Job Description

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Job Responsibilities:

Assessment and Diagnosis:

+ Conduct detailed neurological and functional assessments.

+ Identify impairments in mobility, posture, muscle tone, balance, and coordination.

Treatment Planning:

+ Develop individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to neurological conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, etc.

+ Set realistic short- and long-term functional goals.

Therapeutic Interventions:

+ Implement neurophysiological techniques such as Bobath, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), Rood's approach, and motor relearning programs.

+ Use gait training, balance exercises, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and task-specific training.

Use of Assistive Technology:

+ Recommend and train patients in using mobility aids (e.g., walkers, orthoses, wheelchairs).

+ Integrate advanced rehab technologies (robotics, virtual reality, neurostimulation) when available.

Patient and Family Education:

+ Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, home-based care, and fall prevention.

+ Provide counseling and motivational support for coping with disabilities.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

+ Work closely with neurologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers as part of a rehabilitation team.

Documentation and Reporting:

+ Maintain accurate records of patient progress, reassessments, and therapy outcomes.

+ Prepare reports for referrals, insurance, or medico-legal purposes.

Health Promotion and Advocacy:

+ Conduct awareness sessions on stroke prevention, early rehab, and neuroplasticity.

+ Advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and long-term rehab support for neuro patients.