Female Western Physiotherapist – Hospital-Based

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Dubai is seeking a Female Western Physiotherapist to provide evidence-based treatment in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, a valid license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective rehabilitation. This full-time role includes rostered shifts and offers a supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Valid license/registration as a physiotherapist in country of qualification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Excellent communication with diverse populations

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Familiarity with EMR systems

Empathetic and culturally sensitive approach

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Female Western Physiotherapist Hospital-Based

Role Summary

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment for inpatients and outpatients within an acute hospital setting aiming to restore movement reduce pain and improve functional independence.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) alongside physicians nurses and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality patient-centered rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessments (mobility strength balance cardiopulmonary status pain functional abilities) for medical surgical orthopedic neurological and critical care patients.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using exercise therapy manual therapy mobilization gait training respiratory techniques and functional task training aligned with physician orders and hospital protocols.

• Provide early mobilization bed mobility transfer training and walking/stair training to reduce complications such as deconditioning pressure injuries and thromboembolic events.

• Educate patients and families on diagnosis rehabilitation goals home exercise programs safe mobility and lifestyle modifications to support recovery and prevent readmission.

• Document assessments treatment sessions progress notes and discharge recommendations accurately and timely in the hospital electronic medical record (EMR).

• Participate in MDT ward rounds case conferences and discharge planning to ensure coordinated safe and patient-centered care pathways.

• Adhere to infection control patient safety hospital policies and professional ethical standards at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy from an accredited Western university (e.g. UK Europe North America Australia/New Zealand).

• Valid license/registration as a physiotherapist in country of qualification plus eligibility/licensure with relevant local health authority (e.g. DHA/DOH/MOH in UAE as applicable).

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience preferably with exposure to hospital-based caseloads (acute medical/surgical orthopedic or neuro).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Life Support (ALS) desirable for critical care environments.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning and hands‑on skills across common hospital specialties including post‑operative care respiratory physiotherapy and complex mobility management.

• Excellent communication skills with diverse multicultural patient populations; ability to explain treatment plans clearly and motivate patients to participate in therapy.

• Ability to work effectively within an MDT manage a dynamic caseload and prioritize patients based on medical acuity and discharge needs.

• Familiarity with EMR systems and outcome measures; commitment to continuing professional development and evidence‑based practice.

• Professional empathetic and culturally sensitive approach with particular emphasis on providing a comfortable environment for female patients.

Working Conditions

• Full-time hospital-based role with rostered shifts that may include weekends and public holidays depending on service needs.

• Primarily ward-based with work in inpatient units (medical surgical ICU/HDU orthopedics) and potential outpatient clinics as required.

• Frequent standing walking manual handling and use of physiotherapy and mobility equipment (walkers wheelchairs parallel bars exercise devices) in line with hospital safety guidelines.