Physiotherapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

The physiotherapist is expected to support the medical team with assessment and treatment of crewmembers as per the Doctors’ request and mitigation and prevention of injuries in support to our Safety Officer, Safety team and Staff Captain. To consistently exceed crew expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed in coordination with the shoreside Medical Operations and Risk Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Physiotherapist shall understand the Safety and Quality Management System (SQM) and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
• Provide administrative assistance to onboard team including completion of medical forms/reports.
• Ensure confidentiality of medical information.
• Provide one on one or small group training to new / joining crew in critical departments: Food Service, Food Preparation, Housekeeping, Entertainment. 
• Monitor on-board muscle-skeletal injuries and focus attention (oversight and training) on departments and work functions with heightened injury statistics.
• Maintain current medical records in Sea Care for all crew members that have benefited from physiotherapy assessment and/or treatment. 
• Organize the daily schedule in conjunction with the Sr Doctor including but not limited to appointments for patients, training, safety meetings, shipboard injury mitigation and prevention programs, reporting to shoreside and shipboard team, etc. Each Physiotherapist will serve at scheduled times each day. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African Passport
• MA degree in Physiotherapy or similar relevant field
• Diploma /degree from an accredited Physiotherapist school or university.
• Valid Physiotherapist license from country or state/province of origin is required. 
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Valid Physiotherapist license from country or state/province of origin is required.