Physiotherapist

Role Overview

Physiotherapist at NMC Healthcare. The role treats patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing across all age groups. Based in Dubai, U.A.E.

Role Purpose

Treat patients to identify and improve their movement and function, promote health and wellbeing, and assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems, particularly the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Devise and review treatment programs and provide injury prevention advice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Treatment & Assessment

• Work with patients to identify physical problems and develop treatment programs.
• Assist patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
• Help patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and stroke.
• Devise and review treatment programs comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutic exercise and the application of technological equipment including IDD therapy.
• Ensure Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
• Write patient case notes and reports.
• Collect patient statistics.

Patient Education & Communication

• Educate and advise patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Effectively communicate with staff members, health professionals, clients and family regarding provision of physiotherapy services.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.

Team & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participate in team meetings.
• Contribute to and participate in education programs for residents, relatives and staff.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Participate in department programs, committees and hospital committees when requested.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience and maintain records for ordering and replenishments.
• Ensure Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaise with the head of department for the ordering of supplies and equipment.

Occupational Safety & Health

• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
• 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.
• Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, reuse and recycle waste as much as possible.
• Participate in Occupational Safety and Health Management System audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Infection Prevention & Control

• Implement the NMC Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) Policy and Strategy to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain the strictest hand hygiene, including the 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows practice and environmental care at all times.
• Comply with all infection control policies and precautions for environmental safety, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and maintain quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place.
• Conduct method evaluation and development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Ensure that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
• Comply with and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.
• Participate in Quality Management System processes and commitment to continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.

Professional Development

• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, including teaching, induction, peer review, case studies and clinical presentations.
• Participate in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education sessions.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

General Duties

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-DIP and practice within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession.
• Apply technical skills with demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences such as anatomy, physiology and physics.
• Complete other duties as directed by the Head of Department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.
• Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Dubai, U.A.E.
• Minimum 2 years' experience of practice in Physical Medicine.
• Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged and disabled persons.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic language advantageous 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 setup and as a member of a team.
• 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.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure.
• Supportive and caring disposition.
• Adaptability and good time management skills.
• Confidence in dealing with stressful situations.
• IT competencies.