Rehabilitation

MHRDM 2011-2014

Medhavi Srivastava 53
Prasad Marathe 52 Priti Kulkarni 46

Gautam Khanna 43
Tarun Koshi 45 Priyank Khokare 44

Mukesh Kureel 47
Pooja Marathe 51

Introduction
The job of a physiotherapist is very challenging. Prevention, Restoration and Rehabilitation are some

of his functions. They are qualified to perform a history and physical examination. Promotion of fitness and healthcare Prevention of disabilities Identifying causes for dysfunction (like pain, muscle tightness) Treatment and rehabilitation of dysfunctions

Physiotherapist Hospital

Job Description Adheres to departmental policies Handles both outpatients and inpatient treatment. Escorts residents to physiotherapy department, if required. Assess the physical condition of patients Uses a range of techniques to strengthen and stretch muscles and joints to improve patient mobility. Performs spinal and peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation.

Job Specification
1. Knowledge Physiotherapy Degree or Diploma essential recognized by IAP. Having a sound knowledge of equipment used in the treatment. 2. Experience At least four years experience (2 years post registration and 2 years at senior level

3. Skills/Abilities Team sprit combined with understanding of and commitment to multi-disciplinary working Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgemental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries

 Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative

care Committed to the ethos of Lewis-Manning Hospice. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Coordination/managing flexibility of work load of day hospice and lymphoedema patients for the smooth running of the whole physiotherapy service.

Selection Procedure in Hospital

Kaushal Hospital, Thane for Physio-Therapist Advertisement in News Paper
Degree in Physio-Therapy (4 Years Degree course of

Council of Physio-Therapy).
Nearby location preferable. Relevant Experience of 5-10 years.

Receipt of Applications: Short listing is done based on above criteria Preliminary Interview: Application Blank is got filled up of shortlisted candidates. Along with Collection of all relevant documents like Degree certificate, previous experience. All papers are properly documented and separate file is prepared of shortlisted candidates. This is useful for contacting.

Second Interview : Further short listing is done basis of following: Relevant experience Reference checks and Suitability to Doctors on management of hospital.

Final Selection by Interview

After interview by Doctors on Management of hospital candidate is selected for the post of Physio-therapist.

Physio-therapist is appointed on share basis

The physio-therapist is not taken on hospital role but

taken on share basis and fees are shared on basis of sittings done for patients between him and hospital.
It is not full time job but they are called on need basis

and fees are shared on hour basis on actual collection from patients.
Currently there are two physio-therapist selected by

hospital and are called whenever required after fixing up appointments.

Limitations and comparative analysis

After enquiring with them why they are not appointed on

role i.e. salary basis instead of share of fees basis, they told they will not able to justify the salary suiting to their experience and requirements.
The numbers of patients are not huge so that we can keep

them occupied and taking them on role is not affordable to hospital.

Therefore it is practical and affordable to call them on need

and share basis suitable to both.

Physiotherapist - Sports & Exercise Job Description

Will be trained in the use of special equipments.
Will be responsible for doing the gait analysis, neck

and back strengthening, muscle strength and power assessment. Assisting in treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Assisting in exercise therapy in all medical conditions.

 To Adhere to the Physiotherapy Code of Ethics &

Professional Conduct. Maximise a patients functional independence through thorough assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation Maintain & develop Current Knowledge of Evidence based Practice, developing Specialist Knowledge of Particular Conditions & Patient types through peer review & External Courses. To be responsible for their health & safety as per hospital norms.

Job Specifications Sports & Exercise

1. Knowledge

Physiotherapy MPT Degree essential Qualifications accredited by a recognized professional body such as The Society of Sports Therapists is preferable withrelevant work experience. 2. Experience Experiencein sports injury clinics, with professional and amateur sports teams or clubs, health and fitness clubs and sports and leisure centers

Able to form good relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

3. Skills/Abilities Good interpersonal skills Physical fitness Conscientious Able to form good relationships with people from diverse backgrounds Able to deal sensitively and flexibly with injured clients Encouraging and motivating

Selection Process
1. Preliminary Written Assessment
This assessment is based on multiple choice questions

and situational based questions. Logical Thinking questions 2. Interview Face to Face interview Cross check of the relevant qualification from affiliated colleges of IAP(Indian Association of Physiotherapist)

3. Selection Overall scores are taken in to consideration for the selection process from Preliminary Written Assessment and Interview.

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
Job Description Have the skills for assessing and diagnosing a range of complex patient conditions appropriate treatment and range of options by doing the gait analysis, neck and back strengthening, muscle strength and power assessment. Provide regular updates to advise staff and volunteers regarding the safe handling of patients

 Will be trained in the use of special equipments.

To ensure that Patient Confidentiality is maintained at

all times. Attend rounds with consultants and ensure inter departmental co ordination Handling Patient files & documents.

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Job Specifications

Have the skills for assessing and diagnosing a range of

complex patient conditions appropriate treatment and range of options by doing the gait analysis, neck and back strengthening, muscle strength and power assessment. Provide regular updates to advise staff and volunteers regarding the safe handling of patients

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Job Specifications

Knowledge
Experience Skills/Abilities

Selection Process
Interview
Resume scanning Preliminary Interview with Administrator

Secondary Interview with Director