Physiotherapist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Job Description

• This role is responsible for using a variety of physical techniques and therapies in the rehabilitation of patients who are suffering from illnesses, aging, disabilities and injuries in order to improve their movement and function.
• The Physiotherapist plans treatment, review recovery and conducting therapeutic exercise for patients.

Key Result Areas (KRA):
The key result areas of this role are:

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Customer Service
•  Health and Safety

Responsibilities

• Work with other physiotherapist in carrying out assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis of their condition.
• Providing support to patients by attending to their queries and giving directions as required.
• Follow clinical guidelines for the practice of physiotherapy in Lily Hospitals.
• Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Assist in daily ward rounds for in-patients, conducting complex mobilization techniques.
• Ensure that patients and relatives are appropriately informed and reassured of any discussions relating to patient procedures.
• Answer all questions and concerns of the patients, providing them with appropriate responses and putting the patient’s condition into the context of the procedure.
• Provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients and patient’s relatives to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients to maximize rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (B. Sc) Physiotherapy.
• 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.

Professional (Memberships/Certifications):

• Registration with the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP).
• A practice license from the Medical Rehabilitation Therapy Board of Nigeria.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 13th December, 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to: [email protected] using “Dietician – Benin” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Application is opened to male or female. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.