Physiotherapist PT 2

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

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.
 

Position: Physiotherapist (HPC/PT 2) – 1 position, Vacant

Salary range: $3,759,184 - $4,468,488) per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Physiotherapist Level 3, 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.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited tertiary Institution or Diploma in Physical Therapy
• Diploma in Supervisory Management/Adult Instruction/Clinical Education
• Licensed with the Council for the Professions Supplementary to Medicine
• Minimum of two (2) years` clinical experience post completion of internship 

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Monitoring equipment, furniture and  physical plant and refers to the Unit Supervisor/Manager of Physiotherapy  Services any repairs and general upkeep  needs identified.
• Maintaining statistical reports as required.
• Assisting in annual inventory stock taking  exercise.
• Assisting with preparing reports as required. 
• Completing evaluation for interns and students.
• 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.
• 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.  

Supervisory

• Supervising volunteers, interns and students by way of:
  
  • Auditing patients` notes and making recommendations on treatment to be
    administered
  • Overseeing assessments
  • Monitoring performance and making recommendations for improvement
• Monitoring the case load and allocating patients to interns and students.

Specific Knowledge and Required Skills

• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good specialist knowledge
• Good interpretative skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of statistical tools
• Knowledge of treatment modalities
• Physically competent – Dexterity
• Good computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications 

Special conditions associated with the job

• Required to move around the facility to attend to patients`

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 10, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

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,

Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 625-8493 

Email: jobsmrh@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed