Consultancy – 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 (could be extended)
• Compensation discussed during interview process
• Not benefits eligible, compensation rate will include considerations for benefit costs to consultant
Travel: None expected
Qualifications:
Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations:
• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy.
• Practicing license provided by country of residence.
• 5 years’ experience providing individual physiotherapy sessions.
• Demonstrated ability using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Demonstrated experience working with people who have suffered torture and/or war trauma.
Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations:
• Previous CVT work experience.
• Master’s degree or higher degree in physiotherapy or physical therapy.
• Experience in providing telehealth physiotherapy.
• Experience working in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities.
• Qualification or certificate in Pain management.
• Demonstrated experience applying principles of trauma-informed care.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required (spoken and written).
• Preferred: experience in complex multi-cultural team dynamics; high-stress, trauma-oriented environments.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, recognize appropriate boundaries and cope with emotionally stressful situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements.
• Ability to work in a dynamic context and respond to various needs.
• Skilled at working independently and as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Commitment to engaging in human rights work, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the organization.
How to apply:
Interested and eligible candidates may send their CV and cover letter by Monday, April 20th, to iraq_hr@cvt.org
Please put “Telehealth Physiotherapist” in the email subject line.