Pediatric Respiratory Physical Therapist – Specialist

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN HOSPITAL in Dubai seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to deliver direct patient care, assess and plan care for pediatric patients, and contribute to respiratory therapy services using various techniques.

The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, handling respiratory management for bronchiectasis, PCD, SMA, tracheostomies and NIV, with supervision of junior staff and cross-cover duties in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (or BSc in Physical Therapy).
• Current license to practice in country of origin or Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assesses/re-assesses patients to establish goals and care plans for physiotherapy.
• Oversees inpatient respiratory management for pediatric patients (0–18 years) with complex needs.
• Manages respiratory care for bronchiectasis, PCD, SMA, tracheostomies, long-term ventilation and NIV.
• Delivers specialized respiratory clinics and provides outpatient services.
• Advises and liaises with patients, families, carers, physiotherapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervises junior physiotherapists and staff nurses; provides cross-cover to wards, PICU, NICU including late shifts and weekends.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy

Dubai DHA license

Job description

AMERICAN HOSPITAL in Dubai seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to deliver direct patient care, assess and plan care for pediatric patients, and contribute to respiratory therapy services using various techniques.

The role spans inpatient and outpatient settings, handling respiratory management for bronchiectasis, PCD, SMA, tracheostomies and NIV, with supervision of junior staff and cross-cover duties in a busy hospital environment.