Physiotherapist

Job Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients.
• To establish goals and policies for the physical therapy section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
• To establish reporting procedures and types of records to be maintained.
• To compile statistical data from experts.
• To consult with physicians regarding treatments and schedule patients for treatment in accordance with available personnel and equipment.
• To assign cases to Jr. therapist (in case, if any), indicating type and specifications of treatment, type of equipment or therapeutic devices required.
• To observe personnel in performance of duties to evaluate efficiency, skill, abilities and attitudes toward fellow workers and patients for use in recommending personal actions and determining effectiveness of methods.
• To introduce and demonstrate new techniques.
• To observe patients' actions and reactions to prescribed treatment and evaluate progress.
• To train new personnel; lecture students and nurses to discuss and evaluate patients' condition, progress, and plans for further therapy.
• To instruct and demonstrate to outpatients exercises to be performed at home.
• To prepare treatment charges for Financial Management Department for inclusion with patient's charges.
• To submit annual reports and budget requests.
• To maintain inventories and requisition supplies and equipment.
• To process requisition repairs for equipment and facilities.
• To design and implement Community Outreach Program.

Candidate Requirements:

• Verbal ability/communication skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the supervisor or head of the department.
• To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients.
• Problem solving/decision-making.
• To think independently and exercise own judgment.
• Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the doctors and the other related departmental personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize one's work schedule effectively.
• Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel.
• Affinity to work in team.
• Enthusiasm.
• Open-mindedness.