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Mpho Ephraim Tloubatla

Mpho Ephraim Tloubatla

Physiotherapist
Pretoria

Summary

Ephraim is a registered Physiotherapist in private practice with over 17 years of clinical, management and consulting experience. He is currently completing a Master of Science in Medicine (Bioethics and Health Law) at Wits Medical School. He is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and a member of the South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP), and the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA).


After gaining sizeable clinical and management experience in the public and private healthcare sector, he progressed to establish Tloubatla ME Incorporated; a successful medical practice, currently with 3 branches, both in Gauteng and Limpopo provinces, South Africa.


Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director and Senior Physiotherapist

Tloubatla ME Inc. T/A Physio and Wellness Clinic
03.2009 - Current
  • Manages and administers all strategic and operational practice functions across provinces
  • Provides high standard of physiotherapy services to 120 patients weekly.
  • Assesses and evaluated physical disabilities in 20 patients weekly.
  • Oversees operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and managing expectations through effective communication strategies.

Project Lead – Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Wellness Services

Harmony Gold Limited
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Led and managed a project to deliver rehabilitation and wellness services to 12,500 mining employees: Gauteng and Free State Province.
  • Responsible for a team of 25 employees (clinical, administrative and general staff members).
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations project functions in line with health regulatory guidelines and framework.
  • Managed project activities to deliver cost effective and quality rehabilitation and wellness services.
  • Achieved project goals on time, within budget, and in line with agreed scope.
  • Managed stakeholder relations – company, community groups, employees, unions, healthcare practitioners, managed healthcare funders, and medical aid schemes
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
  • Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.

Management Consultant

Ernst and Young (EY)
07.2015 - 11.2017

Advisory Services (Supply Chain and Operations)

  • Drove team to deliver quality work within tight deadlines which were measured against defined targets.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagements between medical practitioners and claimants.
  • Quality assurance of medical reports from healthcare practitioners in line with client guidelines and standards.
  • Managed project financials, aligned to benefits realization, funding and cash flow management.
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions that assisted with decision making on critical aspects to be aligned with the company strategy.
  • Leveraged industry best practices to drive continuous improvement efforts within client organizations.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients operational structures, recommending actionable steps for improvement.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.


Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

Netcare Hospital Group- Union Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed the delivery of quality physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in the hospital.
  • Supervision of 5 junior and 15 final year Physiotherapy students
  • Provided high standard of physiotherapy services to 45 patients weekly.

Head of Physiotherapy Department

Limpopo Department of Health, Nkhensani District Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • Managed physiotherapy department activities, clinical supervision of 3 community service and student physiotherapists, and facilitated hospital 15 outreach programs.

Junior Physiotherapist

Limpopo Department of Health - Malamulele District Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2009
  • Provided physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, clinical supervision of 2 community service and 1 student physiotherapists, and facilitated hospital 5 outreach programs.
  • Promoted a positive environment in the clinic through effective communication skills and empathy towards patients'' needs.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized treatment plans.
  • Contributed to a strong team dynamic within the clinic by participating in staff meetings and sharing valuable insights from clinical experiences.

Community Service Physiotherapist

Limpopo Department of Health - Nkhensani District Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Provided general physiotherapy and rehabilitation services – in-hospital and community outreach programs.
  • Documented patients' daily treatment in detail following accepted practice guidelines.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the physiotherapy team, regularly sharing new research findings and best practices at staff meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Bioethics and Health Law

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Medical School
South Africa
01.2025 - Current

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Business School
South Africa
01.2017 - 12 2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Management

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Business School
South Africa
01.2015 - 12 2015

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA)
South Africa
01.2007 - 12 2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Practical problem solving
  • Analytical
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Mentoring and training

Timeline

Master of Science - Bioethics and Health Law

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Medical School
01.2025 - Current

Project Lead – Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Wellness Services

Harmony Gold Limited
10.2019 - 09.2021

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Business School
01.2017 - 12 2017

Management Consultant

Ernst and Young (EY)
07.2015 - 11.2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Management

University of The Witwatersrand - Wits Business School
01.2015 - 12 2015

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

Netcare Hospital Group- Union Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016

Head of Physiotherapy Department

Limpopo Department of Health, Nkhensani District Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2011

Managing Director and Senior Physiotherapist

Tloubatla ME Inc. T/A Physio and Wellness Clinic
03.2009 - Current

Junior Physiotherapist

Limpopo Department of Health - Malamulele District Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2009

Community Service Physiotherapist

Limpopo Department of Health - Nkhensani District Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA)
01.2007 - 12 2007
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