Physiotherapist at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Job Code  CHL/LG/HR/2021/10/JAD/004

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of unit of Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapist is responsible for carrying out assessments to evaluate their patients’ range of movement and ability to carry out everyday tasks. Physiotherapists work to diagnose the causes of injury and put together a treatment plan, sometimes including exercises, manual theraphy and electrotheraphy (using electrical energy as a medical treatment).They also advice on managing long term conditions.

The incumbent plans and develops bespoke treatment plans, which helps patients to regain their independence and mobility by using purposeful activity, write patient case notes, and liaise with other healthcare professionals. The holder will be responsible to diagnose, assess and treat physical conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeltal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes over a period of weeks.
• Diagnose, assess and treat patient’s physical problem/condition.
• Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercises and movement by use of a range of techniques.
• Formulating treatment plans to address the conditions and needs of patients.
• Involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients.
• Educating patients, family members and the community on how to prevent injuries and live healthy lifestyles.
• Write patients case note and reports and collect statistics.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, occupational therapist and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as as to refer patients who require other medical attention.
• Keeping up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
• Supervise students and junior physiotherapist and physiotherapy support workers.
• To be legally responsibility and accountable.
• Assisting trauma patients with how to walk again.
• To act in caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
• Rehabilitations and pain management – introducing exercise to reduce and manage pain following surgery, injury or illness.
• Planning and organizing physiotherapy and fitness programs.
• Perform other task as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BPT/BMR with other relevant certification.
• 3+ years of proven experience as physiotherapist.
• Understanding of physical Therapy’s best practice.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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.