Community based Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

Assessment and Evaluation

• Assess a person’s ability to perform daily activities and participate in various environments, according to the child and family’s identified goals.
• Use structured assessments to identify the need and purpose of assistive technology and ensure its optimal fit and use.
• Evaluate outcomes of interventions.

 Treatment Planning and Implementation

• Identify and teach evidence-based strategies that caregivers can use to support their children’s development.
• Provide training and supervision to field staff who are implementing caregiver training programs.
• Utilise and develop curriculum to deliver disability awareness initiatives to promote the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities.

 Monitoring and Documentation

• Maintain records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes across all work areas.
• Prepare and maintain budgets relevant to work areas.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Project Manager as required.

 Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with relevant Health Professionals to promote access to rehabilitation and holistic care for people with disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and community members, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders during events like International Disability Day and other disability-focused programs.

Other Opportunities

This role will be supported by two Australian Physiotherapists who have extensive experience supporting people with disabilities. The successful candidate will be part of a team of Health Professionals including Physiotherapists, Midwives and Optometrists.

• 1 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Physiotherapy center
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) in Physiotherapy

• Age At least 25 years

• Membership of Professional association

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Commitment to community-based healthcare delivery

• Comply with organization’s child & vulnerable persons safeguarding principles

• Attend quarterly staff meetings and team meetings at Symbiosis Bangladesh as required

• To embed disability inclusion within the organization’s structures and programs and to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in our workforce and wider society

• Travel to Symbiosis project areas throughout Dhaka, Gazipur, Mymensingh, Tangail, Jamalpur, Sirajganj Districts

• Undertake additional tasks assigned by management to meet program goals.

• Previous experience working with children with disability and their families. [Desirable]

• Freshers are also encouraged to apply

• Previous experience delivering community based services.

• Familiarity with person and family centred care.      

• Familiarity with appropriate paper based technology.      

• Familiarity with community development principles·      

• Capacity to utilise technology to facilitate remote communication with stakeholders

• Excellent communication skill in English both speaking and writing.

• Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers.      

• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Send your CV to the given email co@symbiosis-int.org or Email your CV from My Bdjobs account