Physical Therapist

Description

Job Summary: Physical Therapist for Fundación de Ayuda al Débil Mental A.C. will provide care to improve mobility, autonomy, and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Key Responsibilities: 1. Improve mobility and autonomy of individuals with intellectual disabilities 2. Design and implementation of individualized physical therapy plans 3. Training nurses in mobilization and basic exercises Fundación de Ayuda al Débil Mental A.C. seeks to incorporate a Physical Therapist into its professional, multidisciplinary team according to the following job description: **Position Title:** Physical Therapist **Department:** Direct Care / Health **Reports To:** General Manager **Position Type:** Full-time **Position Objective** Provide physical therapeutic care to individuals with intellectual disabilities to improve their mobility, functionality, autonomy, and quality of life through personalized rehabilitation and physical activation programs. **Main Responsibilities** * Assess the physical and functional status of beneficiaries * Design and implement individualized physical therapy plans * Apply rehabilitation techniques and therapeutic exercises * Conduct group physical activation sessions * Monitor progress and development of each beneficiary * Maintain clinical records and progress reports * Prevent deformities, contractures, or physical deterioration * Train nurses in mobilization and basic exercises * Identify warning signs and refer to medical care when necessary * Coordinate and train students completing social service or academic internships who support the implementation of personalized plans **Position Profile** **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, or related field (degree and professional license required) **Experience:** * Minimum 3 years working with persons with disabilities (mandatory) * Experience in institutions, clinics, or civil associations (desirable) **Knowledge:** * Physical rehabilitation techniques * Management of patients with intellectual disabilities * Development of therapeutic programs * Knowledge of assessment, therapeutic intervention planning, and follow-up **Skills and Competencies** * **Empathy and service vocation** * Patience and respectful treatment * Teamwork * Effective communication * Observation and monitoring * Professional responsibility and ethics **Key Attitudes** * **Sensitivity toward vulnerable populations** * Social commitment * Respect for human dignity * Frustration tolerance **Performance Indicators** * **Improvement in beneficiaries’ mobility and functionality** * **Completion of scheduled sessions** * Timely updating of clinical records * Participation in interdisciplinary activities **Work Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 1-hour lunch break **Salary:** 12,400 monthly plus statutory benefits. Salary: $12,000\.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment