The Physiotherapist ERT is a standby roster position with International Medical Corps' Emergency Response Team. Selected personnel are on standby to deploy to a crisis within 48 hours, supporting IMC's emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations. Personnel may deploy to new areas of operation or support IMC teams already on the ground. Applicants maintain a professional profile with IMC so their information is complete and readily available for emergency deployment.
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Physiotherapist ERT (Emergency Response Team – Standby Roster)
Category
Health Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Global, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
12/31/2026
67 days left
Employer / Company

International Medical Corps
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients to determine their physical condition, limitations and needs; review medical history and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Develop personalized treatment plans using a variety of techniques, exercises and modalities
- Provide rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from surgery, injury or illness — therapeutic exercises, stretches and manual techniques to improve strength, flexibility and coordination
- Use pain management techniques and educate patients on self-management strategies
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans and preventive measures, including proper body mechanics and ergonomics
- Regularly assess and reassess patients to track progress, using outcome measures to evaluate interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists and interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues
- Adhere to ethical standards, maintain licensure and meet continuing education requirements
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or a two-year accelerated Masters course, with a relevant bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- License to operate as a physiotherapist
- Certified physiotherapist
Skills & Competencies:
- Empathy and compassion in patient interactions, supporting patients through rehabilitation
- Strong communication with patients, families and healthcare professionals
- Professionalism and adherence to ethical standards and codes of conduct
- Adherence to IMC's Code of Conduct & Ethics and safeguarding principles (all offers subject to references and background checks; IMC participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)
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