Home Care Physiotherapist

Job Description

HOME CARE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Treats home care patients.

Assesses and puts a plan of treatment for home care patients.

Gives chest therapy treatment to home care patients based on the needs of the patients and for female patients in pre- and post-partum, physiotherapist (female) conducts specific exercises.

Gives manual massage and medical exercise to home care patient.

Available for an on-call treatment of patients.

Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the hospital’s goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care, quality performance improvement.

Participate in patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well informed care decisions.

Performs other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Physiotherapy.

Requirements

Necessary Knowledge and Experience: 

Essential: One year experience as physiotherapist.

Desirable: Two years’ experience as a physiotherapist.

Education and Certification Requirements:

Essential: B.Sc. in Physical Therapy, certified by the Ministry of Health

Desirable: Have attended courses of physiotherapy programs held by a physiotherapy group or has Master’s degree.

Summary

Industry:

Healthcare

Career Level:

Expert

Required Skills

excellent communication and interpersonal skillsexperience in providing home care servicesstrong knowledge of physiotherapy techniquesability to work independently and manage time effectivelyproficiency in patient assessment and treatment planning