Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment and Therapy Planning
- Assess physiotherapy needs of elderly individuals referred through home visits, Virtual OPD consultations, or geriatric units.
- Design individualized and tailored physiotherapy plans.
- Modify therapy plans based on progress, comfort, and feedback from elderly individuals and caregivers.

2. Physiotherapy Service Delivery
- Provide physiotherapy services through:
- Home-based physiotherapy for immobile and bedridden elderly
- Community-based group therapy sessions
- Deliver safe, age-appropriate exercises focusing on mobility, pain reduction, joint flexibility, circulation, and functional independence.
- Support prevention of complications such as joint stiffness, reduced mobility, and bedsores.

1. Bedridden and Limited-Mobility Care
- Plan and conduct gentle bedside physiotherapy including passive movements, stretching, breathing exercises, and positioning techniques.
- Monitor physical response and escalate cases requiring medical attention or referral.

2. Family and Caregiver Engagement




- Educate family members and caregivers on prescribed exercises and supportive techniques.
- Encourage active family participation to improve long-term outcomes.

3. Coordination and Teamwork
- Work closely with Community Officers and Cluster Coordinators for scheduling, logistics, and follow-up visits.
- Coordinate with doctors through Virtual OPD for assessment, referrals, and treatment guidance.
- Participate in group therapy planning and field-based interventions.

4. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, therapy plans, sessions conducted, and patient progress.
- Provide regular updates to the program team as per reporting formats and timelines.
- Support monitoring and evaluation through documentation of outcomes and improvements.

5. Ethical and Qualified Practice
- Adhere strictly to program SOPs, safety guidelines, and ethical standards.
- Respect the dignity, privac

📌 Physiotherapist - Geriatric & Community-based Care (Pune)
🏢 Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links (SCHOOL)
📍 Pune