Physiotherapist

Job Description

• Working with patients to identify the physical problem 
• Developing and reviewing treatment programmes
• Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery 
• Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and stroke 
• Writing patient case notes and reports
• Collecting patient statistics
• Educating and advising patients and their cares about how to prevent and/or improve conditions
• Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team  and actively participating in team meetings
• Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services
• Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff
• Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information
• Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the head of department for the ordering of supplies and equipment
• Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit
• Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported 
• Maintaining a safe work environment 
• Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work 
• Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
• Participating in Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Department