MELISSA ABBOTT
Truro,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Registered Physiotherapist with a proven track record at CBI Health, specializing in musculoskeletal expertise and chronic pain management. Excelled in developing comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient recovery through innovative exercise prescription and manual therapy. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring new physiotherapy residents, showcasing exceptional clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CBI Health
Truro, Canada
07.2016 - Current
- Develop and implement treatment plans and rehabilitation programs based on subjective histories and objective assessment findings; treatment plans consist of active exercise programs, therapeutic modalities, acupuncture, manual therapies and education
- Maintain communication with referring physicians, sponsors (Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, third-party and motor vehicle insurance companies); collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of kinesiologists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and physicians)
- Provide case management within the Tiered services of Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (Tier 1, 2 and 3)
- Promote service delivery excellence through effective onboarding, sponsorship of new Physiotherapy Residents, and mentoring/coaching of students on clinical placements; provide clinical resources and problem solving
- Respond to identified training needs with action plans to resolve gaps, minimize risk and ensure communication and collaboration of the clinical team
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
pt Health
Elmsdale, Canada
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Gathered subjective histories; performed objective assessments; provided treatment plans that include manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, active exercise programs and education
- Communicated with doctors, insurance companies, Worker’s Compensation Board; worked effectively in a multi-disciplinary team (kinesiologists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, chiropractors)
- Provided case management within the Tiered services of Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (Tier 1, 2 and 3a)
Education
Masters of Science - Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University
10-2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary’s University
05-2008
Diploma of Forensic Science -
Saint Mary’s University
05-2008
High School - Completed Fourth Year of French Immersion
Moncton High School
06-2001
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Chronic pain management
- Sports injury treatment
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal expertise
- Postural correction
- Joint mobilization
- Exercise prescription
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic assessment
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Kinesiology taping
Volunteer Experience
- Organizer, Terry Fox Run, Moncton, NB, 2002-2003
- Member, Biology Society, SMU, 2004-2008; President 2006-2007
- Volunteer, Entomology-related project, M.Sc Student (SMU), 2005-2006
- Volunteer, Meal Assistance Program, Veterans Memorial Building, 2006-2008
- Clinic Volunteer, Halifax Sexual Health Clinic, 2007-2008
Certification
- AFCI Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture
- Mulligan Concept - Mobilizations with Movement - Lower Quadrant
- Concussion Management Certificate
- APTEI Shoulder Complex (Part 1)
- APTEI Wrist, Elbow and Hand Complex (Part 1)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CBI Health
07.2016 - Current
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
pt Health
01.2012 - 06.2016
- AFCI Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture
- Mulligan Concept - Mobilizations with Movement - Lower Quadrant
- Concussion Management Certificate
- APTEI Shoulder Complex (Part 1)
- APTEI Wrist, Elbow and Hand Complex (Part 1)
Masters of Science - Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary’s University
Diploma of Forensic Science -
Saint Mary’s University
High School - Completed Fourth Year of French Immersion
Moncton High School
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