Omar Florian Arcilla
Lucan,Ireland
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional with expertise in clinical assessment, patient management, and cardiopulmonary therapy. Specialises in wheelchair assessment and evidence-based practices, driving optimal patient outcomes through meticulous record-keeping and compliance. Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance goal-setting strategies, aiming to improve patient care and support organisational objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Physiotherapist
Fit For Life
Dublin, Ireland
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Conduct comprehensive mobility assessments across nursing homes and residential rehab settings.
- Develop and deliver individualised manual handling and falls prevention plans.
- Provide physiotherapy input from referrals, improving function and patient safety.
- Perform in-home assessments covering mobility transfers and environmental safety.
- Deliver patient-specific advice and tailored home exercise programmes for independence.
- Lead goal-oriented rehab programs for diverse orthopaedic and complex medical cases.
- Assess and manage conditions including neck of femur fractures.
- Coordinate MDT review to support rehab journey and discharge planning.
- Arrange safe transitional care in community or refer back to hospital.
- Supervise work experience students and coach confidence within rehab environments.
- Maintain accurate handover documentation and complete clinical records daily.
- Update practice using evidence-based approaches, focusing on orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Conduct audits to evaluate outcome measures and improve rehab service efficiency.
Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust
Brighton
2024.06 - 2024.12
- Rotated monthly across wards and areas around Sussex.
- Assessed older adults for mobility, balance, strength, and respiratory function.
- Created individualised rehabilitation plans and supported early mobilisation to prevent complications.
- Planned discharge by collaborating with MDT members on safe mobility transitions.
- Advised patients and carers on mobility aids and continuity of care.
- Reviewed outpatient referrals for gradual-onset and work-related MSK conditions.
- Collected subjective histories and cleared red flags before objective assessment.
- Developed evidence-based intervention plans, including exercise and workplace modifications.
- Referred complex cases to senior staff or MSK partnership for review.
- Delivered osteoarthritis and open-gym class programmes with patient safety monitoring.
- Audited and analysed class attendance and uptake each month against targets.
- Examined poor outcomes and programme changes to prevent service slippage.
Therapy Assistant / Rehabilitation Assistant (Bank & Permanent Roles)
Multiple NHS Trusts & Healthcare Providers
2020.10 - 2023.12
- Supported physiotherapists and occupational therapists delivering rehab for neurological orthopaedic frailty.
- Completed therapeutic assessments, mobility practice, exercise programmes, and activities of daily living.
- Arranged discharge planning, home assessments, equipment recommendations, and multidisciplinary communication.
Agency Healthcare Assistant
The Nightingale placement agency
Dublin
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Assisted registered nurses with direct and indirect patient care duties as requested.
Supported patients with essential care using personalised approaches aligned with cultural beliefs.
Conducted measurements and observations for nurse assessments, including BMI and vital signs.
Provided emotional support to patients feeling anxious, upset, frightened, or worried.
Maintained stock, collected notes for pre-assessment clinics, and completed required administration.
Education
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Lincoln
LincolnMaster of Science - Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
University of Hull
HullBachelor of Science - Sport Science and Health
Technological University Dublin
DublinSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient management
- Cardiopulmonary therapy
- Wheelchair assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Record keeping and compliance
- Goal-Setting strategy
- Collaboration and communication skills
Certification
- Care Support Certification
- Level 4 BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Qualification
- Higher Diploma in Data Analytics in Business CCT Dublin
- FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support
- Level 5 Sports Massage Course
- Health Care Professional Council (United Kingdom) - February 2024
- CORU (Ireland) - October 2024
- PBNZ (New Zealand) - May 2026
References
Reference available upon request.
Hobbies and interest
I am an avid sports fan and active individual. Former basketball scholar for Technological University Dublin and played at the highest level of competition in Irish basketball (Super League and Dublin division 1) for Eanna BC before moving to England. Play recreationally now and like to go to the gym., I am an avid Traveller who loves to explore and experience different cultures. Interest in photography.
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Fit For Life
2025.01 - 2026.07
Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust
2024.06 - 2024.12
Therapy Assistant / Rehabilitation Assistant (Bank & Permanent Roles)
Multiple NHS Trusts & Healthcare Providers
2020.10 - 2023.12
Agency Healthcare Assistant
The Nightingale placement agency
2018.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science and Health
Technological University Dublin
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
University of Hull
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Lincoln