Physiotherapist

Role Overview

Physiotherapist at NMC Royal Hospital, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy treatment to patients with acute and chronic conditions, supervise support staff, and contribute to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team within the hospital's quality management and continuous improvement framework.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Identify physical problems through assessment and examination of patients.
• Develop and review individualized treatment programmes.
• Assist patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
• Support patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
• Ensure all physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.

Patient Education & Communication

• Educate and advise patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Communicate effectively with staff members, health professionals, clients and family regarding provision of physiotherapy services.

Documentation & Reporting

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

Team & Staff Supervision

• Work as a professional member of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participate in team meetings.
• Supervise and instruct Physiotherapy Aides and Physiotherapy Assistants.
• Contribute to and participate in education programmes for residents, relatives and staff of NMCSH.

Equipment & Resources

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

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of a safe workplace through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identify and report hazards in the workplace.

Quality & Continuous 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.

Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.

Other Duties

• Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Department or the Medical Director.

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 Emirate of Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
• Minimum 2 years experience of practice in Physical Medicine.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Arabic language advantageous or 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 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.