Lead Physiotherapist
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- CURE Children's Hospital of Z…
- Expires 05 Sep 2022
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
The Lead physiotherapist is responsible for providing treatment for physical problems resulting from illness, injury or disability, and for assisting with rehabilitation process by developing and restoring the functions of the body enabling patients to improve their mobility. The incumbent should have experience in leading a team and setting systems for the smooth running of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide assessment, plan care and deliver a range of physical treatments to resolve, restore or maintain physical based conditions.
2. Provide treatment to reduce pain, increase mobility and limit secondary functional disability by providing effective and evaluated individualized programs of care.
3. Assess, treat and monitor mobility problems by providing appropriate assistance from walking aids and supports.
4. Participate in ward rounds to communicate treatment plans and support the medical team in providing holistic patient centered care.
5. Provide support to the medical multidisciplinary team by providing a physiotherapy-based assessment of the patient’s physical conditions.
6. Ensure that patient need and progress are communicated to other members of the medical multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
7. Attend that medical multidisciplinary team reviews as appropriate.
8. Maintain accurate and comprehensive treatment notes by keeping a clinical record of treatment interventions.
9. Report writing and overall administration of the department
10. Demonstrate ongoing personal development by undertaking relevant training including CME activities as may be organized inside or outside of the hospital.
11. Adhere to established standards of patient care, treatment protocols and documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Physiotherapist degree from qualified, recognized medical institution.
Current licensure
2 years experience in a supervisory position and in private or hospital or rehabilitation facility
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of physiotherapy
How to Apply
Applications to be sent on email to zimrecruitment@cureinternational.org
clearly labelled with the candidates name and position being applied for
