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Cherna Stevens

Physiotherapist
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Senior Physiotherapist with extensive experience at AM Wolfaardt, specializing in stroke rehabilitation and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective therapeutic exercise prescription and multidisciplinary teamwork. Committed to educating patients and caregivers, fostering long-term health and wellbeing while streamlining documentation processes for optimal care.

Experienced physiotherapy professional with excellent leadership skills and in-depth understanding of pain management, joint stability and core strengthening techniques. Excellent case management, relationship-building and critical thinking skills. Looking for a new role in a fast-paced environment.

Attentive Senior Physiotherapist delivers wide array of physical therapies and techniques in order to rehabilitate and treat patients. Expertise in performing patient assessments and varied therapy programs. Oversees staff engaged in delivery of services to post-surgical patients, rehabilitative cases and geriatric patients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist

AM Wolfaardt
Cape Town
11.2010 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments and formulated effective, clinically reasoned treatment plans.
  • Implemented policies and procedures with utmost working ethics while communicating effectively to team members.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate and timely records for optimal patient care.
  • Evaluated patient need for rehabilitative equipment and mobility aids to improve safety and functioning within home.
  • Trained patients, caregivers, family members and agencies on effective use of issued equipment to maximize patient rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
  • Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with physiotherapy team to provide effective service and involvement in development and implementation of departmental policies.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.

Physiotherapist

Nurture Aurora Hospital
Port Elizabeth
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
  • Provided patient with information, techniques and support to enhance development of motor skills.

Community Service Physiotherapist

PE Hospital Complex
Port Elizabeth
01.2006 - 06.2007
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated and treated patients by identifying root causes of dysfunction and impairments in daily function.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with local organizations and healthcare providers, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care within the community setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

UWC
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Stroke rehabilitation

Staff education and training

Preventative care strategies

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Geriatric physiotherapy

Therapeutic exercise prescription

Document management

Patient assessments

Stroke rehabilitation

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

AM Wolfaardt
11.2010 - Current

Physiotherapist

Nurture Aurora Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2010

Community Service Physiotherapist

PE Hospital Complex
01.2006 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

UWC
04.2001 -
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