Sr.Physiotherapist

Job Title:  Senior Physiotherapist

Anekal

Reporting to:  Project Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Physiotherapist will lead and coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities through a community-based approach. The role includes assessment, therapy planning, direct service delivery, mentoring community rehabilitation workers (CRWs) and junior physiotherapists, and creating a road map / protocols to ensure effective and quality rehabilitation services at community and institution level.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct detailed physiotherapy assessments for children and adults with disabilities (orthopaedic, neurological, developmental, etc.).
  
• Develop individualised rehabilitation plans (IRP) with clear goals, timelines, and home-based exercise plans.
  
• Provide therapeutic interventions (exercise therapy, neuro-developmental techniques, postural management, gait training, pain management, etc.).
  
• Prescribe and guide on mobility aids and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, calipers, orthoses, etc.).
  
• Monitor progress regularly and revise treatment plans based on outcomes.
  

2. Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) & Outreach

• Plan and implement community-based rehabilitation services in coordination with field teams.
  
• Conduct community screening camps for early identification of persons with disabilities.
  
• Provide home-based therapy guidelines and demonstrate exercises to caregivers and family members.
  
• Ensure follow-up of beneficiaries at community level through CRWs and local volunteers.
  
• Promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in Anganwadi centres, schools, and community activities (if relevant to your program).
  

3. Road Map / Protocols for Physiotherapists & CRWs

• Develop a practical road map for physiotherapists and community rehab workers to deliver effective services, including:
  
• Standard assessment formats and checklists
  
• Simple treatment protocols for common conditions
  
• Home exercise charts and visual aids
  
• Referral pathways (from community to centre and higher facilities)
  
• Follow-up and documentation formats
  
• Provide on-the-job guidance to ensure the road map is followed uniformly across locations.
  

4. Capacity Building & Mentoring

• Train and mentor community rehabilitation workers, physiotherapy assistants, and junior physiotherapists on:
  
• Basic assessment skills
  
• Safe handling, positioning, and exercises
  
• Use and maintenance of mobility aids
  
• Disability rights, protection, and inclusion
  
• Conduct regular training sessions, refresher trainings, and case discussions for the rehab team.
  

5. Coordination & Networking

• Coordinate with medical professionals, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other team members for multidisciplinary care.
  
• Liaise with government departments, hospitals, primary health centres, Anganwadi centres, schools, and NGOs for referrals and support services.
  
• Participate in review meetings, planning meetings, and case conferences at project and organisational level.
  

6. Documentation, Reporting & Monitoring

• Maintain accurate clinical records, assessment reports, progress notes, and assistive device records.
  
• Support the team in maintaining beneficiary databases and outcome tracking tools.
  
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports highlighting achievements, challenges, case studies, and best practices.
  
• Contribute to project reviews, evaluations, and donor reports whenever required.
  

7. Quality, Safeguarding & Inclusion

• Ensure all services uphold dignity, safety, and rights of persons with disabilities.
  
• Follow organisation’s safeguarding, child protection, and ethical guidelines.
  
• Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive practices in all rehabilitation activities.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT) from a recognised institution.
  
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience, with at least 2–3 years in community-based rehabilitation or disability sector preferred.
  
• Experience in training and supervising field staff/CRWs will be an added advantage.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical physiotherapy skills in neuro, musculoskeletal, and paediatric conditions.
  
• Understanding of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) concepts and rights-based approach.
  
• Ability to train, mentor and guide junior staff and community workers.
  
• Good communication skills in English and local language.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, data entry, documentation).
  
• Willingness to travel regularly to field areas and communities.
  

Key Deliverables

• Functional road map/protocol document for physiotherapists and CRWs.
  
• Regular capacity-building sessions conducted and documented.
  
• Improved functional outcomes for persons with disabilities as per individual plans.
  
• Timely and accurate reports and documentation shared with management/donors.