Physiotherapist

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

This healthcare professional is expected to provide physiotherapy services to injured Crewmembers to facilitate their optimal return to duty.

This person shall assist the Staff Captain, Senior Doctor, Doctor and Chief Nurse and Nurse in shipboard health-related matters by providing advice intended to diminish traumatic injuries and cumulative traumatic disorders, so as to improve the physical wellbeing of our Crewmembers. In order to consistently exceed target injury reductions and accelerate return to duty amongst Crewmembers, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Basic Function:

Provide onboard physiotherapy diagnostic evaluations, prescribe physiotherapy programs for injured Crewmembers, and monitor exercise programs to restore the health of injured Crewmembers.

To join this team, candidates must have the appropriate licences and registration and at least three years of post-graduate experience in areas that include Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice (for doctors); or at least three years of post-graduate experience in Accident & Emergency, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, or High Dependency Care (for nurses).

Qualifications

• Previous working experience as a Physiotherapist for 3 years.
• MA degree in Physiotherapy or similar relevant field.
• Outstanding patient management skills.
• Compassionate and friendly personality.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

• Diploma / degree from an accredited Physiotherapist school or university.
• Valid Physiotherapist license from country or state/province of origin is required.