Makatso Puseletso Machepha
Johannesburg
Summary
Applied strong commitment to skill growth by seeking a learning-driven physiotherapy position supporting high-quality work and professional development as a young physiotherapist.
Overview
6
6
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Physiotherapist
Gauteng Department of Health, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg
01.2026 - Current
- Assessed patient needs to support physiotherapy plans and treatment goals in different units, Paediatrics, Medical and Trauma ICU, Neuro Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics and Out-Patient where more than 8 patients were seen a day.
- Delivered individualized rehabilitation programs to improve mobility and functional independence and SOPS such as ankle, OA and arthroplasty treatments.
- Training of scholars, students and other community service physiotherapists in the medical and trauma ICU and wards
- Tracked patient progress and updated treatment protocols based on feedback and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and self-management techniques.
- Applied therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy during treatment.
- Recorded patient interactions and treatment outcomes accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported community outreach initiatives that raised awareness of available physiotherapy services such as overtime in Bertha Gxowa Hospital for Arthroplasty patients post-op.
- Supported timely discharge planning through close collaboration with case managers and support staff with the intentions of limiting long lengths of hospital stay.
- Provided manual therapy training on proper techniques, body mechanics, and pain management strategies.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by applying evidence-based practice guidelines to service delivery standards.
- Evaluated and treated patients by identifying root causes of dysfunction and daily function impairments.
- Reviewed patient progress through regular assessments and adjusted treatment plans to maximize functional gains.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to support surgical recovery and improved outcomes.
- Provided sports injury rehabilitation to support return to pre-injury activity levels.
- Built individualized exercise programs to improve mobility and function.
- Supported continuous learning within physiotherapy team by sharing new research findings and best practices during staff meetings. This includes research on Lymphoedema and Women’s and Men’s Health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 12.2025
National Senior Certificate -
Ladysmith Highschool
Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal01.2021
Primary Education - undefined
Monument Primary School
01.2016
Skills
Goal oriented
Confidence
Leadership
Creativity
Well spoken
Time management
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Team Player
- Goal oriented
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 17/10/2003
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: African
LANGUAGES
English
isiZulu
isiXhosa
Afrikaans
Sesotho
TshiVenda
Interests
Volunteering, Exploring new ideas and research, Adventures, understanding my team
Accomplishments
Top 10
Prefect
Church youth leader
Volunteering in fundraising events and sports activities such as Pirates tournaments and Comrades marathon
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Golden Key, Dean’s List
Certification
I am HPCSA registered and have took the time to further my knowledge in:
- Dry Kneedling
- Sharing best practices in diabetes care
- Treating a hypertensive patient experiencing episodes of elevated heart rate
- Interventions in patients with severe asthma
- Allergic Rhinits
- Treatment in patients with HIV
- Respiratory conditions in neonates
- Haemophilia
- Ethics
Timeline
Community Service Physiotherapist
Gauteng Department of Health, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Primary Education - undefined
Monument Primary School
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of the Witwatersrand
National Senior Certificate -
Ladysmith Highschool