Physiotherapist at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized training institution Certificate in computer application skills, and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Certificate of registration from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya ( PCK) Current Certificate of Practice from Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK) Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya

Responsibilities

• Administer physiotherapy treatment to the patients Provide health promotion services on physiotherapy
• Be expected to initiate appropriate physiotherapy intervention programs for patients & clients suffering from immobility and other disabilities in the hospital & in the community.
• Work with some patients and their families/carers over a period of weeks or months to identify and treat their physical problem;
• Develop and review treatment programmes, along with patients themselves, that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques;
• Assist Patients with joint and spinal problems, including following surgery; Help patients’ rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;
• Assist in the supervision and education of student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers;
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics;
• Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions;
• Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients; Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers and health and social care team members;
• 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;
• Be legally responsible and accountable;