Physiotherapist

NATURE OF WORK: CLINIC BASED & HOME CARE THERAPIES

(Defines the prime focus areas of the job)

Adherence to the organization’s policies.

• Diagnose, assess and treat their physical problem/condition
• Develop and review treatment programs that encourage exercise and movement through the use of a range of techniques.
• Document patient case notes and reports and collect statistics.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals to exchange information and refer patients who require other medical attention.
• To perform any job/task as and when assigned by the superior.
• To give proper advice regarding the home program.
• Case study presentation.
• Ensure Patient testimonials are obtained from discharged patients.
• Educate the patient & family on their condition and explain the rationale of treatment.
• Use of JOGO biofeedback in various conditions for assessment & therapy, wherever applicable.
• Supervise junior physiotherapists and ensure proper assessment of patients.
• Ensure patient case documentation is done by all the therapists.
• Coordinate on-job training for newcomers & refreshment training for the therapist.
• Manage clinical risk & patient complaints.
• Supervise Junior physiotherapist and on the daily treatment given to patients.
• Handling Discharge Patients and ensuring their satisfaction with treatment.
• Guide Case studies & Presentations for junior therapists.

Key Deliverables

(Key result areas- How is the success in the position measured? – This will be useful for performance appraisal)

• Patient care and satisfaction.
• Conducting case studies and presentations regularly.
• Ensuring the documentation of all patient cases and testimonials
• Engaging in the development of new treatment procedures
• Providing periodic training and learning opportunities for newcomers and therapists
• Update self on recent advances in treatment.

Specific Competency requirement:

• Patient care
• People management skills
• Analytical / ‘Big – Picture thinking
• Process orientation
• Curiosity to learn and explore