Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Patient Assessment: Evaluate patient medical history, symptoms, and physical condition to make an accurate clinical diagnosis.
- Treatment Planning: Develop customized, evidence-based treatment plans to address patient needs, manage pain, and improve mobility.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Implement treatments such as manual therapy, massage, stretching, and specialized exercises to restore function and strength.
- Patient Education: Empower patients and families with knowledge on injury prevention, exercises for home use, and self-management strategies.
- Rehabilitation Programs: Design and oversee programs to help patients regain independence and functionality after injury, illness, or surgery.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and timely records of patient assessments, treatments, progress, and outcomes.
- Collaboration: Work with doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists to provide holistic care.
- Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans for optimal results.
- Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest advancements, research, and techniques in physiotherapy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning abilities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to educate patients and collaborate with professionals.
- Empathy & Patient-Centered Approach: Ability to understand and respond to patient needs, goals, and aspirations.
- Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in hands-on techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to devise creative solutions and adapt treatments to individual patient needs.