Temporary Physiotherapist I

NATURE & SCOPE

The Physiotherapist I is responsible for evidence-based evaluation and treatment of patients referred to Physiotherapy in Outpatient and/or Inpatient settings in Sangre Grande Hospital Campus, who present with limitations to independent physical function as a result of injury, disease or other processes affecting the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological systems.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Physiotherapist I:

• Reviews referrals for further examination, assessment and treatment within the scope of practice, education, skill, and experience level of the Physiotherapy Therapeutic (PT) I
• Conducts and documents subjective and objective examinations of referred patients to Outpatient or Inpatient Physiotherapy.
• Develops, documents and reviews appropriate physiotherapy goals that agree with assessment findings, scientific evidence and patient interest.
• Develops, implements and reviews a documented plan of intervention(s) to achieve physiotherapy goals.
• Instructs, monitors and adjusts the administration of a variety of treatment modalities as indicated, applying sound clinical reasoning and knowledge of contraindications to therapeutic interventions.
• Recommends and implements the most suitable intervention strategies and monitors its effectiveness and patients' progress.
• Observes and documents subjective and objective outcomes of interventions.
• Plans, executes and modifies as necessary individual patient treatment schedules in collaboration with support staff.
• Assesses and records patient progress for continuation or discharge from Physiotherapy services to independent care as indicated by accomplishment of Physiotherapy goals
• Refers patients in need of service beyond physiotherapy scope of practice to appropriate sources of care within ERHA, as necessary.
• Manages daily, weekly and monthly caseload and clinical rotation assignment with guidance from Physiotherapist II.
• Delegates duties to the Physiotherapy Aides.
• Attends and participates in Physiotherapy Department meetings and represents the Department at other multi-disciplinary meetings, when required.
• Accepts and performs assignments to participate in activities promoting Physiotherapy and physical activity internal and external to the ERHA.
• Represents the ERHA in any capacity within Physiotherapy scope of practice.
• Performs any other related duties as required.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to produce evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and clients.
• Must possess a genuine interest in the health and well-being of patients.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or equivalent entry level professional Physiotherapy Education.
• Registration with Physiotherapists Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physiotherapy Aides

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Medical Director
• Manager-Para Clinical Services
• Physiotherapist II
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Therapist
• Heads of Departments
• Physiotherapy Aide
• Clerk I

External

• Clients
• Healthcare professionals contributing to patient management
• Non-healthcare professionals that contribute to patients' management

All applicants must upload all relevant documents inclusive of a recent Certificate of Character (No older than 6 months). 

Certificates acquired from foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Only suitable applicants will be acknowledged.