Experience

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  University of calabar teaching hospital, calabar, cross river

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Rotational intern physiotherapist | ergonomics associate

  Employed sound clinical knowledge and skills of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in patient assessment, creation of a plan of care and performance of therapy interventions. Also presented/co-presented about 5 PowerPoint Seminar Topics in Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation within and outside (hospital's Orthopaedic unit) the department.During my time interning under the head of the Orthopaedics/Ergonomics unit, I amplified my medical knowledge and clinical skill about the principles of global ergonomics, as well as the fundamentals of office ergonomics and ergonomics best practices in the healthcare industry.Rotated through four sub-specialties within the Physiotherapy department, spending three months in each, accumulating a total of over 2000 working hours. These sub-specialties were Orthopaedics, Neurology, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Led and supervised clinical discussion sessions of 17 physiotherapy students completing round-1 clinical rotations in four units: Orthopaedics; Neurology; OB/GYN; and PaediatricsEducated and communicated effectively with patients and their families (caregivers), monitored and reviewed daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, thereby maximizing rehabilitation potential.Collaborated to organize the 2019 World Physiotherapy Day awareness, road walk/jog-for-life and community-based health outreach programme (Etim Edem Park).Experienced in working with orthopaedic, cardio-respiratory, neurology, obstetrics and gynaecology, mental health, oncology, intensive care,occupational health, paediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.All duties were performed under supervision. Show less

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  Nigerian defence academy medical/health clinic

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Corps physiotherapist | ergonomist | public health officer (nysc)

  Facilitated delivery of community-based health outreach programmes & enforced Covid-19 safety protocols to the about 2500 Army/ Navy/ Air Force cadetsAs part of my responsibilities, I designed and executed ergonomic-based manual material handling techniques to enhance the efficiency of cadets during their field and bush training.Planned, reported & reviewed high-quality physiotherapy treatment regimens for at least 10 cadets daily, using evidence-based clinical findings resulting in successful outcomes.Experienced in working with orthopaedic, neurological, mental health, occupational health, geriatric and cardio-respiratory patients. Show less

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  Possible physiotherapy and wellness clinic

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  Physiotherapist | ergonomics professional

  Marketed and provided excellent holistic care to over 25 clients/patients with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)Co-delivered multiple onsite training/seminars on office and basic ergonomics to about 2500 individuals who are mostly office users.Co-chaired an online workshop/training hub with 583 participants from Nigeria, South Africa, the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia. The hub was focused on workplace health and wellness programs, as well as health promotion (Monthly).Personally engaged in direct negotiations with approximately 7 different Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), ensuring fair and appropriate payment tariffs for diverse patient cases. Also, effectively communicated the specific diagnoses and treatment plans to the HMOs representatives during these discussions.Experienced in working with orthopaedic, neurological, mental health,occupational health, geriatric and cardio-respiratorypatients. Show less

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  Brain and spine surgery consortium

  Feb 2022 - now

  Community-based physiotherapist | ergonomics professional

  Assisting in rehabilitating more than 31 orthopaedic & neurological post-surgery/ post-trauma patients back to form/function Collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, including the surgeon, nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists and prosthetists/orthotists, to offer comprehensive support for patient(s) rehabilitation.In collaboration with my Head of Department, I am co-developing and co-delivering multiple gold standard ergonomic education and training programmes to the directors; employees/workers; human resources personnels; employees working from home; health and safety professionals; of the federal agencies (Have delivered to 2 so far) in Abuja.Thoroughly analyzing and interpreting clinical information and medical evidence pertaining to the individual's/client's functional abilities. Also providing a comprehensive written report in a clear, concise and professional manner which is critical to the success of the occupational/vocational rehabilitation.Providing exercise therapy, manual therapy and electrotherapy services to outpatients/clientsProviding psychosocial support and motivation to patients who may be dealing with the psychological impact of the surgeryExperience in working with orthopaedic, neurological, occupational health, geriatric and oncology patients. Show less

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  Royal orthopaedic hospital and medicare

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Physiotherapist | ergonomics professional

  Planned and organized onsite group physiotherapy treatment sessions and ergonomic office exercises and flexibility routine for 5 office users/clientsCarried out WhatsApp Audio and Video Assessments with 2 clients who were in need of emergency PhysiotherapyCommunicated and worked in cooperation with the orthopaedic surgeon in providing integrated quality serviceExperienced in working with orthopaedic, neurological,paediatric, occupational health,adolescent and geriatric patients. Show less