Lize Cornelia Slabbert
Neenah
Summary
I am an Occupational Therapist with 30 years' experience. I was educated in South Africa and consider myself fortunate to have lived and worked in the United States, South Africa, and the United Kingdom in positions ranging from geriatric care and rehabilitation to work hardening and hand therapy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
PT Solutions (Previously Ascension)
10.2015 - Current
- I started in a PRN position at Mercy Hospital working in the In-patient rehabilitation department. Then I transitioned to the Out-patient rehabilitation department of St Elizabeth Hospital at the Milky Way location.
Occupational Therapist
St John Out-patient rehabilitation
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Evaluation and treatment of a wide range of age groups and diagnoses, including CVA, TBI, Parkinson’s, Hand injuries and cancer.
Occupational Therapist
Private Practice
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Work site assessments and hand therapy services through own practice
- Functional Capacity Evaluations and work site visits for DI Management Solutions
- Locum Occupational Therapist in Hand Therapy Practice of Madelene Delgado.
Occupational Therapist
Libertas Work Assessment and Rehabilitation Center and then Workability
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Work hardening, worksite assessments, Functional Capacity Evaluations mainly for Insurance Companies but also for employers.
- Presenting workshops mostly on back care and repetitive strain injuries to companies.
Occupational Therapist
Royal Sussex County Hospital
10.1999 - 11.2001
- Provision of Occupational Therapy services to the Acute Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Renal wards. In addition, also worked in the Hand Therapy and Rheumatology Departments.
Occupational Therapist / Claims Assessor
Old Mutual Insurance Company
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Assessment of a wide range of physical and psychiatric conditions to determine qualification for disability benefits.
- Provide a consultative service to employers to assist with the management of illness or injury in the workplace.
- Provide training to companies on the legislative requirements regarding the management of illness and injuries in the workplace.
Occupational Therapist
Maxwell Healthcare
07.1996 - 07.1997
- OT services to in-house residents, outpatients and home health clients.
Education
B. Occupational Therapy -
University of Stellenbosch
12.1995
High School -
Knysna High School
12.1991
Skills
- LSVT Big
- Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Home modifications
- Ergonomic assessments
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
PT Solutions (Previously Ascension)
10.2015 - Current
Occupational Therapist
St John Out-patient rehabilitation
03.2012 - 11.2014
Occupational Therapist
Private Practice
04.2006 - 12.2008
Occupational Therapist
Libertas Work Assessment and Rehabilitation Center and then Workability
01.2002 - 03.2006
Occupational Therapist
Royal Sussex County Hospital
10.1999 - 11.2001
Occupational Therapist / Claims Assessor
Old Mutual Insurance Company
09.1997 - 06.1999
Occupational Therapist
Maxwell Healthcare
07.1996 - 07.1997
B. Occupational Therapy -
University of Stellenbosch
High School -
Knysna High School
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