Physiotherapist 1 (HPC/PT 1) - Black River Hospital

Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Physiotherapist-Level 3 the incumbent is 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 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Sound diagnostic skills 
• Sound analytical skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Sound specialist knowledge 
• Good interpretative skills 
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• Working knowledge of statistical tools 
• Excellent knowledge of treatment modalities 
• Good supervisory skill 
• Good computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications 

Key Responsibilities will include:

ADMINISTRATIVE 

• Maintaining statistical reports as required. 
• Assisting in annual inventory stock taking exercise. 
• Assisting in preparing reports as required. 

TECHNICAL 

• Assessing, examining and determining treatment plan for patients referred for rehabilitation care. 
• Collecting information on patients’ prior function, physical abilities and identifies the patients’ expectations of physiotherapy. 
• 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 collaborating 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. 
• Recording patients’ clinical data and other information as required. 
• Attending and participating in ward rounds. 
• 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 professions.

Other 

• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned. 

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.