Physiotherapist at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

•  Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries
•  Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the treatment goals
•  Planning for the most efficient and effective treatment regime
•  Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out a treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc
•  Conducting regular evaluations of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment programs where necessary to achieve goals
•  Participating in treatment team meetings with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs
•  Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management
•  Developing treatment plans to be followed by patients after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments
•  Training patients, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program
•  Writing initial reports of results on the evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan
•  Providing statistical information by preparing year-end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress
•  Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy
•  Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists
•  At least two (2) experience as a physiotherapist in a busy setup
•  Good communication skills, Honest
•  Good interpersonal skills

not later than 22ndAugust 2023