Digital Physiotherapist (Weekdays) (Hiring Immediately)

Thanks for stopping by! We’re Doctor Care Anywhere:  Doctor Care Anywhere Group plc (DCA) is the UK’s largest private provider of telehealth services. The Company works with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to serve patients with a range of digitally enabled telehealth services on its proprietary platform. 

DCA is committed to delivering the best possible patient experience and clinical care through digitally enabled, joined up, evidence-based pathways. DCA’s strategic ambition is to be the UK market leader in digitally enabled primary care, helping to meet the health needs of patients and payors in a challenging and fast changing environment. 

Your next role: As a DCA Digital Physiotherapist, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients to assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse range of musculoskeletal and complex conditions, providing tailored treatment plans, and referrals as needed. As part of our rapidly growing team, you'll be at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the future of physiotherapy bringing exceptional care to those who need it delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through digital platforms, including video and phone consultations.

What we are looking for: Digital Physiotherapist who are able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week to provide virtual consultations via our intuitive platform, delivering high quality care to our patients.

Salaried Sessions: We offer fixed shifts and sessions ( minimum of 16 hours a week) that can be divided throughout the week based on your preferred hours between 8am - 8pm (Monday to Friday), along with optional additional 'ad-hoc' shifts.

Annual salary based on 40 hours FTE: £49,000

Requirements

Key accountabilities/ responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive remote physiotherapy assessments and treatment sessions via our digital platform, ensuring a seamless patient experience

• Assess and diagnose a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, provide evidence-based treatment strategies, and guide patients through rehabilitation programs 

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including consultation notes and referrals, ensuring compliance with DCA policies and protocols, clinical governance and data protection standards. 
• Signposting patients to the most appropriate services or care settings 

• Work closely within a large, multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, ACPs and non-clinical professionals to provide integrated patient care

• Adhere to DCA’s regulatory standards, clinical guidelines, and best practices to ensure the highest standard of care in a digital healthcare environment 
• Implement provisions related to Mental Health Legislation (Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005) in accordance with legislative requirements, Codes of Practice, and national guidance

• Identifying potential vulnerable patients, recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, and completing safeguarding referrals in accordance with local and national policies 

Experience/Education

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Minimum of three years experience in Physiotherapy (within the last two years) within an MSK service in NHS Primary Care or General Practice, working at Level 7 or above
• Completed FCP 1 & 2 accreditation
• Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner qualification ( desirable )
• Experience conducting remote patient assessments (phone and video)
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification ( Desirable)
• Valid IR(ME)R certificate valid within the last 3 years

Knowledge and skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of national prescribing policies and guidelines, and an understanding of working within the scope of professional practice.( Desirable)
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles as applied to remote working and digital healthcare.( Desirable)
• Proficiency with clinical IT systems (ideally with Jira and Teams/Slack)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to proficiently document patient consultations according to organizational policy and national guidelines
• Ability to rec]]>