Physiotherapist - Locum - 20 Posts

Role Overview

This physiotherapist position is based within a healthcare facility, delivering both outpatient and ward-based rehabilitation services to patients with a wide range of physical conditions. In this role, you will assess patients’ functional needs, design and implement treatment plans, and support disability assessment and registration activities. Your work will directly improve patients’ mobility and quality of life, while also contributing to community awareness and operational research that strengthens physiotherapy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred for physiotherapy in outpatient, ward, or community health settings to identify physical limitations and rehabilitation goals.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualised treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy as clinically appropriate.
• Carry out physical disability assessments, categorise disability types, and assist with patient registration and related disability services.
• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information, including treatment records, progress notes, and referral documentation.
• Deliver prescribed physiotherapy interventions to patients, monitoring their progress and modifying treatment plans when necessary.
• Sensitise patients, families, and community groups about the availability and benefits of physiotherapy services, including home exercise programmes and injury prevention.
• Gather clinical and operational data for research purposes, helping to identify trends and improve service delivery.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports covering patient caseloads, treatment outcomes, and any recommendations for service improvements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution.
• Current certificate of practice from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK).
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and treating patients across outpatient, ward, or community health settings.
• Competence in therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and the use of electrotherapy and hydrotherapy modalities.
• Strong ability to conduct disability evaluations and maintain structured patient documentation.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for record keeping, data collection, and report writing.
• Effective communication and community engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.