Physiotherapy Technician-Physiotherapy

 Supports the provision of safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive physiotherapy services, under the supervision of a Registered Physiotherapist

Responsibilities

•   Assists with elements of assessment as directed by registered physiotherapists e.g. 
measurements for equipment provision 
•   Provides physiotherapy treatment programs under direction from the registered physiotherapists using evidence-based protocols/guidelines 
•   Monitors patients’ progress and adapts treatment programs as agreed with registered physiotherapists and ensures they are updated accordingly 
•   Provides patient education and maintenance of equipment as necessary within manufacturers guidelines 
•   Communicates effectively with patients and registered physiotherapists to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs 
•   Maintains documentation of any relevant clinical information 
•   Assists with administrative/operational  as directed by supervisor/senior physiotherapist for departmental efficiency 
•   Ensures awareness and alignment with vision, mission, values, national licensing, organizational & departmental policies, clinical guidelines, mandatory competencies (e.g. Basic Life Support, Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc.) and SSMC compliance guidelines (as below)Maintaining and assisting in the enforcement of up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge development, according to organizational/unit/s requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re-licensing) 
Accountabilities 
   •    Maintains Compliance with scope of practice 

 

Qualifications

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   NLT 2 years postgraduate experience as a physiotherapy technician in relevant experience with patients with same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or Rehab Facilities. 

Desired: 
•   N.A. 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   N.A. 

Desired: 
•   N.A.