a presentation to clinic staff about plantar fasciitis (ex. signs and symptoms, treatment, etc.) Show less

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  Hamilton General Hospital

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Physiotherapy Student

  Student Practitioner, Clinical Placement (6 weeks)•Assessed and treated patients with spinal cord injuries in the inpatient rehabilitation program •Assigned tasks to support personnel regarding patients’ exercise program•Facilitated weekly classes teaching patients basic and advanced wheelchair skills•Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (occupational therapists, social workers, nurses) to facilitate patient-centered care•Evaluated patient progress with appropriate outcome measures (i.e., 6-minute walk test, Berg balance test) to determine appropriateness for program discharge •Developed patient education handouts regarding safe wheelchair transfers techniques. Show less

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  Activ8

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Physiotherapy Student

  •Used Neurokinetic therapy protocol to assess and treat clients of varied ages with orthopedic related conditions •Learned and applied Functional Movement Screen and Selective Functional Movement Assessment when assessing clients •Developed appropriate home exercise program for clients

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  Inertia Physio+

  Sept 2019 - now

  Physiotherapist
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  Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Physiotherapist