ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION
REPORTS TO: Director of Rehabilitation
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide administrative management for the Rehabilitation Department and provide leadership and supervision for both Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants to conduct a functional assessment and physical evaluation of patients self referred or referred from a Physician. Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to maximize function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Educational Requirements:
A diploma or degree in Physical Therapy from a recognised educational institution
Current license of practice in country of origin with ability to obtain a DHA license
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Professional Experience:
– Minimum 7 years postgraduate clinical practice experience in which 3 years should be in a supervisory/ managerial role
– Current knowledge and skill in use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, excel)
– Experience in promoting private sector physical therapy facility
– Demonstrate continuing education in the physical therapy field in the past 5 years.
– Experience in conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Clinical Duties
– Performs all duties in an effective and professional manner, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
– Perform appropriate and comprehensive evaluations using accepted protocols.
– Follow departmental policies and procedures in terms of maintaining an accurate record of patient’s attendance, frequency and content of notes.
– Use selected measurement procedures, such as joint ROM tests, manual muscle tests and functional and coordination tests.
– Identify treatment goals, and establish an appropriate treatment program.
– Apply supportive and assistive devices accurately and in such a manner as to avoid possible harm to the patient or damage to the equipment.
– Involve the patient and/or family in the treatment goal setting, obtaining their consent and understanding.
– Apply appropriate modalities, at correct dosages, and to the correct length and intensity, as deemed necessary by initial and ongoing patient evaluation.
– Assist in clerical duties with the Physical Therapy Department
– Attend and participate in Directors meetings and other hospital meetings and committee in the absence of, or as requested by the Director.:
