Reporting to the Manager – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, the Physiotherapist will independently conduct in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy, develop individual programs and carry out treatment.
Responsibilities:
Select and administer appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability
Review medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation
Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals
Advise and educate clients on their ailment and treatment
Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management
Document initial reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition
Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patients’ progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
Administer physical therapy treatment using full range of treatment techniques
Instruct patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and other adaptive equipment
Develop treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments
Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety
Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
Conduct in house Continued Medical Education(CME), monitor and review progress
Training support staff and assessing their performance to as to maintain optimum performance level
Requirements:
Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
Preferred one (1) years’ experience in physiotherapy with training in first Aid
Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
Possess knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients,
Proactive and have excellent customer service skills
