07 Aug
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Important Company of the Sector
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Anekal
07 Aug
Important Company of the Sector
Anekal
Job Description:
Job Title: Physiotherapist
– LCA
Location: Anekal
Reporting to: Project Manager / Sr. Physiotherapist
1. Job Purpose
To plan and provide physiotherapy and comprehensive
rehabilitation services for children and adults with disabilities in a community -based
approach. The role focuses on improving functional abilities, independence,
and quality of life through home -based, centre -based and community -level
interventions, in coordination with a multidisciplinary team and community
stakeholders.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Clinical Assessment and Intervention
- Conduct
detailed physiotherapy assessments for children and adults with
various disabilities (neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, developmental
delays, cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injuries, etc.).
- Develop individualized therapy plans (ITPs) with clear functional goals,
timelines, and outcome indicators.
- Provide regular physiotherapy sessions (centre -based, home -based and field
visits) using evidence -based techniques.
- Train
and guide caregivers and family members on home exercise
programmes, positioning, handling, and daily living activities.
- Monitor
and document progress of beneficiaries and modify treatment plans
as required.
B. Community -Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Activities
- Participate
in community surveys, screening camps and outreach visits to
identify people with disabilities.
- Work
closely with community workers, ASHA, Anganwadi workers, village
volunteers, and local leaders to promote early identification and
timely referral.
- Support community -based follow -up of beneficiaries to ensure continuity of
care and adherence to therapy through community rehab workers
- Promote
inclusion of persons with disabilities in Anganwadi centres, schools,
livelihood activities, and community events.
C. Assistive Devices and Mobility Aids
- Assess
the need for mobility aids and assistive devices (wheelchairs,
walkers, crutches, AFOs, splints, CP chairs, standing frames, etc.).
- Provide measurements, trial, fitting, and basic training in the use and
maintenance of assistive devices.
- Coordinate
with vendors, organisations and donors for procurement and distribution of aids and appliances with help project coordinator
- Follow
up on usage, safety, and effectiveness of mobility aids in the
community.
D. Capacity Building and Training
- Conduct training sessions for caregivers, community workers, Anganwadi
staff, teachers, and other frontline workers on:
- Basic
physiotherapy & home -based care
- Prevention
of deformities and contractures
- Safe
transfers and positioning
- Early
identification of developmental delays
- Prepare
and use IEC materials (posters, flip charts, videos, handouts) for
awareness and education.
E. Documentation, Reporting and Data Management
- Maintain accurate and updated records of assessments, intervention plans,
follow -up notes, and outcomes.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the project and donors as
required.
- Contribute
to case studies, success stories, and best practices documentation.
- Ensure
data confidentiality and ethical handling of beneficiary information.
F. Coordination and Networking
- Work
as part of a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapist, occupational
therapist, speech therapist, psychologist, social worker, special
educator, community workers).
- Coordinate
referrals to hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
specialists, government
departments and social security schemes.
- Participate
in review meetings, case conferences and community coordination
meetings.
G. Quality, Safeguarding and Compliance
- Follow clinical protocols, ethical standards and safety guidelines of the
organisation.
- Ensure child protection and safeguarding principles are followed at all
times.
- Support
the organization in maintaining project and donor compliances related to rehabilitation services.
3. Qualification and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physiotherapy (BPT / MPT) from a recognized
institution.
- Registration: Valid registration with the respective State Physiotherapy Council (as
applicable).
- Minimum 0– 1 years of experience in physiotherapy, preferably in community -based
rehabilitation / disability sector / NGO / hospital setting.
with Neuro and ortho conditions will be an added advantage.