Physiotherapist ( ROW)

The Association of People with Disability; Yadgir; Sur place; INR 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Association of People with Disability invites a physiotherapist to support rural Karnataka communities. You will run mobile clinical screenings, neurological and musculoskeletal assessments at village camps and schools, and design customized therapy plans for conditions common in rural settings.

You will manage mobile units, oversee equipment, and coordinate with local caregivers and NGO staff to deliver holistic, patient-centered care, while documenting progress for donors.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapist with BPT and valid licensure to practice.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in CBR or NGO health programs.
• Fluency in Kannada is mandatory for rural Yadgir communication.
• Willingness to travel daily across rural terrains and work flexibly.

Responsabilités

• Conduct mobile clinical screenings, neurological assessments, and musculoskeletal evaluations at village camps, government schools, Anganwadis, and remote settlements.
• Design and deliver doorstep rehabilitation therapy plans for conditions common in rural settings.
• Oversee and maintain therapeutic equipment in the RoW vehicle and manage mobile units.
• Identify patient needs for assistive devices, take measurements, and train patients on proper usage.
• Educate and train family members and empower local caregivers.
• Work with field coordinators, community social workers, and visiting medical professionals to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Maintain daily field session records and contribute to monthly impact reports for donors.

Connaissances

Kannada language fluency

Travel readiness

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT)

Description du poste

The Association of People with Disability | Full time

CommunityOutreach & Screenings: Conduct mobileclinical screenings, neurological assessments, and musculoskeletal evaluationsat village camps, government schools, Anganwadis, and remote settlements.

DoorstepRehabilitation Therapy: Design anddeliver customized treatment plans for conditions common in rural settings,including cerebral palsy, post-stroke paralysis, spinal injuries, and chronicmusculoskeletal pain from manual labor.

Mobile UnitManagement: Oversee and maintain thetherapeutic equipment carried inside the RoW vehicle, including portableelectrotherapy machines (TENS/Ultrasound), mobility aids, and exercise gear.

AssistiveDevice Coordination: Identify patient needs forcustomized assistive devices (calipers, crutches, wheelchairs), take accuratemeasurements, and train patients on their proper usage.

EmpoweringLocal Caregivers: Educate and train family members,

MultidisciplinaryTeamwork: Work closely with the NGO’s fieldcoordinators, community social workers, and visiting medical professionals toprovide holistic, patient-centered care.

Social ImpactDocumentation: Maintain meticulous records ofdaily field sessions, patient progress charts, and community demographic datato help generate impact reports for NGO donors and stakeholders. Submit monthlyreports.

Requirements

RequiredQualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognizedinstitution.

Licensure: Valid registration with the relevant state or nationalphysiotherapy council.

LanguageSkills: Fluency in spoken Kannada ismandatory to communicate effectively, build trust, and deliver trainingwithin rural Yadgir communities.

Experience: 1–3 years of clinical experience, with a strong preferencefor candidates who have worked in Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), ruralhealth camps, or NGO health programs.

FieldAdaptability: High willingness to travel daily inthe organizational transit vehicle across rural terrains and work flexibly invaried community settings (e.g., village squares, community halls, smallhomes).

Core ValueAlignment: Deep empathy, cultural sensitivity,patience, and a strong commitment to rural development and social justice.