Physiotherapist at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/PT/07/20   (CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.
• Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the goals.
• Planning for the most efficient and most effective treatment regime.
• Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc.
• Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program where necessary to achieve goals.
• Participating in treatment team meeting 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 plan to be followed by patient after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments.
• Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program.
• Writing initial reports of results on 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• One (1) year work experience.
• Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.