The Senior Physiotherapist will lead and coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities through a community-based approach. The role includes assessment, therapy planning, direct service delivery, mentoring community rehabilitation workers (CRWs) and junior physiotherapists, and creating a road map / protocols to ensure effective and quality rehabilitation services at community and institution level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Assessment Intervention
- Conduct detailed physiotherapy assessments for children and adults with disabilities (orthopaedic, neurological, developmental, etc.).
- Develop individualised rehabilitation plans (IRP) with transparent goals, timelines, and home-based exercise plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions (exercise therapy, neuro-developmental techniques, postural management, gait training, pain management, etc.).
- Prescribe and guide on mobility aids and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, calipers, orthoses, etc.).
- Monitor progress regularly and revise treatment plans based on outcomes.
2. Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Outreach
- Plan and implement community-based rehabilitation services in coordination with field teams.
- Conduct community screening camps for early identification of persons with disabilities.
- Provide home-based therapy guidelines and demonstrate exercises to caregivers and family members.
- Ensure follow-up of beneficiaries at community level through CRWs and local volunteers.
- Promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in Anganwadi centres, schools, and community activities (if relevant to your program).
3. Road Map / Protocols for Physiotherapists CRWs
- Develop a practical road map for physiotherapists and community rehab workers to deliver effective services, including:
- Standard assessment formats and checklists
- Easy treatment protocols for common conditions
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📌 Sr.Physiotherapist (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 Bengaluru
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