meet the team
Rebecca Thompson (Principal Occupational Therapist)
Experience in Occupational Therapy: 16 years experience
- Spinal Rehabilitation (3 years)
- Mental Health (3 years)
- Home Environment Assessment and Home Based Rehabilitation (10 years) including spinal, stroke, aged care, multiple sclerosis
Rebecca has a keen interest and clinical experience in spinal injuries, aged care and complex general medical diagnoses. Rebecca is committed to the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy services and always displays a very high attention to detail. Rebecca's previous clinical experience has exposed her to a wide range of diagnoses, and associated options for Occupational Therapy intervention and management.
KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH
- Commitment to providing quality OT services to the community
- Wide ranging background in health from both a clinical and managerial perspective
- Excellent communication skills, including interviewing and negotiation
- Strong analytical problem solving and reporting skills
- Constantly critically reviewing performance and adopting new methods of practice as required
- Dedicated team player
Jane Pearson (Occupational Therapist)
Experience in Occupational Therapy: 25 years experience
- Acute Hospital (12 years)
- Spinal Rehabilitation (4 years)
- Palliative Care (8 years)
- Project Officer / Allied Health Coordinator (1 year)
Jane is an experienced Occupational Therapist with considerable health service delivery and management experience. Jane possesses highly developed clinical skills in acute, rehabilitation and community areas. Jane's experience as a Project Officer and Allied Health Coordinator also assist her in the management of the details associated with more complex cases.
KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH
- Strong commitment to improving health services for consumers.
- Wide ranging background in health from both a clinical and managerial perspective
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Experienced project coordinator
- Will critically evaluate and drive change
- Strong analytical problem solving and reporting skills
- Dedicated team player
- Diplomatic, inclusive style
