Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Position Summary

Momentum Wheels for Humanity (MWH) is implementing the Rehabilitation for Ukraine (Rehab4U) Activity, funded by the State Department, USA. It is a five-year project to establish sustainable, high-quality physical rehabilitation services across Ukraine’s healthcare system. This project addresses immediate rehabilitation needs while developing a long-term framework for service provision to optimize functionality, enhance social integration, and support economic growth among Ukrainians.

In the current context of the war in Ukraine, the pattern of combat-related injuries has increasingly shifted toward musculoskeletal trauma, creating a sustained and growing demand for high-quality physical therapy services focused on musculoskeletal disorders. Addressing this need requires strengthening the capacity of both practicing physical therapists and academic faculty to deliver effective, evidence-informed interventions.

Under this Scope of Services, the Ukrainian Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders will provide consultative support to the Physical Therapy Technical Consultants for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Burns to ensure accurate interpretation of the Ukrainian educational, regulatory, and clinical context of physical therapy practice. The Consultant will conduct professional proofreading and content review of the training materials developed by the Physical Therapy Technical Consultant, focusing on Ukrainian-language accuracy, professional terminology, contextual appropriateness, and clarity for use within Ukrainian physical therapy education and clinical supervision settings.

About Momentum Wheels for Humanity

Since 1996, Momentum Wheels for Humanity has increased access to mobility and improved the quality of life for children, teens, and adults with physical disabilities in more than 50 low- and middle-income countries. We build and strengthen rehabilitation services within health systems through training and capacity building, policy and standards development, and supply and distribution of wheelchairs and other life-changing equipment. For more information, visit https://momentum4humanity.org/.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Objective 2 Lead, the Ukrainian Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders shall assume the following specific responsibilities for the length of the consultancy:

Task 1: Consultative Support and Professional Review of an In-Person Training on Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Task Description

The Ukrainian Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders shall provide consultative support and professional Ukrainian-language review of an in-person training program on physical therapy for musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders developed by the Physical Therapy Technical Consultants.

The Consultant will support the adaptation of training materials for use with faculty of Ukrainian universities that educate physical therapists and with practicing physical therapists serving as clinical supervisors, ensuring linguistic accuracy, professional terminology, and contextual relevance to the Ukrainian educational and clinical environment.

1.1 Consultative Support on Ukrainian Physical Therapy Context

Provide consultative support to the Physical Therapy Technical Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders regarding the Ukrainian educational, regulatory, and clinical context of physical therapy practice.

1.2 Ukrainian-Language Proofreading and Content Review of Training Materials

Conduct professional Ukrainian-language proofreading and content review of training materials developed for the in-person musculoskeletal physical therapy training, including slide presentations and methodological materials.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Eligible to practice as a Physical Therapist in Ukraine (in accordance with national legislation and professional regulations).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Proven clinical experience working with patients with injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system (MSK), including trauma-related cases.
• Experience working with individuals injured as a result of combat-related or war-related musculoskeletal injuries is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English 
• Strong clinical reasoning skills in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Practical experience in physical therapy interventions for patients with complex MSK injuries.
• Familiarity with evidence-based physical therapy practice.
• Ability to communicate in English on discipline-specific topics related to physical therapy (e.g., assessment, intervention planning, rehabilitation goals, clinical decision-making).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Professional ethics, responsibility, and commitment to quality of care.
• Willingness to engage in professional collaboration and knowledge exchange.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume in English to Відправити резюме , rolling until filled. Please include “Application for Consultant for Musculoskeletal Disorders: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of replies, please do not contact the office directly.

Momentum Wheels for Humanity is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Momentum Wheels for Humanity encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Persons with a disability who are equally qualified for the position will receive first review priority.