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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

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Description (Public)

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.

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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