Physical Therapist

Reports to: Site Medical Officer / Health & Safety Manager
Position Overview:
The Physical Therapist 1 is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing rehabilitation programs for workers recovering from injuries, surgery, repetitive strain, or musculoskeletal disorders. The role supports rapid and safe return-to-work outcomes, improves mobility, and reduces injury-related downtime on construction sites and camps. The Physical Therapist works closely with site nurses, occupational health leads, and safety officers to maintain the physical well-being of Earthmount Global personnel.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Assess injured or recovering staff to develop personalized physical therapy treatment plans.

• Perform hands-on therapy, including joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and therapeutic exercises.

• Guide patients through physical routines that improve strength, range of motion, and functional movement.

• Utilize physical therapy equipment such as resistance bands, balance boards, ultrasound, TENS, and cryotherapy tools.

• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans based on recovery trends and workload reintegration goals.

• Educate workers on posture, lifting techniques, ergonomics, and injury prevention methods.

• Maintain detailed patient records and treatment reports in alignment with occupational health documentation standards.

• Coordinate with site supervisors to plan modified duties for recovering workers.

• Participate in pre-employment or post-injury physical fitness assessments.

• Support wellness campaigns, stretching programs, or injury risk audits on-site.

• Ensure compliance with rehabilitation protocols and national health regulations.

• Refer patients for specialized care when progress is limited or outside scope.

• Promote a culture of proactive physical health, resilience, and body mechanics awareness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

• Registered and licensed to practice by the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya or relevant national authority.

• Certification in Sports Rehab, Manual Therapy, or Occupational Health is an added advantage.

• First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Experience:

• 2+ years experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or occupational physical therapy.

• Prior work with construction, sports medicine, or industrial rehab preferred.

• Familiarity with treating repetitive strain injuries, sprains, fractures, and post-op cases.

Skills:

• Strong clinical reasoning and hands-on rehabilitation skills.

• Able to design functional rehab programs suited to labor-intensive work environments.

• Good communication, motivational coaching, and patient education abilities.

• Proficient in digital health records and therapy documentation.

• Collaborative mindset with a safety-first approach to worker health.

Other Requirements:

• Willing to travel to remote work sites or stay in mobile clinics as needed.

• Physically fit, able to demonstrate exercises and support patients.

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili; local language competency is a plus.

• Capable of handling high caseloads and working in fast-paced environments.