Physiotherapist

Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive physiotherapy services

Responsibilities

•   Assists the senior physiotherapist to ensure the physiotherapy service to the assigned unit/s is efficient and effective. 
•   Contributes to the sustainable implementation of plans (strategic, financial, quality/patient safety, accessibility/marketing, manpower/cultural diversity, risk, infection control, equipment/technology) for effective and efficient business and clinical practice and patient satisfaction for the designated unit/units 
•   Receives guidance and development from supervisor/senior on their units/designated areas for objective setting, appraisals, skill and equipment competency and training, duty rosters, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice and the delegation of tasks, etc 
•   Ensures awareness and alignment with vision, mission, values, national licensing, organizational & departmental policies, clinical guidelines, mandatory competencies (e.g. Basic Life Support, Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc) and SSMC compliance guidelines (as below) 
•   Pro-active clinical and environmental risk identification 
•   May take responsibility for day to day operations of assigned unit/s in the absence of a senior 
•   Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s 
•   Development of effective teaching skills and experience for facilitation of interns/students 
•   Facilitates the delivery of high standard of specialized clinical care of patient’s in the designated unit/s. Use evidence-based practice to guide informed consent, assessment, goal setting/treatment planning, effective treatment, evaluation/re-evaluation of outcomes and appropriate progression/discharge planning 
•   Communicating effectively with patients, relatives and other care providers on a group or individual basis in order to maximize rehabilitative potential. This may require explanation instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or the use of behavioral modification techniques 
•   Maintaining and assisting in the enforcement of up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge development, according to organizational/unit/s requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re-licensing) 
•   Assists with maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties by following procedures for the management of these items. 

Accountabilities 
• Clinical competency and performance measurement (safety, efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction) and management for assigned unit/s 

 

Qualifications

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   NLT 2 years post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital in relevant experience with patients with same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or Rehab Facilities)) Wide background is preferred (i.e. ICU, acute medical/surgical, pediatrics • UAE National upon completion of internship 

Desired: 
•   N.A. 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   BSc in Physiotherapy, 
•   Graduate from an accredited Diploma course in Physiotherapy, (NLT 3 years syllabus). •    AND Current National License 

Desired: 
•   Master's in Rehabilitation Services or relevant clinical Msc in related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)