Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Skills And Abilities
Internship
References
Languages
Affiliations
References
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RUBBY SEKINA Essel Nelson

RUBBY SEKINA Essel Nelson

Ho

Summary

As a physiotherapist, I am registered with Health and Care professions council and Allied Health professionals council as well as Ghana Physiotherapy association and also a member of Physiotherapy pediatric interest group and Pelvic floor health interest group. I am competent in identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potentials within the spheres of promotion, prevention, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of clients.

A focused individual with relevant professional skill, good interpersonal skill and excellent client-therapist relation. I’m highly motivated and able to adapt well to new environment. I seek to apply my skill in advocacy, education and prevention and client rehabilitation. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Enthusiastic about assisting patient dealing with diseases, injuries, disabilities and complications from surgery. Passionate about helping each person live a full life by effectively utilizing techniques such as electrotherapy and exercise to manage issues. Adept at mentoring less experienced therapists, updating records and performing research.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist

Ho Teaching Hospital
Volta Region-Ho
01.2024
  • I Provide quality physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards
  • I Provide supportive supervision to physiotherapy interns and students assigned in the department
  • I Participate in the development of guidelines and protocol for the operation of the physiotherapy service
  • I am Responsible for physiotherapy equipment as an Equipment officer
  • I Participate in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability which further leads to healthy lifestyles
  • I Contribute to staff management within the unit, ensuring provision of clinically effective services to all clients
  • I Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide a wholistic management to clients
  • I Contribute to orientation and in-service training of physiotherapy interns and students in the department
  • I as OPD in charge, organize clinical meeting between Physiotherapist at the OPD to plan and discuss the effective flow of work and services targeted at client satisfaction
  • I am actively involved in rotating under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health Clinics).

Physiotherapist

Ho Teaching Hospital
Volta Region-Ho
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • I Provided quality physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards
  • I Provided supportive supervision to physiotherapy interns and students assigned in the department
  • I Participated in the development of guidelines and protocol for the operation of the physiotherapy service
  • I Participated in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
  • I Rotated under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health Clinics)
  • I Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide wholistic services to clients
  • I Participated in surveys and audits
  • I served as a team leader for Subunit in the physiotherapy department
  • I Contributed to orientation and in-service training of physiotherapy interns and students in the department
  • I Performed other official duties that were assigned.

Acting Head of Department

Volta River Authority Hospital
Akosombo
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • I Provided quality physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards
  • I Provided supportive supervision to physiotherapy interns and students in the department
  • I Participated in the development of guidelines and protocol for the operation of the physiotherapy service
  • I was responsible for physiotherapy equipment
  • I Participated in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability
  • I Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide inpatient physiotherapy services
  • I Participated in surveys and audits
  • I Facilitated safety meetings
  • I Contributed to orientation and in-service training of physiotherapy interns and students in the department
  • I Performed other official duties that were assigned
  • I consulted senior colleagues on various modalities and management for various conditions
  • I liaised with Orthopedic Surgeon on Clinic days
  • I Rotated under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health Clinics)
  • I observed surgeries for total hip and knee Replacement surgeries.

Physiotherapist

Volta River Authority Hospital
Akosombo
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • I Provided physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards
  • I Ensured safe use of physiotherapy equipment
  • I Participated in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
  • I Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide inpatient physiotherapy services
  • I Participated in surveys and audits
  • I consulted senior colleagues on various modalities and management for various conditions
  • I Rotated under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health)
  • I Facilitated safety meetings
  • I consulted senior colleagues on various modalities and management for various conditions
  • I liaised with Orthopedic Surgeon on Clinic days
  • I observed surgeries for total hip and knee Replacement surgeries.

Intern Physiotherapist

Volta River Authority Hospital
Akosombo
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • I Provided physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards under supervision
  • I Ensured safe use of physiotherapy equipment under supervision
  • I Participated in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability
  • I Liaised with other health care professionals to provide inpatient physiotherapy services
  • I Participated in surveys and audits
  • I Rotated under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health Clinics)
  • I consulted senior colleagues on various modalities and management for various conditions
  • I liaised with Orthopedic Surgeon on Clinic days.

