Physiotherapist (Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Omega Medical Services

 

The Physiotherapist assists patients in rehabilitating physical problems caused by illness, injury, disability or aging, through treatment. The responsibilities of physiotherapists include planning treatments, reviewing recovery, and conducting therapeutic exercises with patients.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Assess patients' physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests
• Establish treatment goals with patients based on physical diagnoses
• Plan and implement programs of physiotherapy including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, the use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment and hydrotherapy.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
• Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding patients' problems, needs and progress
• Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
• Maintain patient records and update files as needed
• Manage physiotherapy areas under the guidance of direct supervisors and managers
• Develop programs that contribute to the wellness of patients and staff.
• Comply with government and medical association regulations
• Staying up to date with new initiatives and guidelines associated with patient care

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Experience working as a physiotherapist.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with patients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Kindly submit all applications with a CV and Cover letter addressed to:

The Chief Human Resources Officer
Omega Medical Services Ltd.
Email: hr@omegamedicalservicesltd.com

We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.