04 Nov
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The Association of People With Disability
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India
04 Nov
The Association of People With Disability
India
Rehabilitation and Community-Based Rehabilitation
• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for children and adults with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans based on functional needs.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions for neurological, developmental, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal conditions and also address the needs of 21 disabilities.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on regular evaluations.
• Deliver physiotherapy services at Community Rehabilitation Centers (CRCs), schools, Anganwadi Centers, and beneficiaries' homes.
• Promote functional independence and community participation of persons with disabilities.
• Support disability inclusion initiatives within the community. Caregiver and Family Empowerment
• Train parents and caregivers in home-based therapy, positioning, handling, transfers, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Develop easy-to-follow home exercise programs.
• Strengthen caregiver confidence to continue rehabilitation independently. Early Identification and Early Intervention
• Screen children aged 0–8 years for developmental delays and disabilities.
• Provide early intervention services to enhance developmental outcomes. Assistive Devices and Accessibility
• Refer and Assess beneficiaries for appropriate assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames, orthoses, and adaptive equipment along with AAT team.
• Participate in assessment camps and assistive device distribution programs.
• Educate beneficiaries and caregivers on the proper use and maintenance of assistive devices. Coordination and Networking
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Special Educators, Psychologists, Medical Officers,
and Community Coordinators. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate beneficiary records, assessment reports, therapy notes, and follow-up documentation.
• Update beneficiary information in the organization's Management Information System (MIS).
• Submit monthly reports, field visit reports, and program updates on time. Monitoring and Quality Improvement
• Participate in case reviews, supervision visits, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and rehabilitation standards.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and documentation of program outcomes. Requirements Educational Qualification
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – Mandatory.
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – Preferred.
• Registration with the State Physiotherapy Council (preferred). Experience
• 0 to 1 years of experience in physiotherapy or rehabilitation services.
• Experience working with NGOs, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Early Intervention, pediatric rehabilitation, or disability programs are desirable.
• Fresh graduates with a robust interest in community rehabilitation are encouraged to apply. Essential Skills
· Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
· Knowledge of pediatric, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
· Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently in community settings.
· Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
· Computer proficiency (MS Office and MIS).
· Willingness to travel extensively within the project area.
· Commitment to disability inclusion, community participation, and a rights-based approach. Benefits As per organization norm. 1. PF 2. Medical insurance 3. Gratuity 4. Travel and mobile allowance
📌 Physiotherapist (India)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 India