Joanne Marleau
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced with patient rehabilitation and pain management. Utilizes therapeutic exercises and manual therapy to enhance patient mobility and recovery. Knowledge of creating tailored treatment plans and educating patients on self-management techniques. Great interdisciplinary communication to identify patient needs and treatment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Canadian Forces Health Services
10.2023 - Current
- Assessing and determining appropriate treatment for Canadian Forces members; instructing and supervising exercise programs; multidisciplinary care with PTA, OT, doctors, physician's assistants, nurses, surgeons, and physiatrist. Orthopedics, concussion Rehab and vestibular disorders.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods were employed for each individual case.
- On average, 2 assessments and 8 follow-ups per day.
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant. Orthopedics, Neuro, WSIB, MVA.
- Treated 12-15 patients per day; often had to multi-task (scheduling appointments, taking payments, and answering calls; seeing multiple patients at once).
Physiotherapist
Santé Montfort Lifemark
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant and exercise physiologist. Worked with occupational therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists. Orthopedics, WSIB, MVA. This was a PPN (preferred provider network) clinic with MVA insurance, therefore worked closely with insurance adjusters. (13-16 patients per day)
- Worked with orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Jacques Brunet), doing REC assessments for WSIB, as a Work Capacity Liaison. Performed subjective assessment, assisted with objective assessment, filled out summary report (recommendations on treatment and return to work) and wrote narrative final reports. (3-6 assessments per day, 1-2x/week)
- Health and Safety representative
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
05.2005 - 04.2011
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant and kinesiologist. Orthopaedics, Neuro, WSIB, MVA, home care (subcontracted with CCAC).
Physiotherapist
Ottawa Sport Professional Physiotherapy
03.2005 - 04.2005
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant and kinesiologist. Orthopedics, sport injuries, WSIB, MVA, home care.
Physiotherapist
Bank Professional Physiotherapy
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant and kinesiologist. Orthopedics, neuro, WSIB, MVA, home care.
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Assessed patients and determined appropriate treatment, instructed and supervised exercise programs. Supervised and delegated tasks to PT assistant. Orthopedics, Neuro, WSIB, MVA.
Physiotherapy assistant
Community Physio Communautaire
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Instructed and supervised exercise programs and applied modalities under guidance of the physiotherapist.
Physiotherapy assistant
West Nipissing General Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2002
- Instructed and supervised exercise programs and applied modalities under guidance of the physiotherapist.
- Worked with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapist, and occupational therapists to determine best treatment plan for the patient. Assisted in team rounds
Education
Bachelors of Sciences - Physiotherapy (cum laude)
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04.2004
Canadian Physiotherapy National Exam -
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
Ottawa06.2004
Skills
- Hands-on therapy
- Personalized exercise routines
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Postural correction techniques
- Sports injury management
- Patient-focused therapy
- Joint mobilization techniques
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Effective time management
- Analytical problem solving
Certification
- Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- McKenzie Part A Lumbar Spine (January 23-36, 2004)
- Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute Level 1 Part 1 (February 14-15, 2004)
- CPA Orthopedic Division Level 1 Challenge Exam (January 1st, 2005)
- Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant (December 2-3, 2005)
- Chronic Pain Management Part 1 & 2 (February 18-19, 2006)
- CPA Orthopedic Division Level 2 Upper (April-June 2006)
- Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant (November 17-19, 2006)
- CPA Orthopedic Division Level 2 Lower (March-June 2009)
- WSIB REC training course (September 2015)
- ImPACT trained Physiotherapist Program, Concussion management (April 19th, 2023)
- North 49 “Understanding Dizziness” and “A Field Guide to BPPV” (March 2024)
- Concussion Rehab Works, Level 1 course (November 23rd, 2024)
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer’s Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders (December 12th, 2024)
Hobbies and Interests
Played volleyball in high school team, university intramural team and with the Ottawa Sixes Volleyball league. Started running a few years ago, completed five half-marathons, and multiple 5K and 10K races. Weight training and “Beachbody” workout programs, which help to provide creative exercises to patients.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Canadian Forces Health Services
10.2023 - Current
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
09.2018 - 06.2022
Physiotherapist
Santé Montfort Lifemark
09.2015 - 06.2018
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
05.2005 - 04.2011
Physiotherapist
Ottawa Sport Professional Physiotherapy
03.2005 - 04.2005
Physiotherapist
Bank Professional Physiotherapy
09.2004 - 03.2005
Physiotherapist
Community Physio Communautaire
06.2004 - 08.2004
Physiotherapy assistant
Community Physio Communautaire
06.2003 - 08.2003
Physiotherapy assistant
West Nipissing General Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2002
Bachelors of Sciences - Physiotherapy (cum laude)
University of Ottawa
Canadian Physiotherapy National Exam -
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators
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