Therapy Associate Practitioner
Core
Assist in the delivery of therapy services to patients across an acute hospital, carrying out delegated duties to ensure a client-centred service.
Role type
Therapy Associate Practitioner (clinical support)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and independence programs within inpatient teams
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic anatomy & physiology knowledge, Manual handling of patients and equipment, Record keeping and monitoring, Stock and mobility aid management, Computer and Excel proficiency, Prioritization of workload
Preferred skills
BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy or Sports Science, Experience in informal supervision and management
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Supervise and instruct patients in treatment programme activities, Treat patients according to set protocols and monitor progression, Carry out comprehensive rehabilitation and baseline assessments, Ensure high standards in a safe environment, Monitor and order stock and mobility aids, Discharge patients or refer back to therapists when goals are achieved