Job Summary:
Provides physical therapy service to patients through a range of therapeutic actions and activities. Applies the plan of physical treatment program prescribed by the physical medicine physician for each individual patient according to rehabilitation treatment protocols and departmental policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Applies plan of physical treatment program prescribed by physical medicine physician for each patient including; electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, magnotherapy, thermal therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic kinesiology, etc.
*Assists the patient with his/her individual cognitive, perceptual and physical programs
* Applies prognostic function ability tests such as muscle, joints, pain scale, strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, coordination, breathing and other motor skills etc.
*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
* Follows the medical precautions for each individual patient as instructed by the Physical Medicine physician
* Maintains patient's progress notes, evaluates records and reports on patient's progress for review
* Manages and operates equipment safely and carefully while complying with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control
* Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs
* Advises patients concerning therapeutic procedures to be continued on their own, teaching and *Consults with and refers patients to the Physical Medicine physician if additional medical treatment is determined necessary
*Manages files, patient charts and all required medical and hospital records as needed
* Participates in bimonthly CME department meetings and other in service training programs
* Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Department Head
Job Details
Date Posted: | 2013-06-20 |
Job Location: | Al Kuwait, Kuwait |
Job Role: | Healthcare/Medical |
Company Industry: | Medical/Hospital |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level: | Mid Career |
Degree: | Bachelor's degree / higher diploma |
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