Job Summary
Perform the duties of a Physiotherapist
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
We are committed to providing affordable yet high value pain management, fitness and wellbeing services to our clients. We believe that cost must not keep people in pain.
We aim to keep our clients active, healthy and well for longer and for less. Our main focus is on the elderly, although we have a number of younger adults who have sought us out.
To aid us in this, we are looking for an extraordinary physiotherapist who is committed and honest and willing to help move a start-up forward. If you believe you are the right person, we would like to hear from you.
The Role:
Evaluations of the level of functioning of the client and the development of adequate management programs.
Evaluations of conditioning and fitness of clients and the development of adequate management programs.
Assesses and administers pain management therapy as required and is cleared for
Assist clients in developing self-management routines as required, needed or requested
Prepares progress notes on management program and client improvement as required
Administers the plan of management as designed
Advises the client on management program, general conditioning and maintaining health
Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition or ability to execute management programme.
Educates the client in the use of Center equipment and execution of management programs.
Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care.
Participates in case conferences and in-services.
Undertakes administration duties as required
Communicates effectively with all providing care.
Ensures value based care
Responsible for the wellbeing of clients who attend the Center
Serves as the main point of professional contact for clients accessing the Center on a daily basis
To carry out Health and Safety checks on machines, equipment and site on a daily basis
To assist the Center Assistant in handling complaints
To report and log any incidents and or accidents and follow-up on actions to resolve these.
As the service grows into its main model, to assist by adapting to a changing role in building the service’s capacity to be fit for purpose.
Person Specification
The successful applicant must have:
At least 2 years post qualification experience as a physical therapist/physiotherapist within the last 3 years, with time spent working with the elderly (over 60 years).
Experience may be either paid or unpaid
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively and warmly with clients who visit the Center
Ability to work with other team and or staff members as required
Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection requirements and principles
Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner
Ability to meet the physical challenges of the role, including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, standing
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
Able to do other work within the Center as may be required
Ability to deal with difficult clients
Ability to relate to especially and work harmoniously with elderly clients
Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm controlled manner
Ability to hit the ground running
Ability to work independently
Personal Attributes:
Integrity, flexibility, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and courtesy
Must be available to start work immediately
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