Physiotherapist

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital; Ullal; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital in Mangalore, Karnataka, invites a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our on-site team in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, and post‑operative cases.

The role requires collaboration with doctors, nurses and allied health staff, plus educating patients on home exercises and lifestyle changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT) with valid registration.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, diagnosis of impairments, treatment planning and delivery of therapies.
• Experience or interest in musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Clear communication and empathetic patient counselling; home-based care instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical conditions and set functional goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Carry out therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and electrotherapy as appropriate.
• Document findings and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and allied health professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Home exercise instruction

Continuing education

Education

BPT/MPT with valid registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company Description Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital is a famous hospital based in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Located close to academic and research facilities, it offers opportunities for collaboration and professional growth. The organization is committed to providing community-oriented, ethical, and high-quality healthcare services. Team members can expect a supportive environment that values learning, multidisciplinary practice, and patient-centered care.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Physiotherapist role under department of PHYSICAL MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION. The Physiotherapist will assess patients’ physical conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-surgical cases. Day-to-day tasks include conducting physical examinations, documenting findings, setting functional goals, and performing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and electrotherapy as appropriate. The role involves close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care and safe rehabilitation. The Physiotherapist will also educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications, while maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications

• Formal education and licensing: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT) from a recognized institution, with valid registration from the appropriate professional council.
• Clinical assessment and treatment: Strong skills in patient assessment, diagnosis of functional impairments, treatment planning, and delivery of therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
• Rehabilitation and specialty practice: Experience or interest in musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic, and post-operative rehabilitation in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Patient communication and education: Ability to communicate clear, provide empathetic patient counselling, and deliver easy-to-understand instructions for home-based care.
• Interdisciplinary teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams, and contribute to coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Professional conduct and documentation: Strong attention to detail for clinical documentation, adherence to ethical standards, and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Additional beneficial skills: Basic computer literacy for electronic medical records, familiarity with evidence-based practice, willingness to participate in continuing education, and proficiency in local languages alongside English.