Psychologist

Job Description

- 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 such as 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

Requirements Key Skills Required

- Clinical Expertise:
- Neuroanatomy, Neuromuscular Physiology, Pathophysiology, Neuro-assessment Tools (FIM, Berg Balance Scale, Modified Ashworth Scale)
- Manual Therapy and Handling Skills:
- Tone Management, Muscle Facilitation, Muscle Inhibition, Functional Retraining, Gait Training, Balance Training
- Patient-Centered Care:
- Empathy, Patience, Motivational Communication, Counseling Skills
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
- Clinical Reasoning, Adaptive Treatment Planning, Analytical Thinking, Decision-Making
- Teamwork & Communication:
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Coordination, Interpersonal Skills, Clear Communication
- Technology Adaptability:
- Biofeedback, Virtual Rehabilitation, Tele-physiotherapy, Robotics in Rehab, Neurostimulation
- Ethical Practice:
- Patient Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Professional Standards of Care

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