Physiotherapist

Job Purpose

The physiotherapist is responsible for providing high quality physiotherapy treatment & management to all patients irrespective of race, colour and beliefs. The Physiotherapist shall provide evidence-based treatment through the integrated use of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrophysical therapy to optimize the patients’ functional ability & potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Patient Management

• Assessment, planning, treatment and education for all patients
• Clear and accurate documentation of all assessment, planning, treatment and progress in the physiotherapy notes.
• To assess & supply appropriate rehabilitation items/equipments to the patients if required
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals and team members regarding patient management via verbal mode and documentation
• To pass over cases to the next team of physiotherapists at the end of every shift
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient statistics
• To perform scheduled on-call and relief duties as instructed
• Carry out treatment according to the standards of physiotherapy practice and code of ethics.

Outpatient

• Responsible for the management of outpatients
• To inform the clerk/counter staff of appropriate patient charges after treatment has been delivered
• To conduct or carry out group exercises when required

Inpatient

• Responsible for the management of in-patients
• To key-in treatment charges accordingly after treatment has been delivered
• Daily recording in the ‘In-patient Record File’
• Daily recording of doctors’ revenue for in-patient physio referrals.

Leadership & Management

• Comply with departmental policies and procedures
• Participate in departmental meetings and act as secretary when required
• Participate in all departmental projects
• Participate in hospital quality projects.

Safe Practice & Environment

• Teach and maintain safe patient handling to carers and staff.
• Be aware of safety/emergency procedures within the department and hospital.
• To write and report to the Rehabilitation Manager if any incident occurs to patients/carers/staff.
• Safe use of Physiotherapy equipments, while adhering to good standards of practice for equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include:
• Professional Education: Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Specialized knowledge & Skills :

-Clinical experience, knowledge & skills in basic Physiotherapy, including acute care.

• Abilities : Good communication skills (written & oral), ability to teach & guide the technicians & aides. Ability to inspire colleagues to excel.
• Personal characteristics : Diligent, trustworthy, responsible, reliable & good work ethics.
• Working Experience : No working experience required but, fresh graduates must be a team player, possess a passion & sincere desire to learn & expand their knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2,200.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Physiotherapy: 2 years (Preferred)