Certified Hydro Therapist - Physiotherapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a Certified Hydro Therapist – Physiotherapist to deliver hydrotherapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will assess patient suitability for hydrotherapy, develop treatment plans, and monitor physiological responses during sessions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy certification, and 2–3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and effective rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist.
• Experience in hydrotherapy/aquatic physiotherapy.
• Proficient in designing aquatic exercise programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for hydrotherapy suitability.
• Develop individualized hydrotherapy treatment plans.
• Monitor patients’ physiological responses in water.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Excellent patient handling

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Master’s in Physiotherapy (preferred)

Formal certification in Hydrotherapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

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 setting: Inpatient, outpatient and day‑care hydrotherapy services using hospital hydrotherapy / aquatic therapy pool.

Key responsibilities

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

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

• Deliver evidence‑based 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 land‑based physiotherapy where indicated.

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

• Ensure pool safety and infection‑control standards: pre‑session checks, water quality parameters, pool hygiene protocols, equipment cleaning and emergency‑response 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) or equivalent from a recognized university; Master’s in Physiotherapy with specialization in musculoskeletal / neuro / sports / cardio‑pulmonary 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 water‑immersion risks.

Skills, experience and competencies

• 2–3+ 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 post‑surgical 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 risk‑management in a wet environment, including emergency procedures, safe manual handling and evacuation/ rescue protocols.

• Excellent patient‑handling, communication and motivational skills, including ability to support anxious or water‑phobic 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, infection‑control, documentation and confidentiality policies and to all pool‑specific SOPs and emergency codes.

• Commitment to continuous professional development in physiotherapy and aquatic therapy, participation in audits, quality‑improvement initiatives and outcome tracking.