Physiotherapist (4 Positions)

Required No.: 4 (Two full time) and (Two Part time)

Salary:     Based on Scale

Terms of Employment:    2 years renewable contract for full time

Post Immediate Supervisor:  Senior Physiotherapist

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist applies physiotherapeutic treatments to patients in treating and preventing medical/surgical/neurological and circulatory conditions as prescribed by the Medical Officer or Specialist.

Description of Duties:

• Carry out and appropriate physical examination of the patient, referred by a medical officer or specialist.
• Design a problem oriented treatment plan.
• Carry out treatment of patients / clients valuate and adjust the treatment plan when it is necessary.
• Participate on evaluation of treatment outcomes.
• Discuss the patient’s / client condition with other medical personnel confidentially and in the patient interest and permission.
• Apply massage and other body manipulations.
• Apply and instruct passive/active remedial exercises and instruct on the use of prosthetic/orthotic appliances.
• Provide pre and post physiotherapy services for assistive technology users and instruct on basic hygiene and safe use of devices.
• Perform conservative corrections with POP for orthopaedic/neurological pathology.
• Utilize mechanical devices and exercising equipment.
• Apply electro therapy (sound wave, electromagnetic, radiation, electrical current and etc..).
• Apply heat and cold therapy
• Assist his/her supervisor in making appointments with patients and in the administration of the physiotherapy clinic /rehabilitation unit.
• Report the action and the treatment carried out on the patient to the referring medical officer in a meaningful way.
• Ensure the proper handling of equipment and the general set up of the section.
• Report any faults of equipment or appliances to his/her immediate supervisor for radial repair.
• Be involved in the coaching of rehabilitation workers and other professional.
• Participate in the preparation of annual plan of the clinic or the unit.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual activity report to immediate supervisor.
• Carry out any other related duties when ordered by his/her supervisor.

Qualification:

• Bsc Degree in Physiotherapy

Experience:

• One year OR Zero year experience