Physiotherapist

Purpose of the role:

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, treatment and intervention services for in-patients. To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programs are progressing appropriately. Assess the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjust accordingly. To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and priorities 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 Senior Physiotherapist 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. Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives. Uses unit resources in a cost effective and responsible manner Actively participates in the process for ensuring the organization achieves and maintains CBAHI status or other rehabilitation accreditations.

Quality & Safety:

Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process. 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 Program and evaluate the impact of new practices.

Education:

Actively participates with the Senior Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Manager in staff development activities consistent with service delivery and individual learning goals. Maintains a primary role in departmental and interdepartmental related educational activities. Maintains a significant role in the creation and execution of Rehabilitation and Hospital programmes, hospital quality development, policy and procedures and competencies. Actively participates in the Clinical Competency Program.

Qualifications:

BSc in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy. Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.

Experience:

Not less than 3 years post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital or rehabilitation setting.

International accreditation experience is an advantage.