Physiotherapist (HPC/PT 2) €“ Mandeville Regional Hospital

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Physiotherapist Level 3, 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 
• Certificate or Diploma in Supervisory Management/Adult Instruction/Clinical Education
• Registration with the Council for the Professions Supplementary to Medicine
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the public health system 

Specific Knowledge and Required Skills:

• Excellent diagnostic skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good specialist knowledge 
• Good interpretative skills 
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• Working knowledge of statistical tools 
• Knowledge of treatment modalities 
• Physically competent – Dexterity 
• Good computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications

Key Responsibilities will include:

ADMINISTRATIVE 

• Monitoring equipment, furniture and physical plant and refers to the Unit Supervisor/Manager of Physiotherapy Services any repairs and general upkeep needs identified. 
• Maintaining statistical reports as required. 
• Assisting in annual inventory stock taking exercise. 
• Assisting with preparing reports as required. 
• Completing evaluation for interns and students. 
• 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.
• 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. 

SUPERVISORY 

• Supervising volunteers, interns and students by way of: 
  • Auditing patients’ notes and making recommendations on treatment to be administered 
  • Overseeing assessments 
  • Monitoring performance and making recommendations for improvement
• Monitoring the case load and allocating patients to interns and students. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Required to move around the facility to attend to patients

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED