Physiotherapist

Role Overview

Physiotherapist at NMC Healthcare, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Deliver physiotherapy services to patients with physical problems, injuries, and post-surgical conditions within a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team, while maintaining professional standards, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Treatment

• Identify physical problems through patient assessment and evaluation.
• Develop and review individualized treatment programmes.
• Assist patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
• Support patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury, and strokes.
• Educate and advise patients and their carers on prevention and improvement of conditions.
• Ensure physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

• Write patient case notes and reports.
• Collect patient statistics.
• Ensure all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.

Team & Supervision

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

Education & Development

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

Operations & Safety

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

Quality & Improvement

• Participate in NMCSH Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys, and needs analysis.
• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMCSH-Al-Ain, and practice within the standards and ethics of the physiotherapy profession.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department or the Medical Director/Administrator.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate from an approved college or university in physiotherapy.
• Current license in country of origin with Department of Health license to practice in the Emirate of Al-Ain, U.A.E.
• Minimum 2 years experience of practice in physical medicine.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Arabic language advantageous and desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital setup and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged and 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.
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.