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REFERENCE
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Khushnuma Bi

Lautoka,FIJI

Summary

Dedicated physiotherapist with six years of experience in providing high-quality care across neurological, cardiopulmonary, and musculoskeletal areas. Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of patient conditions with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. Demonstrated leadership through supervisory roles and successfully establishing a physiotherapy unit in a rural hospital. Committed to professional development and improving community health outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
Labasa, Fiji Islands
06.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Labasa Hospital

Hospital-Based Setting

Inpatient Physiotherapy.

Pediatrics.

Medical (Neurology and Cardiorespiratory).

Surgical.

Orthopedics.

Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Intensive care (ICU, CCU, and Burns)

Outpatient Setting:

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation (Musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory)

Special clinic awareness (NCD, diabetic awareness, community outreach: HITH, medical outreach).

Pediatrics: (Talipes, cerebral palsy)

Antenatal Classes.

  • Provided physiotherapy services in the outpatient clinics and wards, while providing clinical supervision and guidance to a team of junior physiotherapists, ensuring adherence to best practices, regulatory standards, and hospital policies.
  • Supervised maintenance of accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatment interventions, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment programs using evidence-based practice and specialized techniques, such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
  • Conducted physiotherapy awareness and educational programs in communities with a multi-disciplinary team (HITH – home in the hospital, medical outreach).
  • Participation with the Interplast Team, Australia.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to team members to support professional growth and development.
  • Coordinate staffing schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage and efficient workflow within the physiotherapy department. (Weekday and on-call roster)
  • Acquired consumables and materials needed for the unit, and compiled and submitted weekly clinical and monthly statistical updates to the senior physiotherapist.
  • Contribute to the staff development to facilitate a learning environment, and participate in the corporate activities of the ministry.
  • Orientation of new staff, organization of in-service education sessions, and participation in staff meetings

Junior Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
Tailevu Subdivision, Fiji Islands
11.2018 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Korovou Hospital

Inpatient:

· Pediatrics

· Medical (Neurology and Cardiorespiratory)

· Surgical / Orthopedics

· Obstetrics & Gynecology (Postnatal Cases)

Outpatient Setting:

· Musculoskeletal cases ( Acute/Chronic Sports Injuries)

· Paediatrics (Talipes, Cerebral Palsy)

· Special Clinics (NCD Awareness, Diabetic Hub Counselling, Asthma Clinic)

· Womens Health ( Antenatal/Postnatal Counselling & Exercise Prescription)

· Maternal Child Health Clinics (MCH)

Community Outreach:

· School Visits (NCD Screening / Awareness)

· Medical Outreaches ( NCD Screening & Counselling, Medical Case Referrals)

· Home Visits/Domiciliary

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions in patients of diverse backgrounds to determine treatment goals and plans
  • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatment interventions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards and clinic protocols
  • Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure progress towards established goals and objectives
  • Educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, self-management techniques and home exercise programs to support long-term health and wellness
  • Attend multi-disciplinary team ward rounds and provide physiotherapy inpatient/outpatient services.
  • Facilitate Special Outpatient Clinics (Antenatal Clinic, NCD: Special Outpatient (SOPD), Wellness Clinic, Maternal Child Health (MCH) Clinic).
  • Engage in Community-Based Rehabilitation (Community Outreaches and School Visits): Conduct physiotherapy awareness and educational programs in the community.
  • Develop and coordinate the physiotherapy unit business plan, and acquire the consumables and materials needed for the unit.
  • Provide accurate, efficient, and timely data for the physiotherapy department report to the Sub Divisional Medical Officer.
  • Participate and contribute to the ongoing professional development activities, including continuing medical education (CME), workshops, and conferences, to stay informed of current research and advancements in physiotherapy practice.
  • Actively participate in the corporate activities of the ministry (Wednesday wellness for staff).
  • Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulations of the unit, hospital, and ministry.

Volunteer Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
Lautoka, Fiji
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Lautoka Hospital
  • Full assessment on clients and appropriate intervention delivered with department protocols, safety procedures and guidelines under supervision of registered physiotherapists
  • Patient assessment and intervention data entered in register after each intervention
  • Design follow up care plan and prescribing home exercise programs
  • Conducting NCDs awareness talk, antenatal, diabetic hub talk with supervision
  • Participated in inpatient and outpatient rotations, gaining exposure to diverse range of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Actively participate in the corporate activities of the ministry
  • Adhere to relevant policies, procedures & regulations of the unit, hospital and ministry
  • Lautoka Hospital

Education

Bachelor - Physiotherapy

Fiji National University
12.2017

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective Problem-Solving Expertise
  • Leadership and collaborative management skills
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Advanced Communication in English and Hindi

Affiliations

  • Fiji Physiotherapy Association, Staff membership, 2018 - Present
  • Australia Physiotherapy Council, Interim certificate member, 03/15/23 - 03/15/25
  • Full registration Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
  • Annual Practising Certificate (Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand)

REFERENCE

  • Tailasa Luse Bogivitu

Assistant lecturer at Fiji National University

Suva.

Ph: +6792742061

Email: luse.tailasa@gmail.com

  • Asish Hari Chandra

Acting Medical Officer, Labasa hospital 

Email: c.asish.ac@gmail.com

Phone: +6798435123

  • Swastika Chandra

Dietitian,MOHMS, Korovou Hospital

Phone: +679 9381812

Email: swastikachand85@gmail.com

Timeline

Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
06.2023 - Current

Junior Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
11.2018 - 06.2023

Volunteer Physiotherapist

MINISTRY OF HEALTH FIJI
02.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor - Physiotherapy

Fiji National University
Khushnuma Bi