Background

Westlands Specialist Hospital is seeking a Locum Physiotherapist to join their team. This role involves providing essential physiotherapy services to inpatients across various specialities.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat inpatients referred for physiotherapy, including post- operative, orthopaedic, neurological, and respiratory cases. Provide chest physiotherapy and respond to urgent ward calls during the night. Mobilise patients safely and support early recovery plans. Keep accurate, up-to-date patient treatment records. Work closely with nurses, doctors, and the physiotherapy department to ensure continuity of care. Follow hospital infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution. Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK), with a valid practising licence. At least 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in a hospital or inpatient setting. Valid BLS certification. Able to work independently and make sound clinical decisions. Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

• Assess and treat inpatients referred for physiotherapy, including post- operative, orthopaedic, neurological, and respiratory cases
• Provide chest physiotherapy and respond to urgent ward calls during the night
• Mobilise patients safely and support early recovery plans
• Keep accurate, up-to-date patient treatment records
• Work closely with nurses, doctors, and the physiotherapy department to ensure continuity of care
• Follow hospital infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical protocols

• Independent work
• Sound clinical decision-making
• Good communication skills
• Professional attitude
• Chest physiotherapy
• Patient mobilization
• Record keeping
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Clinical protocols

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK), with a valid practising licence
• Valid BLS certification