Physiotherapist

Narayana Health; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Narayana Health in Bengaluru invites applications for a Supervisory Physiotherapist to lead the physical therapy program within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. You will oversee daily operations, set goals, coordinate with physicians, and ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to train junior staff while developing new therapy approaches. NH emphasizes affordability and patient-centric care.

Qualifications

• Verbal ability and clear communication with patients and team.
• Problem solving and decision-making in clinical settings.
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand written medical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients.
• Establish goals and policies for the physical therapy section of the physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
• Establish reporting procedures and types of records to be maintained.
• Compile statistical data from experts.
• Consult with physicians regarding treatments and schedules for patients.
• Assign cases to Jr. therapist and specify treatment requirements.
• Observe personnel to evaluate efficiency and provide feedback.
• Introduce and demonstrate new techniques.
• Observe patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Train new personnel; lecture students and nurses about patient conditions.
• Instruct patients in home exercises.
• Prepare treatment charges for Financial Management Department and submit reports.
• Maintain inventories and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Design and implement community outreach program.

Skills

Verbal ability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Planning & organization

Job description

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Reporting to: Deputy Medical Superintendent

Level: 5

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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 Companiesby 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.