Physiotherapist

OneWorld Health

Medical & Pharmaceutical

4 days ago

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Uganda

Full Time

Healthcare

Confidential

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Job summary

This is a full-time position responsible for administering, maintaining and expanding physiotherapy services in a private not for profit hospital in Masindi Municipality. The job holder designs, develops, and implements appropriate patient care protocols and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted profess

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Experience Level

Entry level

Experience Length

2 years

Language Requirement

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location

Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

Position Summary: This is a full-time position responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding physiotherapy services in a private not-for-profit hospital in Masindi Municipality. The job holder designs, develops, and implements appropriate patient care protocols and procedures that comply with the most current accepted professional standards. Responsible for the direct provision of physiotherapy services and patient management.

Essential Job Functions

KRA 1: Oversee the delivery of physiotherapy services to patients at Masindi-Kitara Hospital (MKH)

• Provide appropriate patient-centered care through proper evaluation and treatment.
• Employ relevant evaluation/assessment tools based on patients’ diagnoses.
• Utilize appropriate treatments to promote independence and safety in activities of daily living, mobility, and work/education.
• Participate in ward rounds to support the medical team in providing holistic patient-centered care.
• Provides support to the medical team by providing physiotherapy-based assessments of the patient’s physical conditions as requested.
• Provide the necessary patient education to patients and caregivers.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate patient progress, modifying treatment plans as needed, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Organise and conduct physiotherapy outreach services.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to create a sustainable referral system that ensures quality care for patients.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic patient records reflecting the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, diagnoses, and the care or treatment provided.

KRA 2: Operations and Coordination