Job Description
Who We Are
SOS Children's Villages Jordan is a national non-profit organization established in 1983 to provide alternative care for children and youth who lack parental care or are at risk of losing it.
What distinguishes our care model is providing integrated care for children and youth, by covering all their needs including care, accommodation, education and skills, protection and social inclusion, food security, physical health, livelihood, and social and emotional wellbeing. The Association is guided by the UN Guidelines for Alternative Care for Children and the Convention on the Rights of the Child issued by the United Nations. The Association also aligns its efforts with the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, where the goals of the United Nations for sustainable development come within the focus of the Association's work and strategy.
Job Purpose
To provide specialized physiotherapy services to people with disabilities. The physiotherapist assesses motor and muscle function, identifies rehabilitation needs, and develops, carries out, and monitors individual treatment plans based on evidence and best professional practice. The goal is to improve functional performance and movement abilities, prevent secondary complications, and increase independence and active participation in daily life activities. The physiotherapist also works as part of a multidisciplinary team so that rehabilitation services work well together and give the best results for beneficiaries and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Receive referred cases and carry out a full physiotherapy assessment. It covers muscle strength, joint range of motion, balance, neuromuscular coordination, and basic motor functions, to find the beneficiary's level of functional performance.
- Prepare an individual physiotherapy plan based on the assessment results. The plan includes measurable treatment goals, the methods of intervention, and the expected time needed to reach functional improvement.
- Use approved standardized assessment tools in physiotherapy to analyze the level of motor and functional limitation. Set rehabilitation priorities using an evidence-based approach, so that treatment goals are accurate and intervention plans meet the beneficiary's needs.
- Review and update physiotherapy plans regularly, based on ongoing assessment and signs of progress in motor performance. Adjust the goals and interventions to help the beneficiary reach the best possible functional improvement.
Delivering Physiotherapy Sessions
- Provide individual and group physiotherapy sessions, based on clinical assessment and approved physiotherapy protocols. The aim is to build motor and functional abilities and reach the treatment goals set for each beneficiary.
- Carry out rehabilitation programs that improve muscle strength, range of motion, balance, neuromuscular coordination, and functional motor abilities, to support performance and independence.
- Take part in case meetings and conferences with the multidisciplinary team to make sure rehabilitation interventions work together. Record recommendations and clinical updates in the approved records.
- Train beneficiaries in therapeutic exercises and in the use of assistive devices and aids that support movement and mobility and improve functional motor skills.
- Apply approved quality standards and procedures in the rehabilitation component and help improve the quality and efficiency of the therapy services provided.
Follow-Up and Ongoing Evaluation
- Monitor each beneficiary's functional motor progress through regular assessments that measure how well the set treatment goals are being met.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis and adjust treatment plans as needed based on clinical results and the level of functional improvement.
Documentation and Reporting
- Complete the approved assessment forms and clinical reports required by the relevant authorities, and submit them to the direct supervisor on time, in line with approved policies and procedures.
- Write a clinical follow-up report after each session or field visit. It should describe the interventions provided, the beneficiary's response, the level of progress, and the recommendations and next treatment plan.
- Document all physiotherapy sessions and field visits immediately and in an organized way, following approved forms and protocols, to make sure data is accurate, complete, and of good quality.
- Prepare full individual reports that record assessment results, treatment plans, motor progress, home training sessions, treatment recommendations, and expected outcomes.
- Manage and update beneficiaries' files and records regularly. Follow confidentiality standards and keep documentation of good quality and easy to find within the organization's system.
- Provide management and supervisors with the technical reports and statistics they request, on time, to support decision-making and improve service quality.
Training and Empowering Families and Caregivers
- Prepare guidance and training plans for families and caregivers. The plans should explain their role in supporting the home treatment program and reaching the beneficiary's motor and functional goals.
- Give families and caregivers guidance and training on therapeutic exercises, correct positioning, and ways of supporting movement that improve motor performance and independence in daily life.
- Organize training and awareness sessions for families on best practices in supporting people with disabilities from a physiotherapy point of view, and on continuing therapy in the home setting.
- Train families and caregivers to carry out home exercises, use safe transfer methods, and manage daily movement challenges, in line with the treatment plan.
- Design individual home exercise programs that strengthen and maintain the motor improvement gained during physiotherapy sessions.
- Follow up on how well the family carries out the home treatment program, and give continuous feedback and technical support to make sure the interventions are effective.
- Support the family in creating a safe and motivating home environment that improves movement, reduces complications, and builds the beneficiary's motor independence.
- Give guidance and physiotherapy interventions to family members when needed, so they are better able to support the home treatment program and improve the beneficiary's motor and functional results.
Working in a Multidisciplinary Team
- Coordinate and cooperate continuously with members of the multidisciplinary team, to provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation services that work together and are based on the beneficiary's needs.
- Take an active part in regular team meetings and case conferences and help develop and carry out shared intervention plans based on clinical assessments.
- Refer cases to other relevant specialists when needed and follow up on shared recommendations to keep the interventions going and make them effective.
- Share relevant professional information within the limits of professional confidentiality and help create integrated treatment plans that improve the beneficiaries' functional results.
Training and Professional Development
- Commit to continuous professional development and keep up with the latest scientific evidence and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy.
- Take an active part in training programs, workshops, conferences, and scientific activities organized by the organization, government bodies, or relevant partners.
- Help improve the quality of therapy services by applying quality standards and improving work procedures and rehabilitation interventions.
- Follow the ethics of the physiotherapy profession and the approved regulations, policies, and procedures of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized university.
- At least 2–3 years of practical experience in physiotherapy, preferably in rehabilitation of people with disabilities or in community-based rehabilitation programs.
- A valid license to practice physiotherapy, issued by the Jordanian Ministry of Health.
- Specialized certificates or courses in related areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation are preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy principles and practices, and of approved assessment tools.
- Ability to carry out motor assessments, analyze results, and create individual physiotherapy plans based on the beneficiaries' needs and functional priorities.
- Skill in preparing and documenting professional reports and treatment plans, and in completing official forms in both Arabic and English.
- A valid certificate in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and use of related documentation and data management systems.
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to build professional relationships with beneficiaries, their families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Ability to do fieldwork and home visits, and to manage time in different work settings.
- Commitment to the ethics of the physiotherapy profession and to keeping professional information confidential.
How to Apply
- If you are interested in this position and believe you have the qualifications and experience required, we invite you to apply through our official website.
- SOS Children’s Villages Jordan is firmly committed to child safeguarding and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in all forms, whether in the workplace or in the communities where the organization operates.
- The recruitment and selection process is based on technical competence and alignment with organizational values. Comprehensive background checks, including a criminal record clearance certificate and reference checks, will be conducted for the selected candidate.
- SOS Children’s Villages Jordan is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.