Physiotherapist

Job Description

• 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 and outpatients.
• To use recognised 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 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 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 organisation achieves and maintains JCIA status or other rehabilitation accreditations.
• 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 Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.