Description

Job Description

To provide a physiotherapy service to patients who may have physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing to improve their physical function and to provide them with treatment programmers using manual therapy (such as massage), therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy. To ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with established national and international practices, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities of the role:

Managerial/Administration:

• Contribute to developing therapy service standards and ensure they are consistently met.

• Act as a role model and deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the multidisciplinary therapy teams.

• Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

• To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public.

• Ensures the reporting of all adverse events, incidents and near misses.
• Contributes to investigations of complaints and incidents and draft responses as required in a timely manner.

• Contributes to the monitoring of key performance indicators and developing action plans as required.

Technical:

• Responsible for a caseload of patients ensuring the delivery of International standards of care in physiotherapy services.
• This includes the assessment, re-evaluation, treatment and intervention services for in-patients, outpatients and Home Service.
• To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programs are progressing appropriately.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient assessment and diagnosis.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjust accordingly.
• Educate patients on exercise techniques, ergonomics, posture, and injury prevention strategies.
• Encourage active participation of patients in their rehabilitation process and self-management.
• To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritises that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities and using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
• Provide individual patient equipment as required, walking aids, splints and supports. To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, international and local guidelines taking into account the approval process for medical insurance.
• Advise, guide and teach junior staff in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.
• To be an active member of the on-call, weekend duty rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working as lone physiotherapy practitioner at night.
• Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the direct manager
• Update other healthcare providers on changes in the patient’s condition.
• In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure that there is an embedded philosophy and practice of continuous improvement.
• Communicate with the patient team regarding equipment recommendations and home environment as part of admission and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop integrated treatment plans.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Refer patients to other specialists when necessary to ensure comprehensive care.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.
• Uses unit resources in a cost effective and responsible manner
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties within the realm of his/her
• knowledge, skills and abilities
• Actively participates in the process for ensuring the organisation achieves and maintains CBAHI status or other rehabilitation accreditations.

Quality & Safety:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and contribute to the improvement of departmental protocols and practices.
• Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
• Participate in the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.

Education: Master degree in Physical Therapy ; or other related field, with 2 years of experience post graduate.

OR

PHD in Physical Therapy or other related field.

Years of Experience:

Minimum two years of professional experience.