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Stephina Maphoso

Sessional Physiotherapist
Springs

Summary

I am a physiotherapist dedicated to lifelong learning, continually updating and applying my skills and knowledge to keep being at the forefront of my profession. I believe that with my strong foundation in physiotherapy, I can be able to expand my expertise across various specialties, including paediatrics, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, sports rehabilitation, post-surgical, and MSK departments. By doing so, I aim to deliver well-rounded care and help bridge healthcare gaps, ensuring that all community members have access to optimal physiotherapy services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Sessional Physiotherapist

Department of Health
04.2025 - Current
  • The services provided were similar to the ones mentioned for the previous contract, which included overseeing acute, subacute, and chronic health patients.
  • Providing health services to patients with pelvic health conditions.
  • Roles and responsibilities include orientation and supervision of both community service and shadowing students, stock-taking, and partaking in community outreach programs.

Sessional Physiotherapist

Department of Health
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Services provided include the continuation of the three-monthly block rotations.
  • In-patient therapy: neonatal and adult ICU, including high care, paediatric and adult orthopaedic wards, paediatric and adult post-surgical management, male and female medical wards, and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Outpatient therapy: Adult OPD, ECI OPD clinic, developmental delay, and neonatal clinic.
  • Treatment was individualized for each patient, and sometimes done as a group.
  • Assigned roles and responsibilities: supervision and orientation of both students and com-serves, stock-taking, leading group exercise programs, and participating in awareness and outreach programs.

Community Service Physiotherapist

Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Services are provided based on a three-monthly block rotation.
  • In-patient therapy: neonatal and adult ICU with high care included, pediatric and adult orthopedic wards, pediatric and adult surgical wards, male and female medical wards, and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Outpatient therapy: ECI OPD clinic, developmental delay clinic, neonatal clinic, and adult OPD.
  • Treatment was provided individually, and sometimes as a group, if needed.
  • Assigned roles and responsibilities: stock-taking, supervision of shadowing students, leading group-exercise programs, and participation in awareness and outreach programs.

Education

Matric - Science Education

Limpopo
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria
04.2018 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Pelvic Health assessment and management
  • Sports injury management
  • Pain management techniques
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Kinesiology taping
  • Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
  • Pediatric physiotherapy
  • Management of neurological conditions
  • Outpatient therapy background
  • Assistive device prescription

Additional Information

References


  • Former colleague: Mahloana S., cell: 078 171 2354, email: Ramokonesinah@gmail.com
  • Colleague: Phiri p., cell: 072 345 0771, email: pemphiri@gmail.com
  • Lecturer: Dr Nkuna R., cell: 082 075 8114, email: Rethabile.nkuna@smu.ac.za

Timeline

Sessional Physiotherapist

Department of Health
04.2025 - Current

Sessional Physiotherapist

Department of Health
03.2024 - 02.2025

Community Service Physiotherapist

Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
04.2018 - 12.2018

Matric - Science Education

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