The Role of an Allied Health Assistant: Rebecca Kay

For lead allied health assistant Rebecca Kay, the most rewarding part of the job is watching patients arrive with limited mobility and leave with confidence and strength.

It's patient-centred care. Not only that, it's about following the patient's journey and making a difference in the quality of life for some patients. You see some patients come literally having difficulty walking, but by the time they've been treated, they're back to achieving the goals and the things they want in life.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, Rebecca supports physiotherapists, podiatrists, other allied health clinicians and surgeons, helping patients move through care from first assessment to the later stages of rehabilitation.

Hands-on support across the rehabilitation pathway

Clinicians will develop an exercise program, and then I can go ahead with the patient and go through that program with them. I also help with other therapies like Breg therapy, or ice therapy, laser therapy, and assisting with taking casts on and off.

Her role bridges the space between clinician and patient: guiding people through their exercise plan, making sure therapies are delivered correctly, and keeping patients supported through rehabilitation.

Experience and perspective

With more than 20 years of experience in podiatry-related roles, Rebecca finds the lead allied health assistant role fulfilling.

I'm proud to work for Joint Vision. I've learned so much in the time I've been here.

I look forward to seeing you here at Joint Vision under the allied health team. Should you need any of our care, we're here to help.

You can meet the team or book an allied health appointment.