Physiotherapist at SENCE Nigeria

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' physical abilities, limitations, and functional goals.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practice.
• Implement and administer a range of therapeutic interventions, such as manual therapy, exercise programs, electrotherapy, 
• Monitor and track patients' progress throughout the course of treatment, adjusting intervention strategies as needed.
• Educate patients and their families on self-management techniques, home exercise programs, and injury prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards, ensuring patient confidentiality and respecting cultural and individual diversity.
• Stay informed about the latest developments and research in physiotherapy practice through continuous professional development.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the Knowledge, Skill and/or ability required to perform this job satisfactorily:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• Valid licence to practise as a Physiotherapist in Nigeria.
• Acupuncture/Acupressure skill,  (preferable but not required)
• Membership in relevant professional associations or bodies is an added advantage
• Proven experience, working as a Physiotherapist, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Training in a specific area of physiotherapy practice, such as orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, neurology, or sports rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of orthopaedic/musculoskeletal, neurology, sports, work related conditions, and associated rehabilitation protocols.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough assessments, formulating treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent manual therapy skills and the ability to apply a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centred approach to care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic computer literacy.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.