Physiotherapist

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the  Mandeville Regional Hospital:  PHYSIOTHERAPIST (HPC/PT 1) – 1 Not Vacant 

Salary range: $3,241,533 - $3,853,164 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Physiotherapist, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining or restoring motor  function and movement of patients using  evidence-based practice. The incumbent also  identifies and maximizes quality of life and movement potential by using the principles of  promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited tertiary institution or Diploma in  Physical Therapy;
• Successful completion of the prescribed  period of internship;
• Registration with the Council for the  Professions Supplementary to Medicine.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Maintaining statistical reports as required;
• Assisting in annual inventory stock taking exercise;
• Assisting in preparing reports as required;
• Implementing and monitors clinical programmes for interns and students.

Technical

• Collecting information on patients` prior function, physical abilities and identifies the patients` expectations of physiotherapy;
• Assessing, examines and determines treatment plan for patients referred for rehabilitation care;
• Sharing information and explanations with  patients and other relevant persons about the purpose of the physiotherapy assessment, any relevant risks and options;
• Providing guidance to patients in the  physical exercise sessions and ensuring appropriate care is taken;
• Monitoring patients` progress and adjusts  treatment plan as necessary;
• Assisting in scheduling patients according to their condition;
• Sharing and collaborates with medical staff  (doctors, nurses and porters) in discussing vital information for the care, medication,  feeding, physical movement, progress and referral of patients and makes  recommendations as required;
• Developing home exercise programme  depending on the patients` location, time, psychological state and resources;
• Providing feedback on students` clinical rotation;
• Recording patients` clinical data and other information as required;
• Attending and participates in ward rounds;
• Providing support in developing protocol for patient management;
• Preparing medico-legal reports;
• Developing discharge/transition of care plan;
• Preparing transfer summaries and referrals  to other practitioners for patients leaving their care who need continued  physiotherapy intervention;
• Participating in presentations and  educational/training sessions on  physiotherapy related activities;
• Keeping up to date with current trends/advancements in the physiotherapy  profession.

Special conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on week-ends as  necessary;
• Required to do extensive walking and  standing;
• Required to move around the facility to  attend to patients. 

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Mandeville Regional Hospital
32 Hargreaves Avenue
Mandeville P.O., Manchester

 

Fax: (876) 625-8493

Email: jobsmrh@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed