Physiotherapist at Lagoon Hospitals

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for carrying out medical rehabilitation functions on Lagoon Hospitals patients.

Summary of Responsibilities

• General physiotherapy services.
• Prosthesis and orthosis management.
• Orthopedics and musculoskeletal patients care.
• Neuro-rehabilitation.
• Intensive care unit physiotherapy care.
• Inpatients and outpatients care.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patients’ encounters.
• Liaise with consultants and specialists on patients’ medical condition.
• Provide health education and support to the patient and their relatives.
• Liaise and work with other medical and non medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients.
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances.
• Participate at the Hospitals’ CMEs and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards and clinical practice guidelines.
• Must be willing to work at any of the physiotherapy departments of the hospital within the metropolitan area.

Key Result Areas / Performance Goals:

• Promptness of service delivery to patients.
• Meeting revenue quota.
• Quality physiotherapy care in other branches of the hospital as needs arise.
• Confidentiality.
• Use of SOPS / adherence to quality standards.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, Medical Rehabilitation or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 years post qualification and NYSC experience is desirable.
• Experience in the healthcare industry will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Nigerian Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board with valid (2021) practicing license
• Knowledge of, and experience with Health information management systems is essential.

Core Competencies:

• Working knowledge of Maitland, McKenzie, Kaltenborn, Nwugarian or Bobath techniques of patients care
• Knowledge of Hospital Information System (EMR/AKHIL)
• Compliance management
• Client Management
• I-CARE attributes (Integrity, Compassion, Attentiveness, Respect, Excellence and Empathy)
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.