Telehealth Physiotherapist

Summary: Working remotely, the Telehealth Physiotherapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation to vulnerable populations in Iraq including the Shabak community who are suffering from the effects of torture and war trauma. This role includes providing high-quality, trauma-focused physiotherapy services via telehealth to survivors and activists who would otherwise be unable to access safe, specialized rehabilitation support. Services will address chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, functional limitations, and stress-related physical symptoms, using a biopsychosocial and human rights–based approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on the body and nervous system.

Job Responsibilities:

Telehealth physiotherapy: Provide specialized trauma-focused physiotherapy to survivors of torture, sexual and gender-based violence and other gross human rights violations. Conduct comprehensive assessments of needs and risk factors. Use appropriate evidence-based clinical interventions informed by a treatment plan. Conduct follow-up assessments. Securely keep accurate clinical records of all activities.

Training: Actively participate in orientation and trainings on CVT’s Trauma-focused Physiotherapy and Telehealth approaches to client care.

Client Documentation: Complete comprehensive intake assessment and subsequent SOAP notes and follow-up evaluations on Electronic health Records system. Document any community referrals and contact information.

Team Collaboration: Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, and peer consultations as needed.

Other Duties: Complete administrative responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: Fully remote

Expected start date: Immediate

Compensation, benefits, terms of consultancy:

• Temporary 3-month consultancy contract
• Compensation discussed during interview process
• Not benefits eligible, compensation rate will include considerations for benefit costs to consultant

Travel: None expected

Interested and eligible candidates may send their CV and cover letter by Monday, April 20^th, to [email protected]

Please put “Telehealth Physiotherapist” in the email subject line.