Job Description: Home Care Physiotherapist

Position: Home Care Physiotherapist
Department: Operations – Outreach
Location: WohlPhysio – Kochi Branches / Patient Locations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Home Care Coordinator / Outreach Head / Operations Head

1. Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused Home Care Physiotherapist to provide professional physiotherapy services at patients’ homes. The role involves conducting home-based assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and caregivers.

The physiotherapist will work with patients who require rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological, geriatric, post-operative, and other physical conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, punctuality, and the ability to deliver safe, high-quality care in a home environment.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable travelling to patient locations, working independently, maintaining accurate clinical records, and coordinating with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

2. Key Responsibilities2.1 Patient Assessment and Evaluation

- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments at patients’ homes.
- Review medical history, diagnosis, functional limitations, pain levels, mobility, muscle strength, balance, and activities of daily living.
- Assess the home environment for mobility barriers, fall risks, and rehabilitation-related safety concerns.
- Establish appropriate short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals in consultation with the patient and caregiver.
- Perform periodic reassessments to measure progress and modify treatment goals.

2.2 Home-Based Treatment and Rehabilitation

- Develop and implement individualized home physiotherapy treatment plans.
- Provide rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological, geriatric, sports-related, and post-operative conditions, as clinically appropriate.
- Deliver appropriate interventions, including:
- Therapeutic exercises and strengthening programs
- Manual therapy and soft-tissue techniques
- Mobility and flexibility training
- Balance, coordination, and gait training
- Functional rehabilitation and activities of daily living training
- Stroke and neurological rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Fall prevention and mobility improvement
- Myofascial release and other specialized techniques, where indicated and appropriately trained
- Use portable therapeutic equipment when required and available, following clinical protocols.
- Adapt treatment techniques to the patient's condition, functional capacity, available space, and home workplace.
- Monitor patient response and modify treatment plans based on clinical progress.

2.3 Patient and Caregiver Education

- Educate patients and caregivers about the condition, rehabilitation goals, and expected recovery process.
- Demonstrate home exercise programs and ensure patients and caregivers understand how to perform them safely.
- Guide caregivers on safe patient handling, transfers, positioning, mobility assistance, and fall prevention.
- Provide advice on posture, ergonomics, activity modification, and prevention of further complications.
- Encourage patient participation, exercise adherence, and continuity of rehabilitation between sessions.

2.4 Home Visit Planning and Coordination

- Attend scheduled home visits punctually and adhere to the assigned daily schedule.
- Coordinate with the Home Care Coordinator or concerned Branch Head regarding patient allocation, visit schedules, rescheduling, and follow-ups.




- Plan travel efficiently between patient locations and communicate delays or scheduling issues promptly.
- Confirm appointments and maintain professional communication with patients and caregivers.
- Report missed appointments, cancellations, patient unavailability, and other service-related issues to the concerned coordinator.
- Ensure continuity of care during follow-up visits and communicate any changes in patient condition to the clinical team.

2.5 Documentation and Clinical Records

- Maintain accurate and timely records for every home care patient.
- Document initial assessments, treatment provided, patient response, progress, and future treatment plans.
- Record home visits, attendance, follow-ups, and other required service details in the designated system.
- Maintain treatment plans and progress notes according to organizational documentation standards.
- Complete patient records within the prescribed timelines.
- Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality in all physical and digital records.

2.6 Patient Experience and Professional Conduct

- Build respectful, trustworthy, and professional relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Communicate treatment plans and clinical recommendations clearly.
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and sensitivity when working with elderly, dependent, or neurologically impaired patients.
- Respect the patient's home, privacy, preferences, and personal boundaries.
- Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and appropriate conduct during home visits.
- Address patient concerns professionally and escalate clinical or service-related issues when necessary.
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and positive patient experience throughout the rehabilitation journey.

2.7 Team Collaboration and Clinical Coordination

- Coordinate with the Home Care Coordinator, Branch Head, Clinical Head, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals when required.
- Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.
- Communicate significant changes in the patient's condition, functional status, or rehabilitation needs to the concerned clinical team.
- Seek clinical guidance or escalate cases when a patient's condition requires further assessment or medical attention.
- Support continuity of care when patients transition between home care and clinic-based services.

2.8 Quality, Safety, and Compliance

- Follow organizational SOPs, clinical protocols, infection-control measures, and patient safety guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate hand hygiene and safe handling of equipment during home visits.
- Identify and report potential risks in the home environment.
- Follow safe patient transfer, mobility assistance, and fall-prevention practices.
- Work within professional competence and refer or escalate cases when clinically indicated.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and internal training programs.
- Maintain ethical standards and comply with organizational policies.

2.9 Additional Responsibilities

- Participate in community health camps, awareness programs, and rehabilitation initiatives when assigned.
- Support patient education activities and rehabilitation-related content when required.




- Assist in promoting WohlPhysio's home care physiotherapy services professionally and ethically.
- Participate in internal training and continuous professional development programs.
- Perform other clinical and operational responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority within the scope of the role.

3. Required Qualifications

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized institution.
- Valid professional registration or licence, as applicable.
- Additional certifications in neurological rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, manual therapy, or other relevant specialties will be an advantage.

4. Experience

- Freshers and experienced physiotherapists may apply.
- Experience in home care, orthopaedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, geriatric care, stroke rehabilitation, or post-operative rehabilitation will be an advantage.
- Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to work in a home-based care environment and travel to assigned patient locations.

5. Key Skills and Competencies

- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
- Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation principles.
- Competence in exercise prescription, mobility training, and functional rehabilitation.
- Good communication and caregiver education skills.
- Empathy and a patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with the clinical team.
- Effective time management, punctuality, and scheduling skills.
- Problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Accurate documentation and reporting skills.
- Professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
- Willingness to travel to patient locations as required.
- Ability to adapt rehabilitation programs to different home environments.

6. Performance Expectations

The Home Care Physiotherapist will be expected to maintain:

- High standards of clinical care and patient safety.
- Punctuality and adherence to assigned home visit schedules.
- Completion of scheduled visits and timely communication of cancellations or delays.
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Patient satisfaction, engagement, and adherence to treatment.
- Regular monitoring and reporting of patient progress.
- Effective caregiver education and follow-up.
- Compliance with clinical SOPs and organizational policies.
- Professional behaviour and confidentiality during home visits.
- Efficient coordination with the Home Care Coordinator and clinical team.
- Continuous improvement in clinical knowledge and service quality.

7. Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically competent, responsible, and self-motivated physiotherapist who is passionate about helping patients recover in the comfort of their homes. They should be comfortable working independently, travelling to assigned locations, educating caregivers, and delivering structured, outcome-oriented rehabilitation while maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient experience.

8. Why Join WohlPhysio?

- Opportunity to provide personalized, one-to-one rehabilitation care.
- Exposure to diverse orthopaedic, neurological, geriatric, and post-operative cases.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in home-based rehabilitation.
- Support from a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Opportunities for clinical learning and professional development.
- Participation in community health and rehabilitation initiatives.
- Career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' functional independence and quality of life.

Pay: From ₹264,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Home Care Physiotherapist (Kochi)
🏢 Wohl Physio International
📍 Kochi