Physiotherapist

About the Role

The Physiotherapist will be responsible for rehabilitation and community-based rehabilitation, caregiver and family empowerment, early identification and early intervention, assistive devices and accessibility, coordination and networking, documentation and reporting, and monitoring and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for children and adults with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans based on functional needs.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions for neurological, developmental, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal conditions, and address the needs of 21 disabilities.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on regular evaluations.
• Deliver physiotherapy services at Community Rehabilitation Centres (CRCs), schools, Anganwadi Centres, and beneficiaries' homes.
• Train parents and caregivers in home-based therapy, positioning, handling, transfers, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Develop easy-to-follow home exercise programs.
• Strengthen caregiver confidence to continue rehabilitation independently.
• Screen children aged 0-8 years for developmental delays and disabilities.
• Provide early intervention services to enhance developmental outcomes.
• Refer and assess beneficiaries for appropriate assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames, orthoses, and adaptive equipment along with the AAT team.
• Participate in assessment camps and assistive device distribution programs.
• Educate beneficiaries and caregivers on the proper use and maintenance of assistive devices.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Special Educators, Psychologists, Medical Officers, and Community Coordinators.
• Maintain accurate beneficiary records, assessment reports, therapy notes, and follow-up documentation.
• Update beneficiary information in the organization's MIS (Management Information System).
• Submit monthly reports, field visit reports, and program updates on time.
• Participate in case reviews, supervision visits, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and rehabilitation standards.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and documentation of program outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Mandatory.
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) - Preferred.
• Registration with the State Physiotherapy Council (preferred).
• 0 to 1 years of experience in physiotherapy or rehabilitation services.
• Experience working with NGOs, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Early Intervention, pediatric rehabilitation, or disability programs are desirable.
• Fresh graduates with a strong interest in community rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office and MIS).
• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area.
• Commitment to disability inclusion, community participation, and a rights-based approach.

Benefits

• As per the organization norms
• PF
• Medical insurance
• Gratuity
• Travel and mobile phone allowance