12 Aug
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The Association of People With Disability
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Bengaluru
12 Aug
The Association of People With Disability
Bengaluru
Job Purpose:
To deliver comprehensive, person-centred physiotherapy services to persons with disabilities (PwDs) across various age groups and clinical conditions in mobile and community-based settings. The role requires a blend of clinical expertise, community engagement, and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough physiotherapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapy sessions (average duration: 20–30 minutes) at homes, schools, and mobile rehab units.
- Deliver care for a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and geriatric impairments.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (rehabilitation therapists, coordinators, medical professionals) for integrated service delivery.
- Train caregivers and families on home-based rehabilitation and functional mobility techniques.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and case documentation for each beneficiary.
- Monitor progress, revise treatment plans as needed, and conduct periodic functional outcome evaluations.
- Participate in community health camps, disability awareness, and sensitization programs.
- Ensure follow-up care and liaise with hospitals, diagnostic centers, and health professionals for referrals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT)
(Specialization in Neurology, Pediatrics, or Community-Based Rehabilitation preferred)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in field-based physiotherapy or working with PwDs.
- Prior experience in mobile/community health models preferred.
- Proficiency in Kannada is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical skills in musculoskeletal, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation.
- Excellent patient handling and therapeutic communication skills.
- Good understanding of assistive devices, mobility aids, and adaptive rehabilitation.
- Ability to document and maintain clinical records systematically.
- Training and capacity-building skills to support caregivers and field workers.
- Team player with collaborative attitude across diverse qualified groups.
- Technological familiarity with digital documentation, if required.
Flexibility:
- Willingness to travel daily across rural and urban locations using a mobile rehab van.
- Adaptability to variable work environments ( Anganwadi, government health centers).
- Ability to manage a dynamic schedule with field visits, camps, and community events.
- Readiness to work beyond standard hours in case of community needs or special events.
Requirements
Stroke Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
Amputee Rehabilitation
Orthopedic & Post-operative Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Management
Falls Prevention
Elderly Care & Functional Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment
📌 PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 Bengaluru