Onboard Physiotherapist - Return-to-Duty Rehab

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a qualified physiotherapist to deliver onboard care for injured crewmembers, aiming to restore health and ensure a swift return to duty.

The clinician will work with the Staff Captain and medical team to advise on injury prevention and patient-management strategies. The role requires three years of post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice for doctors, or in Acute/Emergency and Critical Care settings for nurses, and a

Qualifications

• Must hold valid physiotherapist licensure/registration.
• Minimum three years of post-graduate experience in relevant medical fields.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide onboard physiotherapy diagnostic evaluations and prescribe programmes.
• Monitor and adjust exercise plans to promote recovery and return to duty.
• Support ship medical team and advise on injury prevention and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

MA in Physiotherapy

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a qualified physiotherapist to deliver onboard care for injured crewmembers, aiming to restore health and ensure a swift return to duty.

The clinician will work with the Staff Captain and medical team to advise on injury prevention and patient-management strategies. The role requires three years of post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice for doctors, or in Acute/Emergency and Critical Care settings for nurses, and a