Caitlin Covich
Glenfield,AUK
Summary
Experienced and dedicated physiotherapist with over 11 years of clinical practice in both New Zealand and the UK. Skilled in private hospital care with a strong passion for working in multidisciplinary hospital settings. Also brings broad experience in community rehabilitation and ACC provider services. Recently stepped into a Clinical Advisor role to complement ongoing clinical work, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to professional development. Known for excellent time management, clinical efficiency, and a supportive approach to supervising colleagues and students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physiotherapist & Clinical Advisor
TBI Health
04.2023 - Current
Hospital and Community Physiotherapist
- Provider of ACC contracts Ti Te Ata Tu and Ti Te Ata Po programmes, Home & Community Support Services, Community Concussion Services and Allied Health Services.
- Assess and treat post-operative general surgical and orthopaedic patients within a private hospital setting.
- Support the development and delivery of TBI Health's Inpatient Hospital Service aligned with best practice standards.
- Contribute to service expansion, including development and review of assessment tools, treatment protocols, and patient/staff resources.
- Deliver relevant staff training and provide supervision and support to physiotherapy colleagues and students.
- Ensures clinical excellence for service delivery of hospital based physiotherapy including education, development of resources, processes and general support.
- Work collaboratively with other clinical advisors to develop processes and guidelines to enhance clinician autonomy and ensure clinical excellence.
Contractor Physiotherapist
Allevia Health
09.2022 - Current
Provides post operative physiotherapy services for orthopaedic and cardiothoracic patients on a casual, weekend basis.
Physiotherapist
APM Workcare
11.2019 - 04.2023
Community rehabilitation physiotherapist
- Provider of a range of community based ACC contracts including pain management services, concussion physiotherapy, Training for independence programmes and stay at work services
- Provides out of region cover and supported establishment of new service set up (Rest homes, Waikato)
Locum Physiotherapist
NHS
10.2017 - 10.2019
Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist
- East London Treatment Centre (Orthopaedics)
- Walton and Woking Community Hospital (Inpatient rehabilitation)
- Ealing Hospital (Inpatient general medical, acute frailty and medical assessment unit)
- Lewisham Hospital (Care of the elderly and orthopaedics)
Rotational Physiotherapist
Counties Manukau DHB
08.2016 - 09.2017
Junior rotational physiotherapist
- Acute orthopaedics and A&E/MAU
- Acute general medicine
- Inpatient rehabilitation
Physiotherapist
Southern Physiotherapy Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2016
Private musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in the community
- Provider of APM and ACC functional reactivation programmes
- Care home physiotherapy (10 hours per week)
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Rehabilitation
AUT University
Auckland, AUK12.2020
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Physiotherapy
AUT University
Auckland, AUK12.2014
Skills
- Supervision and mentoring of physiotherapy colleagues and undergraduate students, with a focus on upskilling and professional development
- Strong time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and balancing competing priorities
- Comprehensive clinical experience across a wide range of physiotherapy settings and patient populations
- Efficient caseload management, with proven ability to prioritise, work independently, and make autonomous clinical decisions
Timeline
Senior Physiotherapist & Clinical Advisor
TBI Health
04.2023 - Current
Contractor Physiotherapist
Allevia Health
09.2022 - Current
Physiotherapist
APM Workcare
11.2019 - 04.2023
Locum Physiotherapist
NHS
10.2017 - 10.2019
Rotational Physiotherapist
Counties Manukau DHB
08.2016 - 09.2017
Physiotherapist
Southern Physiotherapy Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2016
Post Graduate Certificate - Rehabilitation
AUT University
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Physiotherapy
AUT University