Physiotherapist Vacancy – EGD

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Vacancy: Physiotherapists

  • Location: Accra, Ghana
  • Employment: Full-Time, Part-Time and Locum
  • Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
  • Expected Start Date: On a rolling basis

About the Opportunity

Empowerment for Grassroots Development (EGD) is recruiting qualified, compassionate and highly motivated Physiotherapists to provide professional rehabilitation and physiotherapy services across rehabilitation centre, hospital/clinical and home-care settings.

Successful candidates will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess patients, develop individualized rehabilitation plans, deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, promote functional recovery, prevent disability and improve patients’ independence and quality of life.

The role will involve working with diverse clients, including older persons, adults recovering from illness or surgery, persons with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, individuals with disabilities, and patients requiring short- or long-term rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

The Physiotherapist will:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of mobility, strength, balance, gait, pain, functional capacity and activities of daily living.

  • Develop, implement and regularly review individualized rehabilitation and physiotherapy care plans.

  • Provide evidence-based interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic, post-operative and age-related conditions within professional competence.

  • Deliver services in rehabilitation centres, hospitals, clinics and patients’ homes as assigned.

  • Support recovery following stroke, fractures, surgery, prolonged hospitalization and other conditions requiring rehabilitation.

  • Provide therapeutic exercise, gait and mobility training, balance and falls prevention, strengthening and positioning interventions.

  • Advise on appropriate mobility and assistive devices, including walking aids and wheelchairs, within professional scope.

  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on safe mobility, transfers, positioning, home exercises and continuity of rehabilitation.

  • Conduct home assessments and recommend practical modifications to improve safety and accessibility.

  • Set measurable rehabilitation goals and monitor patient progress and functional outcomes.

  • Recognize deterioration or complications and make appropriate referrals.

  • Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning.

  • Contribute to rehabilitation, disability prevention, healthy ageing and patient education programmes.

  • Comply with infection prevention, safeguarding, patient safety, confidentiality, professional ethics and clinical protocols.

  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, professional development and service evaluation.

  • Perform other relevant duties consistent with the scope of physiotherapy practice.

Home-Care Responsibilities

Physiotherapists assigned to home-care services will additionally:

  • Travel to clients’ homes according to an approved clinical schedule.

  • Assess patients’ functional abilities and home environments.

  • Develop practical home-based rehabilitation programmes.

  • Train family members and caregivers in safe patient handling, transfers and prescribed exercises.

  • Support older persons and clients with limited mobility to maintain maximum possible independence.

  • Identify environmental hazards contributing to falls or functional limitations.

  • Monitor progress and recommend escalation to outpatient, specialist or hospital care when clinically necessary.

  • Communicate significant changes in a patient’s condition promptly to the responsible clinician or care coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.

  • Appropriate professional registration/licensure required to practise physiotherapy in Ghana.

  • Good knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation and functional outcome monitoring.

  • A commitment to patient-centred, ethical and evidence-based practice.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • The ability to maintain accurate clinical records.

  • The ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience

Previous clinical experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:

  • Neurological and stroke rehabilitation

  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

  • Orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation

  • Geriatric rehabilitation

  • Disability and community rehabilitation

  • Home-based physiotherapy

  • Falls prevention

  • Chronic disease rehabilitation

Newly qualified physiotherapists who meet professional registration requirements and demonstrate strong clinical competence and willingness to learn may also be considered for appropriate positions.

Personal Attributes

We are particularly interested in professionals who demonstrate compassion, professionalism, sound clinical judgement, integrity, patience, respect for patient dignity, reliability, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, effective communication and commitment to continuous learning.

Candidates assigned to home-care services must be comfortable working professionally in community and household environments while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality.

What We Offer

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:

  • Work within an integrated rehabilitation and multidisciplinary healthcare model.

  • Gain experience across facility-based and home-based rehabilitation services.

  • Participate in structured professional development and clinical learning.

  • Contribute to innovative rehabilitation and continuity-of-care services.

  • Work in an environment committed to patient dignity, safety, independence and quality of life.

  • Receive competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications, experience and employment arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

  • A current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

  • A brief application or cover letter explaining suitability for the position.

  • Copies or details of relevant professional qualifications and current professional registration/licence.

  • Contact details for two professional referees.

Application Email: egdglobal.recruitment@gmail.com

Email Subject: Application – Physiotherapist

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Shortlisted applicants may undergo a competency-based interview and/or practical clinical assessment before appointment.

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Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

EGD is committed to equal opportunity, professional ethics, safeguarding and the dignity and safety of all patients and staff. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on grounds unrelated to their ability to perform the requirements of the position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.