Lindelani Mandiwana
Nelspruit
Summary
Professional physiotherapist with extensive experience in both occupational and hospital physiotherapy role. Focused on musculoskeletal injury management and work-related injury prevention. Skilled in managing caseloads independently and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Employs clinical reasoning and research-driven methods to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Miami
12.2025 - Current
- Assessing, treating, and rehabilitating crew members with musculoskeletal injuries under the supervision of the ship's doctor.
- Provide one on one or small group training to new crew in critical departments.
- Adapting work for crew members going through musculoskeletal rehabilitation and planning for return to duty.
- Conducting ergonomic training for high-risk departments (culinary operations, restaurants, housekeeping, entertainment, hotel maintenance, administration personnel, deck and engine departments) and coordinating and overseeing pre-shift stretching sessions.
- Maintaining accurate health records in electronic systems.
- Understanding the Safety and Quality Management System (SQM) and carry out the policies and procedures for the role.
- Participating in safety drills and being available to assist during medical emergencies.
MANAGER AND SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lindelani Mandiwana Physiotherapy Inc
Nelspruit
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Assessing and treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal conditions in Acute hospital and outpatient department.
- Medical report writing for work, medical aids and insurance as per request.
- Clinic management and administration.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Phumlani Soko Physiotherapy inc.
Nelspruit
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Assessing and treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal conditions in Acute hospital and outpatient department.
- Medical report writing for work, medical aids and insurance as per request.
- Supervising junior colleagues.
JUNIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
H Nel, M Steyn and L Kruger Physiotherapy Inc
Nelspruit
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Assessing and treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal conditions in the Acute and stepdown hospital facility, home visit as well as outpatient department.
- Medical report writing for work, medical aids and insurance as per request.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lydenburg Hospital
Lydenburg
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Mandatory post graduate program.
- Assessing and treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal conditions in the hospital, local outreach clinics and during home visits.
- Organizing wellness day and health talks for health promotion events.
Volunteer treasury officer
South African Society of Physiotherapy (Mpumalanga Province branch)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Planning and managing the annual provincial budget.
Volunteer provincial representative
South African Society of Physiotherapy (Mpumalanga Province branch)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Communicating and organizing promotional events for the physiotherapy profession.
Volunteer physiotherapist
01.2016
- Rendering physiotherapy services to comrades' runners at the end of the race.
Education
Bsc - Physiotherapy
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria04-2026
High School/Matric -
Mbwili Secondary School
Sibasa04-2026
Skills
- Musculoskeletal injuries management
- Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Sports injury management
- Clinical Reasoning
- Manual Therapy techniques
- Exercise prescription and functional rehabilitation
- Work related injuries programs
- Individual and Group exercises programs
- Chronic and acute musculoskeletal injury management
- Return-to- work rehabilitation
- Postural and movement analysis and correction
Languages
English
Tshivenda
Sepedi
Xitsonga
Isizulu
Siswati
Interests
- Hiking
- Running
Professional Body
HPCSA, PT0130010, South Africa
Timeline
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
12.2025 - Current
MANAGER AND SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lindelani Mandiwana Physiotherapy Inc
08.2024 - 11.2025
Volunteer provincial representative
South African Society of Physiotherapy (Mpumalanga Province branch)
01.2024 - 01.2025
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Phumlani Soko Physiotherapy inc.
08.2020 - 07.2024
Volunteer treasury officer
South African Society of Physiotherapy (Mpumalanga Province branch)
01.2020 - 01.2023
JUNIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
H Nel, M Steyn and L Kruger Physiotherapy Inc
03.2018 - 07.2020
COMMUNITY SERVICE PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lydenburg Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Volunteer physiotherapist
01.2016
High School/Matric -
Mbwili Secondary School
Bsc - Physiotherapy
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University