Smithson
Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, or a closely related rehabilitation field.
- Valid professional authorization to practice in Iraq, where required by law or employer policy.
- Minimum 1-2 years of practical physiotherapy experience is preferred; strong fresh graduates may be considered if clinically supervised.
- Experience in home care, elderly care, stroke recovery, post-surgery rehabilitation, disability support, or community-based rehabilitation is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of therapeutic exercise, mobility training, pain management, rehabilitation planning, patient safety, and home exercise programs.
- Ability to work independently during home visits while knowing when to escalate clinical concerns.
- Good Arabic communication skills. English is an advantage. Kurdish is an additional advantage depending on patient needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Basra for patient home visits.
Required Skills and Personal Qualities
- Respectful and patient communication with elderly people, patients with disability, and family caregivers.
- Strong observation skills and practical judgment in different home environments.
- Ability to explain exercises clearly and simply to patients and families.
- Professional behavior, punctuality, confidentiality, and reliability.
- Ability to document sessions accurately and submit reports on time.
- Calm handling of difficult family situations, pain complaints, or slow patient progress.
- Commitment to safe practice, hygiene, and patient dignity.
How To Apply
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