Physiotherapy In-charge

Department: Physiotherapy / Rehabilitation

Designation: Physiotherapy In-charge

Reports To: Head of Physiotherapy / Medical Superintendent

Supervises: Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians and Support Staff, as assigned

1. Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day functioning of the Physiotherapy Department, coordinate patient treatment services, supervise staff activities, and ensure compliance with departmental protocols and hospital policies.
1. Key Responsibilities

A. Daily Operations

- Ensure the department opens and functions according to the approved schedule.
- Allocate patients and duties among available staff.
- Coordinate inpatient, outpatient, and bedside physiotherapy services.
- Monitor patient appointments, referrals, waiting times, and treatment schedules.
- Escalate operational issues to the Head of Physiotherapy.

B. Patient Care Coordination

- Verify physiotherapy referrals and coordinate treatment as prescribed or clinically indicated.
- Ensure timely patient assessment and treatment by appropriately qualified personnel.
- Monitor treatment continuity, patient progress, and follow-up requirements.
- Coordinate with treating doctors, nursing staff, and other departments.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of treatment and patient response.

C. Staff Supervision

- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, duty allocation, and work performance.
- Ensure staff follow approved SOPs, infection control practices, and patient safety requirements.
- Identify staff training needs and report competency concerns.
- Support orientation and on-the-job training of new staff.

D. Equipment and Inventory

- Check the availability and working condition of physiotherapy equipment.
- Maintain equipment, maintenance, and breakdown registers.




- Monitor consumables and submit indent requests as per procedure.
- Ensure protected storage, cleaning, and handling of equipment.
- Report equipment defects and prevent use of unsafe equipment.

E. Quality and Documentation

- Check the completeness of treatment records and departmental registers.
- Monitor compliance with patient identification, consent, privacy, and safety procedures.
- Assist with audits, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
- Compile daily, monthly, and other required departmental statistics.
- Report complaints, adverse incidents, and service interruptions to the Head of Physiotherapy.

1. Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized institution.
- Valid professional registration, wherever applicable.
- Relevant clinical experience as defined by hospital policy.
- Supervisory experience preferred.

1. Required Competencies

- Patient care coordination.
- Staff supervision and time management.
- Clinical documentation and reporting.
- Communication and teamwork.
- Equipment and inventory management.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely delivery of scheduled physiotherapy services.
- Completeness and accuracy of patient records.
- Staff attendance and duty-roster compliance.
- Equipment availability and maintenance follow-up.
- Compliance with SOPs and infection control practices.
- Timely reporting of departmental activities and incidents.

1. Accountability

The Physiotherapy In-charge is accountable for the daily operational coordination of the department, staff supervision as delegated, maintenance of records, and timely escalation of clinical and administrative issues to the Head of Physiotherapy.

Location:

Devanika Hospital & Research Center

Tupudana, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Physiotherapy In-charge (Tupudana)
🏢 Devanika Hospital
📍 Tupudana