Richard Barr

Background

About Richard Barr

Focused physiotherapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skilful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Previous experience working in sports clubs, rugby and football as a graduate sports rehabilitator (GSR). Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude to achieve a high duty of care. Seeking a role in physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient settings. Recent experience. Placement, 01/2020 - 12/2022 (University of Essex) • Medical/Medicine: Rotation of acute medical wards and gastroenterology. • Stroke: Rotation of acute and hyperacute wards. • Mental health: Independently completed assessments and utilised appropriate outcome measures for patients with a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's, MS, Stroke, Falls, Acute exacerbations of COPD, Dementia, and Delirium. • MSK outpatients: clinical reasoning, treatment, and assessment; full neurological assessments for complex patients and further developing the learning of musculoskeletal conditions. • Pediatrics: Pediatric illnesses and conditions; multi-communication skills through clinical reasoning to patient and parent. • ITU/CCU: Rotation of critical care and cardiac care; intubated care, respiratory conditions, personal care, tracheostomies, using a range of mobilisation and transfer tools.