Mnqobi Kambule
Pretoria
Summary
I am a passionate, dynamic, enthusiastic and goal-oriented physiotherapist. I always endeavour to advance myself professionally by staying up to date with the latest literature in the field to ensure that my practice is safe, relevant and evidence based. I possess excellent communication skills and collaborate well with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and optimal patient care. I embrace change positively; therefore, understanding the evolving nature of clients' expectations and needs and adapt accordingly. I am currently working at an academic hospital with excellent learning opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Assessment of all referred clients within the stipulated time frame.
- Providing a suitable platform for clinical training for students including orientation, supervision, work allocation , monitoring and evaluation.
- Needs analysis and screening (using outcome measurement tools) for potential clients who could benefit from physiotherapy interventions.
- Planning and implementing appropriate, holistic, treatment plans with the client and immediate caregiver. Use of outcome measures. Provision of home exercise programs as required.
- Assessment, prescription and issuing of suitable assistive devices and completion of relevant documentation including maintenance of waiting lists.
- Referral of clients to the appropriate level of care as per protocol.
- Conducted hydrotherapy classes for patients with different conditions.
- Adhering to the Health Professions Counsel of South Africa (HPCSA) standards for record keeping and records management.
- Collaborate for effective case management: ward rounds, unit meetings and Multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Communication with stakeholders regarding all aspects of clinical service.
- Providing a suitable platform for clinical training for students including orientation, supervision and monitoring and evaluation.
- Communication with students and collaboration with lectures and supervisors.
- Collected daily stats and other data as required.
- Compilation and submition of all data required monthly/quarterly, according to standards.
- Assisted chief physiotherapist with input for the sectional monthly report.
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Sun Physio and Associates
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Sunphysio and associates is an established private practice in Boksburg that provides physiotherapy services to Sunwardpark Netcare hospital and OPD patients.
- My key responsibilities included screening, assessment and treatment of in-hospital andoutpatients and record keeping.
- My caseload included ICU, neurology, orthopaedics, geriatric care, paediatric, OPD, and sports-related injuries. Additional responsibilities include
- administration and home visits
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Community Service Physiotherapist
Tokollo District Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Enhanced community wellness by organizing and participating in local health promotion events and workshops.
- Documented patients' daily treatment in detail following accepted practice guidelines.
- Increased patient adherence to exercise programs by creating engaging, personalized routines that catered to individual abilities and preferences.
- Home visits, community outreaches and promotion of the physiotherapy profession.
Education
BSc Physiotherapy -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria, South Africa12.2021
Skills
- Manual therapy
- Dry-needling
- Hydrogherapy
- Strapping and taping
- ICU rehabilitation ( Trauma& Surgical, Cardiology & cardio thoracic, neurosurgical and Neonatal ICU)
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Pediatric physiotherapy
- Spinal manipulation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Joint mobilization
- Electrotherapy techniques
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Sports injury management
- Orthopedic treatment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
•Name: Ms Nokukhanya Phumelele Dlamini
Role: Senior physiotherapist Tokollo-Mafube Complex
Tel: 083 704 2437
•Name: Success Masia
Role: Senior physiotherapist Steve Biko Academic Hospita
Tel: 081 798 9368
• Name: Mrs Ishmerelda Mabena- Segoe
Role: Physiotherapy Lecturer (SMU)
Tel: 012 521 4539/ 074 839 8508
Timeline
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Sun Physio and Associates
01.2024 - 06.2024
Community Service Physiotherapist
Tokollo District Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
BSc Physiotherapy -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
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