Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department at Aga Khan University Hospital

Reporting to the Manager – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, the Physiotherapist will independently conduct in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy, develop individual programs and carry out treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Select and administer appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability
• Review medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation
• Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals
• Advise and educate clients on their ailment and treatment
• Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
• Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management
• Document initial reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition
• Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patients’ progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
• Administer physical therapy treatment using full range of treatment techniques
• Instruct patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and other adaptive equipment
• 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
• Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety
• Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
• Conduct in house Continued Medical Education(CME), monitor and review progress
• Training support staff and assessing their performance to as to maintain optimum performance level

Requirements:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
• Preferred one (1) years’ experience in physiotherapy with training in first Aid
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
• Possess knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients,
• Proactive and have excellent customer service skills
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Closing date: 5 May 2022