Temporary Physiotherapist , Rehabilitation Serv Admin Off

Physiotherapist (Pool)

Department

Physiotherapy

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Reporting to the Manager – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, the Physiotherapist will independently conduct in-depth evaluation of patients referred for therapy, develop individual programs and carry out treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Select and administer appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability
• Review medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation
• Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals
• Advise and educate clients on their ailment and treatment
• Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
• Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management
• Document initial reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition
• Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patients’ progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
• Administer physical therapy treatment using full range of treatment techniques
• Instruct patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and other adaptive equipment
• Develop treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments
• Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety
• Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
• Conduct in house Continued Medical Education(CME), monitor and review progress
• Training support staff and assessing their performance to as to maintain optimum performance level

Requirements:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
• Preferred one (1) years’ experience in physiotherapy with training in first Aid
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
• Possess knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients,
• Proactive and have excellent customer service skills
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)