Assistant Physiotherapist

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for undertaking and administering a pre-planned physiotherapy treatment program to patients as assigned in line with the department’s standards, policies and procedures and accrediting bodies while monitoring patient’s progress.
• Document patient follow-up notes in Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Evaluation (SOAPE) format following the standards of clinical practice.
• Provide assigned Physiotherapist with feedback on patient progress and adjust treatment plan as instructed.
• Review and discuss the discharge plan of the patient with the assigned Physiotherapist.
• Deliver assistance equipment and support items (such as crutches, walkers, knee and lumbar support, etc.) for walk-in patients.
• Consult and liaise with assigned Physiotherapist to acquire resolution for issues relating to patient care.
• Provide treatment assistance for VIP’s and patients referred from the Business Centre.
• Participate in team activities and meetings, contributing input and feedback to support departmental activity.
• Prepare and submit daily statistics detailing patient workload as required.
• Comply with the Health Information System (e.g. BestCare) procedure utilizing appropriate methods of operation and technical requirements for patient registration.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with infection control protocols, emergency plans and safety standards.
• Ensure safe and efficient working equipment, reporting faults and problems through the appropriate channels.
• Perform other job related duties.

• Health Information System (e.g. BestCare)
• Area specific equipment
• Work-stream leads
• All involved internal disciplines (clinical and non)
• Patients and their family members
• Carry out detailed instructions
• Working with physically challenged/ immobile patients and other challenging cases
• Respond appropriately to supervision, coworkers and work situations
• The ability to sustain an ordinary routine without special supervision
• Physical Endurance
• Psychological strains
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required
• Safe Practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Work Experience: NASCDP - Nursing -Allied Health Saudi Career development (Training program) 

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

English Language: Level – I – Essential

Computer : Level II – Essential

Physiotherapy