Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Physiotherapist

Job Summary
To assist in conducting in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy, plan, supervise, coordinate and evaluate outpatient services ensuring patient satisfaction at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducting initial evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries;
• Selecting and administering appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability;
• Reviewing medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation;
• Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals;
• Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members or community caterers;
• Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals;
• Participating in treatment teams, e.g. Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, other Physiotherapists to provide information regarding patient assessment to discuss treatment program or to 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 and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments;
• Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercise outlined in the program;
• Preparing reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition and prepare written treatment plan;
• Conducting educational sessions or preventative health care in regard to physical status to other professionals in different disciplines.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;
• At least 4 years of experience in the field;
• Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists;
• Practice license with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists;
• Excellent customer service skills.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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