Kostas D.
First Contact Physiotherapist @Primary Care Physio
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WORK HISTORY
First Contact Physiotherapist @Primary Care Physio
Assessing & provisionally diagnosing an MSK condition as a first point of contact when a patient visits a health care professional in their GP surgery. • Off-loading the MSK workload of GPs.• Giving expert advice on patients regarding their ongoing MSK issue & how to best manage it.• Arranging referrals for further care to specialist services when needed.• Arranging referrals for diagnostic imaging and/or blood tests related to an ongoing MSK issue in order to help with onward management.• Providing Fit notes for ongoing MSK issues.• Liaising with various healthcare professionals within a MDT setting (Advanced practice nurse practitioners, physician associates, GPs, social prescribers, orthopaedic consultants, etc).• Providing advice & guidance on GP MDT staff for patients with MSK issues.• Participating in weekly one-to-one supervision sessions & once per month in an in-service training programme.• Note keeping according to HCPC & CSP standards
EDUCATION
Coventry University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physical Therapy/Therapist
ABOUT KOSTAS D.
A CSP and HCPC accredited Physiotherapist with a never-ending curiosity about the human body and behaviour. BSc degree holder in Physiotherapy from Coventry University (2017). A hardworking and ambitious professional, with extensive experience in an autonomous MSK role, in clinical skills, assessments and triages, care planning, and clinical documentation. A compassionate and caring individual, with a strong work-ethic who aspires to make a real difference and promote the patients’ overall wellbeing. Works well on his own and within a multidisciplinary team, having developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A reliable and easy-going person, with strong administrative skills, always cautious when dealing with patients’ sensitive information and confidentiality. Adaptable and flexible to new approaches, always receptive to feedback and committed towards ongoing personal and professional development.
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