Amy Ngan
Burwood
Summary
Dedicated Physiotherapy graduate from the University of Sydney with a strong academic record and over 850 hours of clinical experience across musculoskeletal, orthopedic, sub-acute, and pulmonary rehabilitation settings. A certified Physiotherapy Assistant from Hong Kong, committed to patient-centered care and holistic approaches. A detail-oriented person who focused on achieving superior client outcomes through evidence-based practice and strong therapeutic rapport.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
Self - Employed
01.2019 - 12.2025
- Tutored students aged 6 to 40
- Conducted assessments of student competencies
- Designed individualized learning plans with tailored resources to address areas of difficulty.
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, including the Socratic method to guide students developing own insights
- Communicated progress effectively with parents, providing clear, tailored recommendations based on consistent performance evaluation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Placement
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted initial assessments for patients with respiratory diseases
- Led 5 daily exercise classes for pulmonary and cardiac patients
- Performed manual techniques for secretion clearance and educated patients on active breathing cycle for independent airway management.
- Applied a versatile treatment approach, delivering care through tele-rehabilitation, water-based exercise, and outpatient respiratory rehabilitation.
- Delivered a case study presentation on Bronchiectasis to the physiotherapy team
Private Musculoskeletal Placement
Kyogle Physiotherapy
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive subjective and objective assessments, utilizing clinical reasoning to form accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Delivered a range of manual therapy techniques and designed tailored, progressive exercise programs for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Developed patient-centered treatment plans focused on education, self-management, and fostering long-term client autonomy.
- Built strong therapeutic rapport with a diverse caseload to enhance engagement, adherence, and treatment outcomes.
- Created and led a bi-weekly exercise class for veterans, improving group mobility and demonstrating initiative in program development.
Sub-acute Rehabilitation Placement
Fairfield Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Conducted gait analysis and functional assessments for a geriatric caseload with conditions including orthopedic, neurological, falls and general deconditioning presentations.
- Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation plans focused on functional goals to optimize independence and reduce fall risk.
- Facilitated family conferences on behalf of the physiotherapy team
- Involved in multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe and effective transitions
Physiotherapy Assistant
Fairlea Age Care
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Implemented prescribed treatment plans, including the delivery of therapeutic massage and guided exercise therapy.
- Designed and led group exercise classes for elderly residents.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to align care strategies based on resident's condition
Orthopedic and Trauma Placement
Westmead Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted initial post-operative assessments, integrating detailed patient history with functional evaluations to establish tailored rehabilitation baselines.
- Independently prescribed and progressed appropriate walking aids and therapeutic exercise programs.
- Actively collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Applied casts and splints on students
- Presented a comprehensive case study on Spondylolisthesis to the physiotherapy team.
KFC Worker
KFC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed high-volume customer interactions at the front counter, ensuring accurate order processing
- Addressed customer enquiries efficiently
- Assisted in food packaging and preparation support
Mathematics Tutor
Tsangs Tuition School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Participated in regular team meetings to analyze recurring student challenges and develop targeted improvement strategies.
- Assisted in designing and refining study materials and test papers.
- Guided students through complex Mathematics questions by breaking down steps and fostering independent reasoning.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science ( Physiotherapy )
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW05-2026
Level 1 Sports Trainer
Sports Medicine Australia
Sydney, NSW10-2025
St Francis Canossian College
Hong Kong 07-2019
Skills
- Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilisation and Soft Tissue Release)
- Clinical Taping
- Therapeutic Exercise Prescription
- Patient Education
- Communication and Rapport Building
- Detail-Oriented
Certification
- PTAS19002 Physiotherapy Assistant Training
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Volunteer Experience
- Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHS) "IRUN" Program Hong Kong Jockey Club Special Marathon 2023
- Physiotherapy Support Team Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2022
Projects
Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Parkinson's Disease Care for Geriatric Patients
Westmead Hospital Geriatric Medicine – Rapid Access to Care and Evaluation (RACE) Program
(March - May 2025)
Hobbies
- Gym
- Dance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Placement
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
Private Musculoskeletal Placement
Kyogle Physiotherapy
05.2025 - 06.2025
Sub-acute Rehabilitation Placement
Fairfield Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Orthopedic and Trauma Placement
Westmead Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024
Physiotherapy Assistant
Fairlea Age Care
05.2023 - 11.2024
Private Tutor
Self - Employed
01.2019 - 12.2025
KFC Worker
KFC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Mathematics Tutor
Tsangs Tuition School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science ( Physiotherapy )
University of Sydney
Level 1 Sports Trainer
Sports Medicine Australia
St Francis Canossian College