Artemis Hospital
Urgently Required
Physiotherapist – Home Care
Experience : 1 to 5 years
No of vacancies : 1
Job Description: The Physiotherapist in Home Care is a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions to improve patients’ physical function, mobility, and quality of life in their home environment. They design personalized rehabilitation programs, provide therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and caregivers on self-management techniques.
Key Responsibilities: Assessment and Evaluation:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, functional abilities, mobility, and pain levels.
Evaluate patients’ gait, posture, range of motion, muscle strength, joint stability, and balance.
Identify impairments, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals.
Rehabilitation Interventions:
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, mobilization, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Utilize modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction as appropriate.
Patient Education and Training:
Educate patients and caregivers about their conditions, treatment plans, exercise programs, and home exercise routines.
Provide guidance on proper body mechanics, posture, ergonomics, and assistive devices for mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Teach self-management strategies, pain management techniques, and injury prevention measures.
Progress Monitoring and Documentation:
Monitor patients’ progress, functional gains, pain levels, and response to treatments.
Document assessment findings, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress notes accurately and timely.
Communicate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, therapists, and caregivers regarding patient status and outcomes.
Collaboration and Care Coordination:
Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation therapists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning sessions.
Coordinate equipment needs, community resources, and referrals for ongoing rehabilitation services.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physiotherapy or physical therapy from an accredited program.
Licensure or certification as a physiotherapist, as per state or country requirements.
Clinical experience in physiotherapy, preferably in home care, outpatient settings, or rehabilitation facilities.
Key Attributes: Clinical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in physiotherapy assessments, interventions, and treatment planning.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, patient education, and collaboration skills.
Patient-Centered Care: Focus on patient needs, goals, and functional outcomes in home care.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and rehabilitation modalities.
Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with patients, provide supportive counseling, and motivate rehabilitation progress.
About the Role: Assessment and Evaluation: Conducts comprehensive assessments, evaluates functional abilities, and identifies rehabilitation goals in home care.
Rehabilitation Interventions: Develops and implements rehabilitation programs, therapeutic exercises, and manual therapy techniques to improve patient function.
Patient Education: Educates patients and caregivers on physiotherapy techniques, exercise programs, and self-management strategies for optimal outcomes.
Progress Monitoring: Monitors patient progress, documents outcomes, and communicates with healthcare teams regarding rehabilitation status.
Collaboration and Care Coordination: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, coordinates care services, and facilitates referrals for ongoing physiotherapy needs.
The Physiotherapist in Home Care plays a vital role in promoting mobility, functional independence, and quality of life for patients in their home environments, contributing to comprehensive and effective rehabilitation and patient-centered care delivery.