Physiotherapist

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a qualified physiotherapist to join our team and take on the role of facilitating the treatment and therapy of patients who suffer from physical challenges. Physiotherapists work with a variety of patients, helping them with recovery and therapy.

To be successful as a physiotherapist, you should have strong interpersonal skills, good administration skills, and strong knowledge of physiotherapy techniques. Ultimately, you should have a passion for helping people, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well within a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Making assessments of patients’ physical conditions.

Formulating treatment plans to address the conditions and needs of patients.

Conducting complex mobilization techniques.

Assisting trauma patients with how to walk again.

Educating patients, family members, and the community on how to prevent injuries and live a healthy lifestyle.

Referring patients to doctors and other medical practitioners.

Planning and organizing physiotherapy and fitness programs.

Meeting with patients to assess what their physical challenges are and deciding on suitable treatment programmes.

Monitoring the progress of patients and adjusting or changing treatments as needed.

Liaising with other healthcare professionals, such as Occupational Therapists and General Practitioners and referring patients as needed.

Involving the families and caregivers of patients in their treatment programmes and the delivery of care.

Updating and maintaining accurate patient case notes and reports.

Staying up to date regarding new physiotherapy technologies and techniques.

Supervising and guiding student and junior Physiotherapists.

Initiating and participating in evidence-based projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Complying with government physiotherapy regulations.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

Degree in physiotherapy.

Experience working as a physiotherapist.

The ability to build and maintain rapport with patients.

Administration skills.

Good health and fitness.

Tolerance and patience.

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals.

Good teamwork skills,  collaborating with other health professionals.

Excellent verbal communicating skills to clearly share information with patients and fellow employees.

Strong active listening skills to accurately understand patients’ issues.

Good observational skills to correctly evaluate how patients are responding to treatments.

Strong analytical skills to correctly diagnose conditions and develop effective treatment programs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

You could work in an NHS or private hospital.

Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.

You may need to wear a uniform.