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Abel Bekele

Calgary,AB

Summary

Motivated Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with other practitioners to meet the needs of patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Physiotherapist

Renfrew Educational Services
2022.09 - Current
  • Plan monthly visits and coordinate 2-3 home sessions daily with families and staff.
  • Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate physical abilities, motor development, strength, range of motion, posture, and overall functional abilities.
  • Utilize assessment findings to establish accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.

Physiotherapist

Big Horn Health
2023.09 - Current
  • Community based therapist providing care for the entire community on a consultation basis.
  • Advised patients on avoiding injury and self-managing conditions to promote health and wellbeing.
  • Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Project lead for redesigned a new fitness facility in the community.

Physiotherapist

Peter Lougheed Centre
2023.11 - Current
  • Casual position providing relief and covering a range of caseloads in most departments.
  • Mixed verity between acute medical care and post-op orthopedic rehabilitation.
  • Mobilize patients post-op and provide guided exercise to aid in recovery and improve mobility.
  • Assist patients and family with discharge planning through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.
  • Designed and reviewed treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.

Education

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
06.2018

Skills

  • CPR training
  • Pediatric Physiotherapy
  • BLS training
  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Run Assessment

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Professional Working

Timeline

Physiotherapist

Peter Lougheed Centre
2023.11 - Current

Physiotherapist

Big Horn Health
2023.09 - Current

Pediatric Physiotherapist

Renfrew Educational Services
2022.09 - Current

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Manitoba
Abel Bekele