Physiotherapist

Responsibilities and tasks: Takes patients history of trauma, particularly recording any departure from the normal condition, as well as paying regard to the patient’s own experiences and of relatives’ feelings about the patient’s predicament. Using approved and reliable methods and measures, to determine a patient’s locomotor and functional abilities, body image and experience of pain; to assess the patient’s needs; and also, if necessary, to obtain a second medical opinion. Determine the ultimate objective of treatment and what steps to take, as well as to prepare a schedule for physiotherapeutic treatment and other requirements, including the supplying and fitting of appliances. Administers a suitable physical therapy program depending on the case of the patient Maintain continuous documentation of physiotherapeutic interventions Shows extensive clinical experience in post-operative rehabilitation and respiratory care Develops gradual progressive treatment protocols in accordance with the instructions of the physician and mobile physiotherapist Guides patients through prescribed exercise programs, including passive, assistive, and resistive exercise routines which are designed to develop or enhance strength, muscle tone, and range of motion. Assists patients in gait training (i.e., the use of walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc.) in order to improve ambulatory skills Develops auto-training programs designed to meet individualized patient needs when required Treat groups of patients sharing similar problems by leading appropriate group training and treatment. Observes condition of patients during treatment and may modify the prescribed treatment if it seems to be injurious to the health of the patient; Communicates effectively with patients to maximize rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of condition Educate patients and close relatives how functional abilities can be improved Records patient response to treatment and overall progress in patient charts Prepares patient transfer sheets detailing the overall situation of the patient and the treatment administered Provides statistics to the assigned mobile physiotherapist when required Participates in regular meetings with the physiotherapists and other health staff to discuss the overall patient evolution Keeps up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients Maintains treatment areas by changing linen, cleaning and refilling equipment Performs related work as required Minimum required knowledge & experience:   Good knowledge of written and spoken English   Good computer skills