Physiotherapist Job in Nairobi, Kenya
Physiotherapist Job in Nairobi, Kenya
Title:Physiotherapist
Location:
Nairobi
Our client is an established Physiotherapy clinic. They seek to hire an experienced physiotherapist responsible for reviewing and evaluating the medical needs of patients to develop adequate treatment plans.
You will work with our patients to assist in practicing exercises and physical therapy designed to ease pain and increase mobility and must be well-versed in the study of physical therapy with a background in rehabilitating patients with illnesses or injuries.
Key Responsibilities
Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes over a period of weeks
Diagnose, assess and treat their physical problem/condition develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
Involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients
Educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions
Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics
Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, occupational therapists and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention
Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients
Supervise student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers
Be legally responsible and accountable
Be caring, compassionate
and professional at all times
Manage clinical risk.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree Professional IT certification, such as CISCO, Microsoft, SAP etc.
3 years ‘experience working in healthcare or physical rehabilitation setting
Must have experience in neuromusculoskeletal therapy
Sports Physiotherapy is an added advantage
Encouraging to medical team and patients; able to mentor and lead
Able to perform CPR or additional emergency procedures if needed
Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Compassionate and sensitive to patients’ needs and concerns
Ladies are encouraged to apply
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 info@stellarphysio.com before 20th June 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.
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