Physiotherapist
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Total years of experience :5 years, 8 Months
As a Physiotherapist at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, specializing in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, geriatric, and respiratory care, you will play a vital role in enhancing the mobility, function, and quality of life for patients across various clinical settings. Working within the dynamic environment of the hospital's musculoskeletal department, orthopaedic wards, geriatric unit, and respiratory clinic, you will assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, respiratory function, and mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assessment and Diagnosis:
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and respiratory function, utilizing standardized evaluation tools and clinical judgment.
Perform comprehensive physical examinations to identify impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions.
-Collaborate with medical professionals to interpret diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and medical history to formulate accurate treatment plans.
-Treatment Planning and Implementation:
Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs, goals, and clinical presentation.
-Administer a variety of physiotherapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, mobilization, and modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.
-Provide education to patients and their families on injury prevention, self-management strategies, and techniques for promoting optimal musculoskeletal health and respiratory function.
-Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation:
Provide rehabilitation services to patients recovering from orthopaedic surgeries, fractures, joint replacements, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Implement progressive exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and functional mobility.
-Utilize hands-on techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and therapeutic taping to reduce pain, restore joint mobility, and enhance tissue healing.
Geriatric Rehabilitation:
-Assess and address the unique needs of elderly patients, including age-related musculoskeletal changes, balance impairments, and functional decline.
Design individualized rehabilitation programs to optimize mobility, independence, and safety in activities of daily living.
-Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex medical and psychosocial factors impacting geriatric patients' rehabilitation outcomes.
-Respiratory Care:
Evaluate and treat patients with respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, and post-operative respiratory complications. Provide chest physiotherapy techniques, breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to improve respiratory function and promote effective breathing patterns.
-Documentation and Communication:
Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of assessment findings, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress in electronic medical records.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, facilitate discharge planning, and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical status, including range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, balance, and functional abilities.
Evaluate patients' response to treatment interventions and adjust therapy plans accordingly.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant medical history and diagnostic information.
Treatment Planning and Implementation:
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and medical considerations.
Administer therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and other modalities to improve strength, mobility, and functional independence.
Provide respiratory and cardiovascular physiotherapy interventions for patients in the ICU, including breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, and early mobilization protocols.
Employ specialized techniques for neurological rehabilitation, such as neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), Bobath concept, and functional electrical stimulation (FES).
Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines and research findings to optimize treatment outcomes.
Patient Education and Support:
Educate patients and their families about rehabilitation goals, exercises, and strategies for maximizing recovery.
Foster a supportive and empowering environment to encourage active participation in therapy sessions.
Provide guidance on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and community resources for continued progress after discharge.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other team members to coordinate care and ensure holistic patient management.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment goals as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessment findings, treatment interventions, and patient outcomes in electronic medical records.
Quality Improvement and Professional Development:
Stay abreast of advances in physiotherapy practice, particularly in the fields of ICU management and neurorehabilitation.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of rehabilitation services and optimizing patient outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses.