The overall purpose of this job is to provide services to patients in a rehabilitative setting, helping patients develop or regain the required skills for daily tasks so they can function independently.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform assessments on all clients’ conditions as well to evaluate to determine whether physiotherapy interventions are necessary and provide information regarding their progress toward goals and objectives
Develop an appropriate plan for care and a comprehensive range of wellness physiotherapy services to patients, including assessment and treatment and evaluation/rehabilitation a that are consistent with established standards of practice and patient’s needs.
Regularly measure and evaluate patientʻs progress by looking for signs of decreased stiffness, pain, and discomfort
Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs
Documentation:Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries
Qualifications
1.Education
Diploma in Physiotheraphy.
Higher National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy is an added advantage.
Must have valid membership and hold a valid practicing license in the Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field
Experience
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a busy hospital
Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude
Knowledge of physiotherapy methods and equipment
Understanding of movement, injuries and disabilities, and the ageing process
Caring, compassionate, and patient
Excellent communication skills
Leadership Skills
Report writing
Innovative
Send your application to recruitment@aarhospital.com