Home Care Physiotherapist

Job Description

Home Care Physiotherapist

Position

Home Care Physiotherapist

Department

Operations – Outreach

Location

WohlPhysio – Kochi Branches / Patient Locations

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reporting To

Home Care Coordinator / Outreach Head / Operations Head

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused Home Care Physiotherapist to provide professional physiotherapy services at patients’ homes. The role involves conducting home-based assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and caregivers.

The physiotherapist will work with patients who require rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological, geriatric, post-operative, and other physical conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, punctuality, and the ability to deliver safe, high-quality care in a home environment.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable travelling to patient locations, working independently, maintaining accurate clinical records, and coordinating with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

• Key Responsibilities2.1 Patient Assessment and Evaluation

Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments at patients’ homes.

Review medical history, diagnosis, functional limitations, pain levels, mobility, muscle strength, balance, and activities of daily living.

Assess the home environment for mobility barriers, fall risks, and rehabilitation-related safety concerns.

Establish appropriate short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals in consultation with the patient and caregiver.

Perform periodic reassessments to measure progress and modify treatment goals.

• 2 Home-Based Treatment and Rehabilitation

Develop and implement individualized home physiotherapy treatment plans.

Provide rehabilitation for orthopaedic, neurological, geriatric, sports-related, and post-operative conditions, as clinically appropriate.

Deliver appropriate interventions, including

Therapeutic exercises and strengthening programs

Manual therapy and soft-tissue techniques

Mobility and flexibility training

Balance, coordination, and gait training

Functional rehabilitation and activities of daily living training

Stroke and neurological rehabilitation

Post-operative rehabilitation

Fall prevention and mobility improvement

Myofascial release and other specialized techniques, where indicated and appropriately trained

Use portable therapeutic equipment when required and available, following clinical protocols.

Adapt treatment techniques to the patient's condition, functional capacity, available space, and home environment.

Monitor patient response and modify treatment plans based on clinical progress.

• 3 Patient and Caregiver Education

Educate patients and caregivers about the condition, rehabilitation goals, and expected recovery process.

Demonstrate home exercise programs and ensure patients and caregivers understand how to perform them safely.

Guide caregivers on safe patient handling, transfers, positioning, mobility assistance, and fall prevention.

Provide advice on posture, ergonomics, activity modification, and prevention of further complications.

Encourage patient participation, exercise adherence, and continuity of rehabilitation between sessions.

• 4 Home Visit Planning and Coordination

Attend scheduled home visits punctually and adhere to the assigned daily schedule.

Coordinate with the Home Care Coordinator or concerned Branch Head regarding patient allocation, visit schedules, rescheduling, and follow-ups.

Plan travel efficiently between patient locations and communicate delays or scheduling issues promptly.

Confirm appointments and maintain professional communication with patients and caregivers.

Report missed appointments, cancellations, patient unavailability, and other service-related issues to the concerned coordinator.

Ensure continuity of care during follow-up visits and communicate any changes in patient condition to the clinical team.

• 5 Documentation and Clinical Records

Maintain accurate and timely records for every home care patient.

Document initial assessments, treatment provided, patient response, progress, and future treatment plans.

Record home visits, attendance, follow-ups, and other required service details in the designated system.

Maintain treatment plans and progress notes according to organizational documentation standards.

Complete patient records within the prescribed timelines.

Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality in all physical and digital records.

• 6 Patient Experience and Professional Conduct

Build respectful, trustworthy, and professional relationships with patients and caregivers.

Communicate treatment plans and clinical recommendations clearly.

Demonstrate empathy, patience, and sensitivity when working with elderly, dependent, or neurologically impaired patients.

Respect the patient's home, privacy, preferences, and personal boundaries.

Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and appropriate conduct during home visits.

Address patient concerns professionally and escalate clinical or service-related issues when necessary.

Ensure a safe, respectful, and positive patient experience throughout the rehabilitation journey.

• 7 Team Collaboration and Clinical Coordination

Coordinate with the Home Care Coordinator, Branch Head, Clinical Head, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals when required.

Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.

Communicate significant changes in the patient's condition, functional status, or rehabilitation needs to the concerned clinical team.

Seek clinical guidance or escalate cases when a patient's condition requires further assessment or medical attention.

Support continuity of care when patients transition between home care and clinic-based s