Carlien Hudson
Occupational Therapist
Graaff Reinet
Summary
Caring Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained Occupational Therapist with twenty of experience in the Medico-Legal field as well as building personal confidence among clients suffering from varying disorders and social impairments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Owner and Occupational Therapist
Carlien Hudson Occupational Therapist
8 2018 - Current
- Negotiate contracts with Attorneys to act as their expert.
- Assess claimants for Medico-Legal Assessments, Medical Negligence Cases and Functional Capacity Evaluations.
- Generate reports on my findings during assessments, making recommendations regarding the need for therapy, assistive devices, assistance, loss in life amenity enjoyment and workability.
- Do work and/or home visits where needed.
- Attend pre-trials with council.
- Testify in court.
- Draft minutes with opposing Occupational Therapist where needed.
- Act as Case Manager where required.
- Ensure invoices and monthly updated statements are sent out and paid.
Occupational Therapist
Reintergrate Occupational Therapists
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Medico-Legal assessments and report writing
- Legal Representation
- Drafting minutes with opposing Occupational Therapist.
- Training and mentoring new therapists.
Occupational Therapist
Anneke Greeff Occupational Therapists
07.2005 - 02.2015
- Assessing medico legal cases, Functional capacity evaluations and Medical negligence cases
- Legal Representation/Expert Witness in Court.
- Doing work and / or home visits where needed.
Senior II Locum Occupational Therapist
National Health Services in the UK
02.2005 - 05.2005
- The assessment and management of patients with Occupational Therapy requirements in the medical- and care for the elderly wards
- Discharge planning of patients and the provision of aids and/or house Adaptations.
Community service Occupational Therapist
Department of Health, North-West province
01.2004 - 12.2004
- The assessment and management of patients with Occupational Therapy requirements in the hospital and different clinics in the community.
- Worked with the bare minimum material and assistive devices to our disposal. Made seating chairs for cerebral palsy children.
Intelligence Officer
South African National Defense Force
01.1996 - 12.1999
- I did my basic training at the South African National Defense Women's College in George.
- I studied Military History at Saldanha, which is a satellite campus of the University of Stellenbosch. I did not complete these studies.
- I worked as an Intelligence officer at 2 South African Infantry in Zeerust.
- I worked as an Intelligence Officer at the Intelligence Regiment in Potchefstroom.
Education
Baccalaureus in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria12.2003
Master of Early Childhood Intervention - Occupational Therapy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria12.2005
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Observable
- Evaluation and clinical reasoning
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA - 4272): 2000-current
- Health Professional Council of South Africa (OT 0059307): 2000-current
- INSTOPP: 2023-current
- BHF (Practice number: 0630721): 2016-current
Coursescompleted
- ErgoScience certified, 2016-01-01
- Several Continued Professional Development courses as required by HPCSA on a yearly basis. Latest certificates can be provided when needed.
References
- Bridget Kekana, 012 342 5178, Reintergrate Occupational Therapists
- Anneke Greeff, 012 342 2647, Anneke Greeff Occupational Therapists
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Reintergrate Occupational Therapists
03.2015 - 08.2018
Occupational Therapist
Anneke Greeff Occupational Therapists
07.2005 - 02.2015
Senior II Locum Occupational Therapist
National Health Services in the UK
02.2005 - 05.2005
Community service Occupational Therapist
Department of Health, North-West province
01.2004 - 12.2004
Intelligence Officer
South African National Defense Force
01.1996 - 12.1999
Owner and Occupational Therapist
Carlien Hudson Occupational Therapist
8 2018 - Current
Baccalaureus in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Pretoria
Master of Early Childhood Intervention - Occupational Therapy
University of Pretoria
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