Role Description
Assess and treat patients with movement difficulties, physical impairments, or pain to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. Develop individualized rehabilitation plans and work with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to support recovery and independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess movement, strength, balance, mobility, and functional limitations.
- Develop treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals.
- Deliver appropriate therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment based on patient response.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, injury prevention, and self-management.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and coordinate care with other professionals.
- Follow professional standards, consent procedures, and patient safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Recognized degree in physiotherapy.
- Professional registration or licensure in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Relevant clinical experience appropriate to the practice setting.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, movement, rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice.
- Sound clinical reasoning and patient assessment skills.
- Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, and continuing development.