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Karen Morgan

Otaki,WGN

Summary

Clinical professional with 27 years expertise in patient care management, clinical assessments, and healthcare consulting over multiple ACC contracts. Strong collaborator, known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic environments, consistently driving team success and patient outcomes. Proficient in treatment planning, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary communication, bringing results-focused approach to every task. Known for analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous improvement in patient care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist – Contractor

TBI Health
08.2021 - Current

This role involves working independently and within a multidisciplinary team to support the listed ACC services. Each contract requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal. My role involves working collaboratively with ACC clients, their whanau, medical practitioners, specialists, case managers and employers to achieve a successful outcome.


Efficient time management is essential to manage a full time caseload, to ensure key performance indicators are met in a timely manner.


  • VRS VOCATIONAL CONTRACTS
  • CONCUSSION SERVICE PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND KEY WORKER
  • TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENCE SERVICE
  • COMMUNITY BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY CONTRACTS

Senior Physiotherapist – Contractor

APM Workcare
01.2020 - Current

I am working with TBI health and APM Workcare concurrently. This involves learning different companies processes and client management software. Exposure to different company management and clinical strategy has been beneficial for professional development


  • VRS VOCATIONAL CONTRACTS
  • TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENCE CONTRACTS
  • CONCUSSION SERVICE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Physiotherapist/ Owner

Coastal Physiotherapy (2002) Ltd
01.2002 - Current

Private Practice 2002 - 2018 supporting ACC and non-ACC clients with musculoskeletal injury.


Providing clients with education, self management strategies, appropriate onward referrals and Physiotherapy treatment.


Managing business finances including invoicing, budgeting, PAYE and GST calculations.


Building and maintaining excellent therapeutic relationships with clinic staff, community GPs and specialists.


2018 - current. Coastal Physiotherapy (2002) Ltd operates to support contractor employment.

Physiotherapist

APM Workcare
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • LINTON NZDF CAMP – REHABILITATION COMMUNITY BASED - VRS, PMS AND CRS CONTRACTS.


Developed hydrotherapy rehabilitation for the NZDF soldiers, supported Pain management service, Physiotherapy treatments, teaching/ support for Physiotherapy 4th Year students.

Senior Physiotherapist

Cape Physiotherapy
01.2008 - 01.2009

Physiotherapist

Action Physiotherapy, Silverstream and Lower Hutt
01.1998 - 01.2000

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

Otago University
12-1998

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Conscientious and detail focused
  • Negotiation with multiple parties to achieve collaborative agreement supporting contract outcomes
  • Focused on consistent, quality client care and contract outcomes
  • Adaptive to changing environments

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist – Contractor

TBI Health
08.2021 - Current

Senior Physiotherapist – Contractor

APM Workcare
01.2020 - Current

Physiotherapist

APM Workcare
11.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Physiotherapist

Cape Physiotherapy
01.2008 - 01.2009

Physiotherapist/ Owner

Coastal Physiotherapy (2002) Ltd
01.2002 - Current

Physiotherapist

Action Physiotherapy, Silverstream and Lower Hutt
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

Otago University
Karen Morgan