Job Description
Physiotherapist
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