Physiotherapist at Nanyuki Cottage Hospital

Short Term Physiotherapist Job (6 months) Fixed

Main Duties 

• Organize and prioritize allocated patient caseload and undertake routine physiotherapy tasks within well established clinical protocols and according to approved Hospital clinical management plans to ensure appropriate and effective patient management.
• Deliver competent physiotherapy clinical services (which includes thorough assessment/examination, diagnosis, individualized and planned interventions, the use of safe and current techniques/ modalities and comprehensive documentation and communication) to achieve and maintain improved functional outcomes for allocated patients in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Formulate and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programs based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g., manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into the planning and evaluation of client and program interventions taking into consideration the complexity of patients’ medical condition, co morbidities, behaviors that challenge and transport requirements ensuring that the service user is treated with compassion, respect and dignity. Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management.
• Ensure plans and expectations for discharge are discussed and managed from the point of admission and that treatment and all action points are completed and that a safe and timely discharge is achieved. Develop treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments.
• Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals. Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals.  Evaluates intervention and effects of therapy treatment through reflection, analysis and outcome measures and document appropriately 

Qualifications, Skills & Essential Experience: 

• Completed a diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
• Registered and in good standing with the Physiotherapists Council of Kenya.
• Minimum of 2 years of related physiotherapy experience with  Comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy interventions, practice methods and professional skills
• Comprehension and language capability effective listening, observation and facilitation skills to effectively assess clients and provide appropriate treatment and consultation.
• Strong mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to respond or assist in emergency situations.
• Strong collaboration skills to manage service delivery in conjunction with health care professionals, clients, their family members/caregivers/substitute decision makers.
• Ability to think critically, and be innovative to create/modify strategy or intervention techniques to suit the individual needs of clients.