JOB OVERVIEW:

A qualified physiotherapist is capable of facilitating the treatment and therapy of patients who suffer from various conditions of the spine, bone, and muscles. To be successful as a Physiotherapist, you should have strong interpersonal skills, good administration skills, the ability to build & maintain patient support, and strong knowledge of physiotherapy techniques, and the ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities:

Making assessments of the patient's physical condition.
Formulating treatment plans to address the conditions and needs of patients based on treatment modalities available.
Conducting complex mobilization techniques.
Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, spinal, orthopedic sometimes over a period of weeks.
Educating patients, family members, and the community on how to prevent injuries and live a healthy lifestyle.
Counselling patients on treatment options and plans.
Ensuring that the centre/unit achieves its weekly, monthly, and yearly revenue targets.
Referring patients to doctors and other medical practitioners.
Meeting with doctors and other medical practitioners to solicit referrals to our centre/unit.
Planning and organising physiotherapy and fitness programs
Conducting camps or awareness/education programs to identify patients who may benefit from the treatment modalities/programs that we offer.
Keeping accurate patient evaluation forms, patient progress reports and patient records.
Following up with patients on treatment progress (after 3 months or 6 months) to ensure that they have benefitted from the treatment provided.
Speaking to potential patients via telephone or conducting online consultation to get walk- ins to the centre/unit.
Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
Be legally responsible and accountable.
Be caring, compassionate and professional at all times.
Manage clinical risk and ensure that patients who are contraindicated for treatment modalities are not enrolled.

Physiotherapist Requirements:

Degree in Physiotherapy
Experience working as a Physiotherapist - Minimum 2 years
Good interpersonal skills - Physiotherapists need to give clear instructions and form trusting relationships with patients to encourage them to work towards recovery.
They may also need to explain complex medical issues in ways that patients can easily understand. They also have to communicate clearly with other healthcare workers, relatives and carers.
Teamwork skills - You will need to work with other healthcare professionals (such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists) to develop treatment plans for patients.
Time management and organisational skills - It is important to keep to appointments and to effectively document each patient’s targets and progress.
Problem solving skills - You will need to use your knowledge to develop treatment plans and exercises to best improve the patient's health.

Requirements and Qualifications

Working experience as a Physiotherapist
Bachelor/Master of Physiotherapy
Outstanding patient management skills
Compassionate and friendly personality
Critical thinker and problem solver
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to stay tolerant and patient.
Maintain good health and fitness.

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