Position Title: Physiotherapist
Industry: Health
Location: Busia
Gross Salary: Competitive
Tanaka Nursing Home is a private level 4 healthcare facility located in Busia Town.
We are seeking to recruit capable, motivated and professional physiotherapist to provide effective and efficient physiotherapy treatment to meet the needs of patients in line with best practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.
- Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the goals.
- Planning for the most efficient and most effective treatment regime.
- Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc.
- Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program where necessary to achieve goals.
- Participating in treatment team meeting with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs.
- Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management,
- Developing treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments.
- Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program.
- Writing initial reports of results on evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan.
- Providing statistical information by preparing year-end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress.
- Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment
Education, Experience & Skills
- Minimum Diploma in Physiotherapy from KMTC or any other recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed by the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
- At least two years working experience in a busy health facility.
- Working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
- Excellent Public Relations
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Physiotherapist) to tanakanursinghome@gmail.com