Physiotherapist

Core Competencies and Clinical Duties (70-80%)

Clinical Competencies and Duties:

·         Independent in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients within defined scope of practice.

o    Orthopedics

o    Neurology/Neurosurgery

o    Cardiopulmonary

o    Chronic Disease Management

o    Geriatrics

o    Musculoskeletal

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning ability in identifying main problems/impairments.
• Make clinical decisions informed by best practice and research evidence.
• Develop patient-centered intervention and management plans.
• Implement effective physiotherapy intervention strategies safely.

Administrative Competency and Duties:

• Manage caseloads effectively and provide coverage as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical reports.
• Adhere to billing procedures and governance guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hospital electronic medical records systems.
• Maintain statistics on workload as needed.
• Coordinate processes and flow within teams.

Teamwork and Professionalism:

• Engage actively in patient and caregiver education.
• Provide on-call therapist services as required.
• Assist with care and maintenance of equipment.
• Attend department meetings and ward rounds.
• Liaise and maintain good working relations with healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate professional behavior including respect for patient privacy.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department.
• Participate in department activities.

Other Duties (20-30%)

Continuous Education:

• Stay updated with the latest physiotherapy practices.
• Contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
• Assist with on-job training of therapy assistants.

Supervisory Role:

• Assist with supervision and appraisal of therapy assistants.
• Supervise personnel attached to the department.
• Supervise observers or students on clinical placements.

Quality Improvement:

• Embrace continuous improvements and contribute to service quality improvement projects.
• Report to Senior Physiotherapist/Manager.

Research Contribution:

• Collect research data as required.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
• Occasionally contribute to team/departmental projects outside of office hours.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Department.