JOB DESCRIPTION

Head of Physiotherapy Department

Department: Physiotherapy / Rehabilitation
Designation: Head of Physiotherapy
Reports To: Medical Superintendent / Hospital Administrator
Supervises: Physiotherapy In-charge, Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians and Support Staff

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Physiotherapy Department, ensure quality patient care, supervise clinical and administrative activities, and maintain compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and applicable healthcare standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Management

- Oversee physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and patient progress monitoring.
- Ensure that patient care follows approved clinical protocols and evidence-based practices.
- Supervise complex cases and coordinate with consultants and other clinical departments.
- Ensure appropriate patient safety, infection prevention, and documentation practices.

B. Departmental Administration

- Develop departmental policies, SOPs, clinical protocols, and work instructions.
- Prepare duty rosters, allocate responsibilities, and monitor staff performance.
- Manage departmental workload, resources, equipment, and consumables.
- Coordinate with hospital administration for budgeting, staffing, and service development.

C. Quality and Patient Safety

- Monitor departmental quality indicators, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Ensure proper maintenance of patient records, treatment charts, and registers.
- Conduct internal audits and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor incident reporting, risk management, and compliance with applicable accreditation requirements.

D. Staff Management and Training

- Conduct staff performance reviews and competency assessments.
- Organize training,



continuing professional development, and clinical education.
- Ensure staff follow professional ethics, confidentiality, and hospital policies.
- Identify training needs and support professional development.

E. Coordination and Reporting

- Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff, administration, and other departments.
- Review departmental reports, statistics, and performance indicators.
- Attend management meetings and submit periodic departmental reports.
- Support inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.

3. Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized institution.
- Master's degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) preferred.
- Valid skilled registration, wherever applicable.
- Relevant clinical and departmental management experience as per hospital policy.

4. Required Competencies

- Clinical leadership and decision-making.
- Team management and communication.
- Quality improvement and patient safety.
- Planning, coordination, and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of physiotherapy standards and healthcare regulations.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Patient satisfaction and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Compliance with clinical protocols and documentation.
- Departmental audit performance.
- Staff competency and training compliance.
- Equipment availability and maintenance compliance.
- Timely submission of reports and effective resource utilization.

6. Accountability

The Head of Physiotherapy is accountable for the overall clinical governance, operational performance, staff supervision, and quality of services provided by the Physiotherapy Department, within the scope of professional practice and delegated authority.

Location:
Devanika Hospital & Research Center
Tupudana, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Physiotherapy Head (India)
🏢 Devanika Hospital
📍 India