Physiotherapist

About NH:

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients

Job Responsibilities:

- To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients.

- To establish goals and policies for the physical therapy section of the physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department

- To establish reporting procedures and types of records to be maintained.

- To compile statistical data from experts.

- To consult with physicians regarding treatments and schedules patients for treatment in accordance with available personnel and equipment.

- To assign cases to Jr. therapist (In case, if any), indicating type and specifications of treatment, type of equipment or therapeutic devices required.

- To observe personnel in performance of duties to evaluate efficiency, skill, abilities and attitudes toward fellow workers and patients for use in recommending personal actions and determining effectiveness of methods.

- To introduce and demonstrate new techniques.

- To observe patients' actions and reactions to prescribed treatment and evaluate progress.

- To train new personnel; lecture students and nurses to discuss and evaluate patients' condition, progress, and plans for further therapy.

- To instruct and demonstrate to outpatients exercises to be performed at home.

- To prepare treatment charges for Financial Management Department for inclusion with patient’s charges. Submit annual reports and budget requests.

- To maintain inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment.

- To process requisition repairs for equipment and facilities.

- To design and Implement Community outreach Program.

Candidate Requirements:

- Verbal Ability/Communication Skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the supervisor or head of the department.

- To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem solving/ Decision-making

- To think independently and exercise own judgment.

- Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.

- Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the Doctors and the other related departmental personnel.

- Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively.

- Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel.

- Affinity to work in team.

- Enthusiasm.