David Adjei Ampofo
Cape Coast,
Summary
An accomplished physiotherapist who possesses a strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills and provides supportive environment conducive to addressing patient/client needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experienced working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide topmost care for patient/clients in terms of their health needs and other socials service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2022.01 - Current
- Make out-patient appointments, assessment,diagnoses, treatment,reviews and follow up.
- In-Patient rehabilitation (medical,surgical,MSK,ICU and burns).
- Treat Children with clubfoot deformity using the Ponsenti Method. ( Clubfoot Specialist).
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods are employed for each individual case.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients.
Student Physiotherapist
37 Military Hospital - Accra.(Intra-Sem Clinical)
2021.11 - 12 2021
- Maintained accurate and detailed of both In-patient and out-patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant privacy regulations.
- Enhance In-patient and out-patient outcomes through review and follow ups and by providing individualized physiotherapy treatments and exercises.
- Monitored patient progress throughout treatment, adjusting interventions, review and follow ups as needed for maximum results.
Student Physiotherapist
HO TEACHING HOSPITAL -HO.(clinical Practice)
2021.02 - 2021.04
- Patients record keeping, appointment, reviews, assisted in discharge plan and follow ups.
- Conducted thorough initial assessments to accurately diagnose clients conditions and establish appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated client and patients on injury prevention and proper body mechanics, reducing the risk of future injuries.
- Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
Student Physiotherapist(Clinical Practice)
CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL -CAPE COAST.
2019.10 - 2019.12
- Utilized evidence-based research to inform clinical decision making, ensuring up-to-date practice methods were applied consistently across all cases.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant privacy regulations.
Senior Physiotherapy Assistant and Orthotics
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2013.01 - 2021.01
- Supported physiotherapists during assessments and evaluations, ensuring comprehensive data collection for effective treatment planning.
- Worked closely alongside primary physiotherapists, taking detailed notes on their findings during evaluations for further input into patient treatment plans.
- Handled administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate records of patient progress, and ensuring all insurance requirements were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
UHAS,SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Ho, Ghana12.2022
Cert. Physiotherapy And Orthotics - Physiotherapy And Orthotics
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT AND ORTHOICS TRAINING SCHOOL
Duayaw Nkwanta, Ahafo Region, Ghana.07.2012
Skills
- Clubfoot Specialist(Ponsenti Method).
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Myofascial release techniques
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Ergonomic assessments
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Gait Analysis and Training
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
Accomplishments
- I played a major role in the estabilishment one of the few clubfoot clinic in Ghana at the Cape Coast teaching hospital which has treated more than 500 children from 2013 till date and serve two regions in Ghana.
- I have train more 10 clinician on the management of clubfoot using the Ponsenti Method.
- Secured Funding for the clubfoot clinic which covers the to total cost of treatment.
- My team and i has estabilish an organization to enable us setup clinic in other part of the region and country as a whole.
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2022.01 - Current
Student Physiotherapist
37 Military Hospital - Accra.(Intra-Sem Clinical)
2021.11 - 12 2021
Student Physiotherapist
HO TEACHING HOSPITAL -HO.(clinical Practice)
2021.02 - 2021.04
Student Physiotherapist(Clinical Practice)
CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL -CAPE COAST.
2019.10 - 2019.12
Senior Physiotherapy Assistant and Orthotics
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2013.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
UHAS,SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Cert. Physiotherapy And Orthotics - Physiotherapy And Orthotics
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT AND ORTHOICS TRAINING SCHOOL
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