Certified Hydro Therapist – Physiotherapist (Hospital)

Business Umbrella; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Certified Hydro Therapist Physiotherapist to assess patients and provide hydrotherapy services. The candidate will develop individualized treatment plans and ensure safety in the aquatic environment. A Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and a valid UAE license are essential. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist, including hydrotherapy.
• Valid license to practice physiotherapy in the UAE.
• Certification in Hydrotherapy from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for hydrotherapy suitability.
• Develop tailored treatment plans for patients.
• Deliver hydrotherapy sessions effectively.
• Ensure safety standards in the pool are met.

Skills

Clinical reasoning in rehabilitation

Patient handling and communication skills

Ability to assist water-phobic patients

Proficiency in aquatic exercise programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Masters in Physiotherapy (preferred)

Job description

Below is a ready‑to‑use Job Description (JD) for a Certified Hydro Therapist Physiotherapist (Hospital). You can plug this into your HRMS / ATS with minor edits to salary and grade as per your hospital policy.

Position overview

• Title: Certified Hydro Therapist Physiotherapist (Hospital).

• Department: Physiotherapy / Rehabilitation / Physical Medicine.

• Reporting to: Head of Physiotherapy / Rehab Consultant / Medical Director.

• Work: Inpatient outpatient and daycare hydrotherapy services using hospital hydrotherapy / aquatic therapy pool.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients (musculoskeletal neurological postoperative chronic pain arthritic and balance disorders) for suitability for hydrotherapy and document comprehensive assessments.

• Develop individualized hydrotherapy treatment plans with clear short and longterm functional goals aligned with the overall physiotherapy/rehab plan.

• Deliver evidencebased hydrotherapy sessions (aquatic exercises gait training strengthening ROM balance and coordination training) using the therapeutic properties of warm water buoyancy and resistance.

• Monitor patients physiological responses in water (cardiovascular respiratory pain levels fatigue exertion) and modify treatment intensity and techniques safely.

• Assist patients safely in entering moving within and exiting the pool including use of hoists wheelchairs ramps and other transfer aids as needed.

• Educate patients and families on hydrotherapy goals home programs precautions and continuation/transition to landbased physiotherapy where indicated.

• Maintain accurate timely clinical documentation: assessments treatment notes progress reports outcome measures and discharge summaries.

• Ensure pool safety and infectioncontrol standards: presession checks water quality parameters pool hygiene protocols equipment cleaning and emergencyresponse readiness.

• Act as a resource person for hydrotherapy within the hospital; provide training and guidance to junior physiotherapists assistants and students.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences; contribute to treatment planning and early mobilization/rehab pathways.

Required qualifications & certifications

• Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) or equivalent from a recognized university; Masters in Physiotherapy with specialization in musculoskeletal / neuro / sports / cardiopulmonary is preferred.

• Valid professional license/registration to practice physiotherapy in the relevant country/Emirate (e.g. MOH / DOH / DHA or equivalent).

• Formal certification or documented training in Hydrotherapy / Aquatic Physiotherapy from a recognized body or institution.

• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred due to waterimmersion risks.

Skills experience and competencies

• 23 years clinical experience as a physiotherapist with at least 1 year in hydrotherapy / aquatic physiotherapy in a hospital or rehabilitation setting (adjust as per band/seniority).

• Strong clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal neurological and postsurgical rehabilitation with understanding of indications contraindications and risks of hydrotherapy.

• Proficiency in designing and progressing aquatic exercise programs: strengthening endurance balance gait posture pain relief and functional retraining.

• High level of vigilance and riskmanagement in a wet environment including emergency procedures safe manual handling and evacuation/ rescue protocols.

• Excellent patienthandling communication and motivational skills including ability to support anxious or waterphobic patients and maintain professional empathy.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and to train or supervise assistants and students in aquatic settings.

Physical safety and behavioral requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods in a warm humid pool environment and to perform physical tasks such as assisting transfers guarding in deep and shallow water and demonstrating exercises.

• Strict adherence to hospital safety infectioncontrol documentation and confidentiality policies and to all poolspecific SOPs and emergency codes.

• Commitment to continuous professional development in physiotherapy and aquatic therapy participation in audits qualityimprovement initiatives and outcome tracking.