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy Outreach Clinics
Fete kakraba
10.2018
  • I Provided physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards
  • I Ensured safe use of physiotherapy equipment
  • I Participated in education of participants in the community on physiotherapy services and management
  • I participated in participant education to prevent injury and disability and referred conditions to nearest physiotherapy clinics.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, ACCRA
11.2018

CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE OF EXERCISE -

CERTIFICATE IN BASICS OF MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE -

CERTIFICATE IN CLUB FOOT MANAGEMENT -

CERTIFICATE IN PREOP ASSESSMENT -

CERTIFICATE IN CARDIORESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSE -

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION ON GLOBAL PELVIC HEALTH -

Skills

  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to take initiatives
  • Hardworking
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate
  • Good organization skills
  • Good planning skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Listening to music
  • Mentoring children
  • Helping others discover their interest/purpose
  • Basic knowledge in Computer skills
  • Treatment Planning
  • Wheelchair Assessment
  • Knowledge of routine exercises
  • Interpreting Results
  • Joint Mobilization Techniques
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Acute care understanding
  • Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Orthotic Prescription
  • Musculoskeletal expertise
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Balance training
  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Return-to-Work Planning
  • Joint stability
  • Adaptive Equipment Prescription
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Assessments
  • Orthopedic Assessment
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Workplace injury prevention
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular rehabilitation
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Electrotherapy Techniques
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Administering traction
  • Sports Injury Management
  • Assessing patients
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Document Management
  • Preventative care strategies
  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork
  • Conducting research
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Therapeutic exercise prescription
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
  • Staff Training
  • Health Promotion Activities
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Safety Management
  • Splinting capability
  • Outpatient therapy background
  • Case management expert
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Physical examination
  • Injury Prevention
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Postural correction
  • Medical Records Management
  • Physical Assessment
  • Progress Documentation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Massage Therapy
  • Patient Management
  • Head injury knowledge

Personal Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to work independently and a in team.
  • Ability to take initiatives
  • Hardworking
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate.
  • Good organization and planning skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • I enjoy listening to music
  • I am actively involved in mentoring children
  • I find pleasure in helping others discover their interest/purpose
  • Basic knowledge in Computer skills

Internship

Intern Physiotherapist, Volta River Authority Hospital, Akosombo, 10/2017, 11/2018, I Provided physiotherapy services in accordance with national standards under supervision, I Ensured safe use of physiotherapy equipment under supervision, I Participated in education of patients, caregivers and community to prevent injury and disability., I Liaised with other health care professionals to provide inpatient physiotherapy services, I Participated in surveys and audits, I Rotated under all Physiotherapy subunits (MSK/Orthopedics, Surgical, Pediatrics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Hand clinic and Women’s health Clinics), I consulted senior colleagues on various modalities and management for various conditions, I liaised with Orthopedic Surgeon on Clinic days to assess, plan and  educate clients on Basic Ergonomic principles and refer clients for further management when necessary.

References

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  • Mr. Lewis Ahiaku, Deputy Chief physiotherapist, Ho Teaching Hospital, lahiaku@hth.gov.gh, +233244473744/+447909186078
  • Mr. Paul Ofori-Atta MB.ChB.FRCS, Orthopedic Surgeon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, Founding President, Motec Life-UK, poahgate@aol.com, 0543679382/+447509310529

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Event planning
  • Singing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

Ho Teaching Hospital
01.2024

Physiotherapist

Ho Teaching Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023

Acting Head of Department

Volta River Authority Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020

Physiotherapist

Volta River Authority Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2019

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy Outreach Clinics
10.2018

Intern Physiotherapist

Volta River Authority Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, ACCRA

CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE OF EXERCISE -

CERTIFICATE IN BASICS OF MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE -

CERTIFICATE IN CLUB FOOT MANAGEMENT -

CERTIFICATE IN PREOP ASSESSMENT -

CERTIFICATE IN CARDIORESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSE -

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION ON GLOBAL PELVIC HEALTH -

RUBBY SEKINA Essel Nelson