Physiotherapist

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Diploma in Physiotherapy.

One (1) year work experience.

Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.

Possession of valid annual practicing license.

Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.

Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the goals.

Planning for the most efficient and most effective treatment regime.

Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc.

Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program where necessary to achieve goals.

Participating in treatment team meeting with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs.

Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management,

Developing treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments.

Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program.

Writing initial reports of results on evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan.

Providing statistical information by preparing year-end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress.

Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment.

Job Requirements

Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 12 months

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)