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  • Posted: Dec 19, 2019
    Deadline: Dec 27, 2019
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    Cedarcrest Hospitals / Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd is a modern specialist medical care centre located in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s blossoming capital. It was established in January 2008 with the aim of providing a high standard of local healthcare that is comparable with what obtains in other more developed parts of the world. The centre st...
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    Physiotherapist

    The Role

    • Reporting to the Hospital Manager, the Physiotherapist is responsible for performing the physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions
    • The incumbernt will be responsible for carrying out assessments to evaluate patients' range of movement and ability to perform normal routine tasks on their own
    • The incumbent will be expected to plan and develop bespoke treatment plans, which help patients to regain their independence and mobility by using purposeful activities.

    Responsibilities

    • Works with patients with a variety of conditions, including but not limited to neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes for weeks or months.
    • Diagnose, assess and treat the patient's physical problem/condition.
    • To evaluate a patients’ progress, reassess and alter treatment programs if required, developing reflective practice.
    • Responsible for encouraging exercise and movement of patients.
    • Develop and review treatment programs that encourage exercise and movement through the use of a range of techniques.
    • Advice patients on leading a healthy lifestyle.
    • Responsible for involving patients and their carers in the treatment, review, and rehabilitation of patients.
    • Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
    • Liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
    • Liaise with other healthcare professionals to encourage a holistic approach to treatment.
    • Be highly skilled in communicating with patients of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding.
    • Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
    • Write patient’s case notes and reports and collect statistics.
    • Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.
    • The incumbent is expected to be caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
    • Responsible for managing clinical risks that could occur in the physiotherapy department.
    • Provide support, guidance, and training to physiotherapy assistants.
    • Staying up to date with developments in treatments.

    Qualifications

    • BPT/BScPT in Physiotherapy. Master of Physical Therapy will be an added advantage.
    • 3+ years of proven experience as a Physiotherapist.
    • Understanding of Physical Therapy's best practice.
    • Good time management skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Tolerance and patience.
    • Good physical health and fitness.
    • Ability to work in a team.
    • The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives and carers.

    Special Conditions

    • Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
    • Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
    • Knowledge of workflow processes.

    Method of Application


    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@cedarcresthospitals.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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