Senior Physical Therapist Physiotherapy, Aga Khan University Hospital

Full Job Description

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

You will be responsible to:

• assess patients, develop, and deliver individualized Physical therapy treatment programs for those with medical ailments or health related issues that limit movement or abilities in everyday activities;
• coordinate with the Physiotherapists and supervise them for their work load and assist to resolve the issues in wards/outpatient areas.
• coordinate the in-house training program for staff and patients.
• ensure for his/her own personal development by ensuring that continuous Professional Development remains a priority
• perceptual psychosocial activities and instrumental activities of daily living 
• assess patients for the need for adaptive equipment and/or assistive devices;
• liais with medical personnel in daily ward rounds and with peers in the outpatient rehabilitation department to obtain relevant information about the progress/needs of patients;
• educate and advise patients and their family regarding the diagnosed condition, the treatment plan, the expected prognosis and the short and long term goals;
• participate in internal (in-house) and/or external training programs and research activities;
• Interacting professionally with patients, families, peers, medical and health care personnel
• write patient assessment and progress notes according to the designed format;
• comply with the department policies and organizational quality standards i.e. JCIA.

You should have:

• DPT in physical therapy/ Masters in physical therapy from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience as Physiotherapist in tertiary care hospital.
• Knowledge of physical therapy theory, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical therapy procedures and apply/use assistive devices/gait aides.

You should send your detailed CV by email to   and mention the position applied for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by June 25, 2023