Physiotherapist (HPC/PT 1) – Mandeville Regional Hospital

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Regional Physiotherapist, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining or restoring motor function and movement of patients using evidence-based practice. The incumbent also identifies and maximizes quality of life and movement potential by using the principles of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Sc. Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited tertiary Institution Or Diploma in Physical Therapy 
• Successful completion of the prescribed period of internship 
• Registration with the Council for the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Specific Knowledge and Required Skills: 
• Excellent diagnostic skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpretative skills 
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• Working knowledge of statistical tools 
• Knowledge of treatment modalities 
• Physically competent – Dexterity 
• Knowledge of Physiotherapy methodology and techniques 
• Knowledge of Information, Communication and Technology 
• Excellent Customer Focus & Quality Focus 
• Excellent Integrity/Ethics 
• Emotionally Intelligent 
• Excellent in Teamwork & Cooperation 

Key Responsibilities will include:

ADMINISTRATIVE 

• Maintaining statistical reports as required. 
• Assisting in annual inventory stock taking exercise. 
• Assisting in preparing reports as required. 
• Implementing and monitors clinical programmes for interns and students.

TECHNICAL 

• Collecting information on patients’ prior function, physical abilities and identifies the patients’ expectations of physiotherapy. 
• Assessing, examines and determines treatment plan for patients referred for rehabilitation care. 
• Sharing information and explanations with patients and other relevant persons about the purpose of the physiotherapy assessment, any relevant risks and options.
• Providing guidance to patients in the physical exercise sessions and ensuring appropriate care is taken. 
• Monitoring patients’ progress and adjusts treatment plan as necessary.
• Assisting in scheduling patients according to their condition. 
• Sharing and collaborates with medical staff (doctors, nurses and porters) in discussing vital information for the care, medication, feeding, physical movement, progress and referral of patients and makes recommendations as required. 
• Developing home exercise programme depending on the patients’ location, time, psychological state and resources. 
• Providing feedback on students’ clinical rotation. 
• Recording patients’ clinical data and other information as required. 
• Attending and participates in ward rounds. 
• Providing support in developing protocol for patient management. 
• Preparing medico-legal reports. 
• Developing discharge/transition of care plan. 
• Preparing transfer summaries and referrals to other practitioners for patients leaving their care who need continued physiotherapy intervention. 
• Participating in presentations and educational/training sessions on physiotherapy related activities. 
• Keeping up to date with current trends/advancements in the physiotherapy profession. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on week-ends as necessary;
• Required to do extensive walking and standing. 
• Required to move around the facility to attend to patients. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.