Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Memberships
Certification
Personal Information
References
Certifications
Timeline
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S'bahle Yolanda Zulu

Summary

Dynamic physiotherapy professional with extensive experience at Lady Grey Provincial Hospital, excelling in patient-centered care and strategic decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing community healthcare access and optimizing service utilization. Skilled in treatment planning and effective communication, fostering collaboration and patient engagement while adhering to clinical standards.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapy Community Service

Lady Grey Provincial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering person-centered assessment and treatment for both inpatient and outpatient clients.
  • Provided outreach physiotherapy services to neighboring clinics, enhancing community healthcare access.
  • Monitoring patient progress and developing accurate patient tracking systems to ensure continuity of care.
  • Overseeing and coordinating occupational therapy referrals.
  • Developing and implementing departmental policies and standard operating procedures to drive service excellence.
  • Exercising strategic decision-making as the head of department.
  • Educating staff and stakeholders on physiotherapeutic interventions to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Promoting workplace health and wellness initiatives.


Achievements:

  • Procurement and stock-keeping of assistive devices and physiotherapeutic equipment.
  • Enhanced the initial and follow-up appointment scheduling process.
  • Established a direct communication channel.
  • Improved client engagement and service utilization.
  • Optimized the inpatient referring system.
  • - Advocated for an expanded departmental workspace.




Education

National Senior Certificate -

Mafa Max Motloung Secondary
12-2020

Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Medical And Health Sciences

Stellenbosch University
12-2024

Skills

    • Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
    • Adherence to clinical guidelines and professional standards
    • Commitment to patient confidentiality and informed consent
    • Good observation and analytical thinking
    • Evidence-based clinical reasoning and decision-making
    • Patience, cultural sensitivity and adaptability
    • Precise and detailed documentation
    • Active listening
    • Multilingual comprehension for rapport-building
    • Effective cross functional communicator
    • Rehabilitation and recovery planning
    • Treatment planning and execution
    • Assessment and diagnostic skills
    • Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)

Memberships

HPCSA - PT0163732

SASP - MZUL0008

RuReSa

Certification

  • Dry Needling

  • Basic wheelchair technician training

  • Basic one day wheelchair refresher seating

Personal Information

References

Dr Marisa Coetzee

Senior Physiotherapy Lecturer

Stellenbosch University

0711470797


Dr RJ Rakubutu

Chief Manager

Lady Grey hospital

0833781791


Dr E.Booysen

Supervisor

Lady Grey Hospital

0747737934


Certifications

05-2025

Timeline

Physiotherapy Community Service

Lady Grey Provincial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

National Senior Certificate -

Mafa Max Motloung Secondary

Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Medical And Health Sciences

Stellenbosch University
S'bahle Yolanda Zulu