Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist

Hospis Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospis Malaysia is seeking a Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based PT/OT services to palliative care patients at home or within Hospis Malaysia. You will work autonomously within the clinical team to deliver comprehensive care and to support the development of PT/OT services.

You will assess physical, psychological and functional skills, design holistic management plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Holistic assessment of patients and carers in home or Hospice Malaysia.
• Develop holistic management plan for PT/OT needs.
• Autonomous clinical work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy and occupational therapy services in patients' homes or Hospis Malaysia.
• Undertake PT assessment addressing physical, psychological, and functional skills.
• Identify patient and carer needs to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Deliver interventions for anxiety, breathlessness, and fatigue.
• Collaborate with OT to assess equipment needs and training on usage.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of assessments and interventions.
• Educate clinical team on PT/OT interventions and role in palliative care.
• Participate in audits and stay updated on palliative care developments.

Job description

Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist

To provide an evidence-based physiotherapy (PT) / occupational therapy (OT) service to palliative care patients in their home or in Hospis Malaysia focusing on adaptation and rehabilitation.

To assist in the development and evaluation of the PT / OT service.

To work autonomously with clinical team to contribute to exemplary care for patients and their families.

To be a resource and support to other the clinical team by offering PT / OT knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities

Clinical

As part of the multi-professional team, contribute to the holistic assessment of patients and their carers in the home or in Hospice Malaysia and develop a holistic management plan

To undertake PT assessment, addressing the patient’s physical, psychological and functional skills.

Identify the abilities and needs for patients and carers plan, implement and evaluate the care provided.

Help patient identify their goals and plan treatment accordingly

Provide Specific interventions for anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue

Work with Occupational Therapy to assess need for equipment and provide teaching on use of equipment

Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and carers

Maintain a high standard of documentation of clinical assessment and interventions in the patients notes

Others

Teach the clinical team to provide simple physiotherapy / occupational therapy interventions

Provide Education on the role of physiotherapy / occupational therapy in palliative care to attachment students and doctors.

Participate in the audit of clinical care.

Remain up-to-date on developments nationally and internationally in physiotherapy / occupational therapy related to palliative care

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Hospis Malaysia provides professional palliative care service to patients with life-limiting illnesses since 1991 and constantly requires a team of dedicated staff in the medical and non-medical positions to ensure the sustainability of our services to those in need.

Hospis Malaysia provides professional palliative care service to patients with life-limiting illnesses since 1991 and constantly requires a team of dedicated staff in the medical and non-medical positions to ensure the sustainability of our services to those in need.

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