Physical Therapy Specialist (HPC/PT 3) - Portland Health Department

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individual to fill the position of Physical Therapy Specialist (HPC/PT 3) at the Portland Health Department. The incumbent will be responsible to supervise physiotherapists, physiotherapy interns and students, conduct specialist clinics in the area of specialty as required. Salary Range: 💰 $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Plan, administer and manage the Physiotherapy programme for a unit/specialty area
• • Implement and monitor clinical programmes for Physiotherapy interns and students
• • Monitor the maintenance and repair of equipment and physical plant
• • Coordinate and participate in In-service education programme
• • Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
• • Conduct performance evaluation reports for staff as required
• • Examine all patients referred for Physiotherapy
• • Develop and implement treatment programmes for each patient
• • Progress treatment and refer on to other services as required
• • Document all information (i.e. subjective, objective, and treatment regime) for each patient
• • Revaluate and change patient’s treatment programme when necessary
• • Develop home programmes for patients as necessary
• • Maintain accurate statistical information (i.e. treatment units, visits) of all patients receiving treatment
• • Consult with Medical Staff and/or Senior Physiotherapy Staff when necessary

Required Skills

• • Display sensitivity and empathy to the needs and feelings of patients.
• • Ability to motivate patients to comply with therapy
• • Display objectivity, resourcefulness, adaptability and sound judgement
• • Ability to work harmoniously with other members of the health team
• • Working knowledge of computer systems and programmes

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited training institution OR
• • Diploma in Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy with at least 5 years of experience in clinical practice
• • Certificate in Supervisory Management/Adult Instruction/Clinical Education/Credentialed Clinical Instructor Programme.
• • Specialist Qualification/Certification in a major discipline in Physiotherapy
• • Has completed at least four (4) years of clinical experience (and completed rotation in all major specialties.
• • Licensed with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) in Jamaica.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 July 04 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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