Monday, September 23, 2013

Physiotherapist Home Health Care - New Mowasat Hospital

The Physiotherapist - HHC provides healthcare services to patients in their respective homes inclusive of assisted living, personal care homes and independent living facilities. He /She applies the plan of physical treatment program and follows the precautions prescribed by the Physical Medicine Physician for each individual patient according to the principles and rules of practice.

Education :     Bachelor/ Master degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience :     3 years experience in Physiotherapy with 2 years experience in a multi-specialty Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES
    Maintains established departmental policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance, accreditation requirements, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
    Applies plan of physical treatment program prescribed by Physical Medicine Physician for each patient including; electrotherapy, hydrotherapy ,magno therapy, thermal therapy, therapeutic kinesiology and manual therapy.
    Follows the medical precautions mentioned by the Physical Medicine Physician for each patient and for each physical therapeutic modality.
    Applies prognostic function ability tests such as muscle, joints, pain scale.
    Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps and inclined surfaces, whirlpool and contrast bath.
    Advises patients concerning therapeutic procedures to be continued on their own, teaching and demonstrating safe manual handling techniques and use of equipment
    Consults with and refers patients to the Physical Medicine physician if additional medical treatment is determined necessary
    Evaluates records and reports on patient’s progress for review.
    Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs
    Participates in educational programs and in-service training programs.
    Attends departmental meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery
    Performs other related duties as assigned by Coordinator- Home Healthcare

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