Physiotherapist, Home Health Services

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Physiotherapist for Home Based Physiotherapy. AKUH provides an incentive to Physiotherapist that give you an opportunity to earn performance-based remuneration. 

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to provide physiotherapy services at the patient’s residence in line with the institutional policies, protocols and values. Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• assess the patients, develop and deliver the individual physiotherapy treatment plan
• formulate treatment / exercise plans for patients enabling them to achieve treatment goals
• documenting patient assessment and progress notes according to the SOAP format
• educate and advise patients and their family about how to prevent and / or improve condition
• responsible for the safe and competent use of physiotherapy equipment and patients’ use  of appliances and aides
• keep up-to-date with the relevant new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.

Requirements

You Should Have:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from recognized institute.
• completed traineeship or have at least one year of relevant experience from a reputable healthcare organization
• excellent ability to perform physiotherapy procedures and operate relevant equipment 
• ability to effectively work independently as well in teams
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• willingness to achieve targeted volumes and deliver physiotherapy treatment plans at patients’ residences.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.