Elysia Patsakos
Allied Health Assistant at Dorset Rehabilitation Centre- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Dorset Rehabilitation Centre
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1 - 100 Employee
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Allied Health Assistant
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May 2021 - Present
• Providing inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from joint replacements, chronic pain, cardiac conditions, deconditioning, stroke, & spinal surgery • Running and assisting in group and individual exercise, occupational therapy, & hydrotherapy classes • Working at Dorset has enabled me to improve my confidence in patient interactions and rapport building to achieve better patient outcomes. • Providing inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from joint replacements, chronic pain, cardiac conditions, deconditioning, stroke, & spinal surgery • Running and assisting in group and individual exercise, occupational therapy, & hydrotherapy classes • Working at Dorset has enabled me to improve my confidence in patient interactions and rapport building to achieve better patient outcomes.
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Northeast Health Wangaratta
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Work transition physiotherapy placement
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Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
• ICU and general medicine wards • Consolidated skills in patient prioritisation and time management of an independent workload • Consulted with the ANUM, nursing staff, allied health, and medical team to collaboratively manage and problem-solve patient care. • ICU and general medicine wards • Consolidated skills in patient prioritisation and time management of an independent workload • Consulted with the ANUM, nursing staff, allied health, and medical team to collaboratively manage and problem-solve patient care.
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Coburg Physiotherapy Centre
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Australia
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Selective (Private Practice) physiotherapy placement
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Sep 2022 - Sep 2022
• Provided treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic lower back pain, post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, meniscal tears etc. • Conducted patient-centred interviews and examinations • Improved manual handling skills and techniques • Developed rapport building skills particularly with Greek speaking clients • Provided treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic lower back pain, post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation, meniscal tears etc. • Conducted patient-centred interviews and examinations • Improved manual handling skills and techniques • Developed rapport building skills particularly with Greek speaking clients
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Sports Trainer
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Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
• Worked with semi-professional and amateur level athletes at Heidelberg United FC and West Brunswick FC respectively • Provided exercise, rehabilitation programs & advice and education on injury prevention and management • Provided first aid and assessed on-field injuries in an efficient and safe manner • Determined fitness to play • Provided soft tissue massage, taping and manual therapy at trainings and games • Worked with semi-professional and amateur level athletes at Heidelberg United FC and West Brunswick FC respectively • Provided exercise, rehabilitation programs & advice and education on injury prevention and management • Provided first aid and assessed on-field injuries in an efficient and safe manner • Determined fitness to play • Provided soft tissue massage, taping and manual therapy at trainings and games
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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Cardiorespiratory placement
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
• Outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation in person and via telehealth • Ran hydrotherapy sessions for cardiac and musculoskeletal conditions • Provided treatment and education to NESB patients utilising interpretation services. • Coordinated care between multiple disciplines and external services • Engaged in patient centred education and treatment to encourage health related behaviour change • Outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation in person and via telehealth • Ran hydrotherapy sessions for cardiac and musculoskeletal conditions • Provided treatment and education to NESB patients utilising interpretation services. • Coordinated care between multiple disciplines and external services • Engaged in patient centred education and treatment to encourage health related behaviour change
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NeuroRehab Allied Health Network / NeuroJunior Allied Health
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global physiotherapy placement
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
• Worked with people who had a variety of neurological conditions such as stroke, MS, MND & SCI in the outpatient and community setting • Created session plans and provided therapy for patients • Improved teamwork and handling alongside peers during treatment sessions requiring two physiotherapists • Worked with people who had a variety of neurological conditions such as stroke, MS, MND & SCI in the outpatient and community setting • Created session plans and provided therapy for patients • Improved teamwork and handling alongside peers during treatment sessions requiring two physiotherapists
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The Physio Doctor
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Australia
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Global physiotherapy placement
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
• Gained experience in the private practice setting • Engaged and assisted in delivery of clinical pilates classes • Gained experience in the private practice setting • Engaged and assisted in delivery of clinical pilates classes
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Hartwell Physiotherapy
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global physiotherapy placement
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
• Gained experience in the private practice setting • Engaged and assisted in delivery of clinical pilates classes • Gained experience in the private practice setting • Engaged and assisted in delivery of clinical pilates classes
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Sunshine Global Hospital
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India
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Geriatric physiotherapy placement
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
• Acute gerontology ward • Conducted mobility assessments and was involved complex discharge planning • Developed communication and management strategies for people with delirium and dementia • Acute gerontology ward • Conducted mobility assessments and was involved complex discharge planning • Developed communication and management strategies for people with delirium and dementia
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Heidelberg United Football Club
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Trainer
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
• Worked with semi-professional and amateur level athletes at Heidelberg United FC and West Brunswick FC respectively • Provided exercise, rehabilitation programs & advice and education on injury prevention and management • Provided first aid and assessed on-field injuries in an efficient and safe manner • Determined fitness to play • Provided soft tissue massage, taping and manual therapy at trainings and games • Worked with semi-professional and amateur level athletes at Heidelberg United FC and West Brunswick FC respectively • Provided exercise, rehabilitation programs & advice and education on injury prevention and management • Provided first aid and assessed on-field injuries in an efficient and safe manner • Determined fitness to play • Provided soft tissue massage, taping and manual therapy at trainings and games
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The Royal Children's Hospital
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Paediatric physiotherapy placement
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
• Inpatient ICU post orthopaedic and cardiac surgery, cystic fibrosis management • Developed rapport building skills with the paediatric population • Developed a creative and inventive repertoire of treatment to provide a more enriching and engaging experience for patients • Inpatient ICU post orthopaedic and cardiac surgery, cystic fibrosis management • Developed rapport building skills with the paediatric population • Developed a creative and inventive repertoire of treatment to provide a more enriching and engaging experience for patients
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Austin Health
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Musculoskeletal placement
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
• Acute inpatient setting on orthopaedic ward• Outpatient physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions such as ACL ruptures, shoulder dislocations, wrist fractures etc. • Attained experience with acute post-surgical population with varying weight bearing restrictions • Utilised my Greek language skills to improve patient engagement and rapport
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Neurological Placement (Royal Talbot)
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
• Sub-acute inpatient rehabilitation neurological conditions such as strokes, ABI, polyneuropathy & ICU acquired weakness • Developed and implemented hydrotherapy programs for neurological patients. • Applied knowledge and research to long-term treatment & discharge plans • Engaged in family and MDT meetings to problem solve and enable discharge planning
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Education
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2019 - 2022
University of Melbourne
Doctor of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy -
2014 - 2018
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - BS, H1
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