Physiotherapist

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCSH‑Al‑Ain, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession
  • Working with patients to identify the physical problem.
  • Developing and reviewing treatment programmes.
    • Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
    • Helping patients’ rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
    • Supervising physiotherapy assistants.
    • Writing patient case notes and reports.
    • Collecting patient statistics.
    • Educating and advising patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Working as a professional member of a multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.
• Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services.
• Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides.
• Contributing to, and participating in, education programmes for residents, relatives and staff of NMCSH.
• Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.
• Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
• Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Assisting in the on‑going maintenance of a safe workplace through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
• Participating in NMCSH Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
• Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy
  • Current license in country of origin with DOH license to practice in Emirate of Alain, U.A.E.
  • Minimum 2 years experience of practice in Physical Medicine
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team
  • Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organisational 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