PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

At MBHS, The Physiotherapy technologist:

• Support the FQM Work rehabilitation Coordinator and fitness and wellness coordinator in implementing evidence based preventative, rehabilitative and wellness programs for employees.
• Provide physiotherapy care and wellness programs to employees when needed and or requested by FQM Work rehabilitation Coordinator and FQM Fitness and wellness Coordinator.
  The Physiotherapy technologist will understand and demonstrate skills required to support the clients in all aspects of physical wellness and rehabilitation. He/she must maintain the confidentiality of the company and its staff at all times and adheres to the Mary Begg Health Services Code of Conduct.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist the Work rehabilitation coordinator and FQM Fitness and wellness coordinator in the implementation of rehabilitation and exercise sessions to employees.
• Demonstrate knowledge and training in the application of physical rehabilitative and wellness interventions including individual and group exercise instructing, functional rehabilitation and work conditioning and hardening.
• Demonstrate knowledge and training in the safe use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic life support including CPR and other first aid techniques since they work with medically high risk clients.
• Collaborate with OH Physiotherapist, Work rehabilitation coordinator and Fitness and wellness coordinator in conducting high quality evidence based standard patient assessments.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies of MBHS by making sure that the therapy rooms are clean and tidy, used equipment has been properly sanitised and stored as well as exercising proper hand hygiene.
• Carry out one to one and small groups’ interventions under the direction of the OH Physiotherapist, Work rehabilitation coordinator and FQM Fitness coordinator.
• Observe and regularly monitor patients’ progress using standardized outcome measures and report to OH physiotherapist, Work rehabilitation coordinator and FQM Fitness & wellness Coordinator.
• Ensure all patient documentation is complete, legible and filed in the patient’s medical folder per MBHS procedure.
• Assist the Work rehabilitation coordinator and FQM Fitness and wellness coordinator in carrying out departmental stock control, ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring equipment and reporting faulty equipment as outlined by local departmental policies and procedures.
• Carry out clerical duties as outlined by local departmental policies and procedures and when required/ instructed including filing, answering telephone, recording statistics, photocopying.
• Undertake training and further learning to develop the personal skills required to improve the standard of patient care

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

• Must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy or country equivalent.
• Any fitness training and certification will be an added advantage
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) and have a valid license to practice.
• 2 years work experience
• High computer literacy