JOB PURPOSE
The overall purpose of this job is to carry out in-depth physiotherapy assessment, treatment, review and evaluation of patients in collaboration with healthcare workers and caregivers and in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide high quality physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients (Referred by a doctor or self-referral) in keeping with accepted best practice standards
Be conversant with filling insurance reports for justification of planned management.
Communicate the plan of management to the referring doctor.
Be conversant with the different modalities of management which are:
Heat therapy (Hot packs & ultrasound)
Electrotherapy (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Rehabilitation (Post-op & post sports therapeutic exercises)
Manual therapy
(Myofascial release & therapeutic massage)
Work closely with the patients and doctors to support regular tracking of progress
Work closely with reception staff/customer experience to ensure that booking and billing of clients is done efficiently and accurately.
Communicate with the patient and family members alike on the importance of attending the multiple recommended sessions.
Organize CMEs for doctors on identifying patients who require physiotherapy.
Work closely with the marketing department to increase the number of self-referral patients by sending out broadcast messages and organizing health talks on the same.
Report any malfunctions on physiotherapy equipment to maintenance department and follow up with maintenance department for repairs and maintenance; and
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
2 Years working experience of active service in a busy clinical set up – in and outpatient.
Registration with Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
Current Certificate of Practice from, the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists (KSP).
CORE COMPETENCIES
Muscular skeletal skills, Neuro-rehabilitation skills, Cardiopulmonary skills
Paediatrics skills, Geriatric skills, Oncology skills
Ability to interpret radiology images & laboratory reports
Knowledge of sport injuries
Hydrotherapy skills
Understanding of health and safety guidelines related to physiotherapy
Patient care skills
Attention to detail
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Physiotherapist), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 19th July 2023. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
careers@premierhospital.org
