Physiotherapist

Role Overview

Physiotherapist at NMC Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Treat patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing across all age groups. Work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function, promote health and wellbeing, and support rehabilitation by developing and restoring neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Treatment

• Work with patients to identify physical problems.
• Develop and review treatment programs comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutic exercise and technological equipment application (e.g. ultrasound).
• Assist patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
• Support patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
• Provide advice on how to avoid injury.
• Educate and advise patients and their care providers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

• Write patient case notes and reports.
• Collect patient statistics.
• Ensure all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
• Ensure physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise physiotherapy assistants.
• Supervise and instruct physiotherapy aides.
• Work as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participate in team meetings.
• Effectively communicate with staff members, health professionals, clients and family regarding provision of physiotherapy services.

Education & Professional Development

• Contribute to and participate in education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMC Healthcare.
• Participate in continuing education and courses updating physiotherapy techniques and information.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Ensure physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained.
• Liaise with the Head of Department for ordering of supplies and equipment.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMC Healthcare, practising within the standards and ethics of the physiotherapy profession.
• Participate in NMC Healthcare Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of a safe workplace through involvement in implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identify and report hazards in the workplace.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
• Work in accordance with documented occupational safety and health procedures and instructions.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Notify occupational safety and health hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assist with preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable occupational safety and health and infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department or the Medical Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an approved college or university in physiotherapy.
• Minimum 4 years' experience of practice in physical medicine.
• Current license in country of origin.
• DOH/DHA/MOH license as physiotherapist.
• HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital setting and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled persons.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.