Theresa Wilkinson-Duncan DPT
# 14 Vaughan's Bay Dr.,St. George's
Summary
A dedicated and dependable physiotherapist, most efficient in task completion, passionate about the evolution of the field of Physiotherapy towards the utilization of evidence-based practice, which is critical in the provision of safe, effective and efficient patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physiotherapist
Community Rehabilitation Department -DOH
67 Victoria St, Hamilton HM 19
04.2023 - Current
- Actively employed as temporary relief with the Community Rehabilitation Senior Team, responsible for providing efficient and effective patient care to a wide spectrum of patient diagnoses.
- Conducting complex physiotherapy assessments with relevant data collection in order to determine functional impairments necessary to develop appropriate evidence-based treatment plans, measurable goals leading to effective treatment outcomes.
- Effectively educate patients, caregivers, and collaborate with colleagues and other health professionals or relevant stakeholders, as deemed necessary.
- Mentoring entry level Physiotherapists, undergraduate students and volunteers. In addition to sharing work experience or expertise with fellow co-workers.
- Instrumental in developing an ergonomic assessment protocol with fellow coworkers, facilitating an efficient process.
- Maintaining accurate electronic documentation in a timely manner, while adhering to the Allied Health Standard of Practice for quality assurance.
Lymphedema Physiotherapist
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Point Finger Rd, Paget
01.2012 - 07.2025
- Employed as a staff Physiotherapist primarily in the Lymphedema Clinic which required collaboration with the KEMH Wound Care Clinic. Duties included assisting with the outpatient population to reduce the partient waitlist, while rotating weekends in athe acute care to include ICU, post-surgical patients, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Mentored undergraduate Physiotherapy students.
Senior Physiotherapist
InTouch Therapy
45 King Street, Hamilton HM 19
07.2014 - 01.2023
- Instructmental in developing Physiotherapy Outpatient services to include Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Lymphedema, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Ergonomics, General Orthopedics, Industrial Related Injuries, Tempromandibular Rehabilitation, and Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Actively treated a broad spectrum 0f patient diagnoses to include seniors, young adults and adolescence while maintaining the highest level of productivity and standard.
- Developed Physical Therapy Policies and Procedures based on the Allied Standard of Practice and Bermuda Health Council (BHC) Standards in preparation for a BHC outpatient pilot quality assurance inspection.
- Developed and conducted ergonomic assessments within the community for a local exempt company, and participated in several community health fairs and inservices.
- Mentored pre/post graduate Doctoral and Masters level Physiotherapist, in addition to high school level students placed by Bermuda Work Force Development.
Physiotherapy Manager
University Community Hospital
3100 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa, Fl 33613
04.1991 - 10.2011
- Managed a physiotherapy outpatient hospital-based clinic, and duties included supervising and assessing staff physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants/aides, and clerical staff.
- Responsibilities included drafting quality assurance studies, performing chart audits and writing outcome reports. Ensuring staff productivity in reference to financial targets.
- Managed and actively participated in the treatment of a wide spectrum of patient diagnoses, to include general orthopedics, neurological patients, industrial injuries, ergonomic/body mechanic training, designing and implementlng functional capacity tests.
- A member of the Joint Commission Accreditation hospital team prepares the rehabilitation setting and staff members.
- Home Health Physiotherapy assessments and treatment of a wide variety of patient diagnoses including the geriatric and young adult population. Duties included assessing patients using the OASIS format, maintaining medication list and update medication as prescribed by Physician, and actively participated in the Joint Commission Survey.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Howard University
Washington D.C United States05-1986
Skills
- Dedicated Physiotherapist with over three decades of continued practice
- Competent in the treatment of broad spectrum of patient diagnoses utilizing evidence based information
- Knowledgeable in accreditation preparation to include quality assurance program development
- Committed to maintaining a high standard of patient care, with accurate documentation based on the Allied Health Standard of Practice
- Respect and value collaborating with fellow colleagues to either gain knowledge or provide information to assist with professional development
- Strongly value evidence-based information to further develop professional knowledge and skills
Timeline
Staff Physiotherapist
Community Rehabilitation Department -DOH
04.2023 - Current
Senior Physiotherapist
InTouch Therapy
07.2014 - 01.2023
Lymphedema Physiotherapist
King Edward Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2025
Physiotherapy Manager
University Community Hospital
04.1991 - 10.2011
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Howard University
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