Physiotherapist

3.1 Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-KC, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession Typical work activities include:

3.1.1.

Working with patients to identify the physical problem;

3.1.2.

Developing and reviewing treatment programs;

3.1.3.

Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery;

3.1.4.

Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;

3.1.5.

Supervising physiotherapy assistants;

3.1.6.

Writing patient case notes and reports;

3.1.7.

Collecting patient statistics;

3.1.8.

Educating and advising patients and their care about how to prevent and/or improve conditions;

3.2 Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings

3.3 Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services

3.4 Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides

3.5 Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCRH-KC.

3.6 Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information

3.7 Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the

3.8 HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment

3.9 Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit

3.10 Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported

3.11 Maintaining a safe work environment

3.12 Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work

3.13 Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.

3.14 Participating in NMCRH-KC Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.

3.15 Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director

3.16 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements

3.17 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities

3.18 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

3.19 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports

3.20 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies

3.21 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

3.22 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems