Physiotherapist NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

2.1

Physiotherapists treat patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing. They treat people of all ages including children, the elderly, stroke patients and people with sports injuries.

2.2

Physiotherapists work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function. They help promote their patients' health and wellbeing, and assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. They devise and review treatment programs, comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutical exercise and the application of technological equipment, e.g. ultrasound. Physiotherapists also provide advice on how to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

3.1

Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-KC, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession Typical work activities include:

3.1.1.

Working with patients to identify the physical problem;

3.1.2.

Developing and reviewing treatment programs;

3.1.3.

Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery;

3.1.4.

Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;

3.1.5.

Supervising physiotherapy assistants;

3.1.6.

Writing patient case notes and reports;

3.1.7.

Collecting patient statistics;

3.1.8.

Educating and advising patients and their care about how to prevent and/or improve conditions;