Physiotherapist at Cedarcrest Hospitals

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.