Physiotherapist

Amana Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Amana Healthcare, a leading provider in paediatric long-term rehabilitation in the UAE, seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to evaluate referred patients, organize individualized therapy programs, and monitor outcomes. The role emphasizes clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and policy-aligned care within the DOH/DHA framework.

The incumbent will work within a multidisciplinary team to educate families and coordinate care plans, ensuring patient-centered approaches across the life span.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, plus specialty certifications such as Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, Bobath or Mulligan Concept.
• Relevant post-acute rehabilitation experience and DOH/DHA licensing requirements are expected.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and paediatric LTC safety requirements while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Conducts comprehensive paediatric assessments and develops individualized family-centered physiotherapy treatment plans.
• Educates children, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team on therapy goals, treatment plans, and safe participation in rehabilitation activities.
• Monitors progress using paediatric outcome measures and adjusts interventions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and supports billing, insurance submissions, and equipment coordination.

Skills

Dry Needling

Spinal Manipulation

Bobath

Mulligan Concept

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

MSc in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Amana Healthcare is a leading long-term care and rehabilitation provider in the Middle East and GCC, and the region’s pioneer in post-acute care services. It offers comprehensive long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care, and home healthcare. As part of the M42 network, Amana is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of individuals requiring complex or extended recovery support.

This role is responsible for evaluating patients referred to physiotherapy, organizing and implementing individualized therapeutic programs and monitoring the patients progress and response to treatment.. This role would include the ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge and understanding that is relevant to their area of practice and underpins their individual scope of practice, recognize their role and responsibilities within the patients plan of care, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, evidence-based practice, and physiotherapy practice of service users through the life span. This role is responsible to operate in line with M42 and DOH/DHA policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and paediatric LTC safety requirements while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Contributes to continuous improvement by identifying risks and enhancing operational efficiency within paediatric long‑term rehabilitation services.
• Conducts comprehensive paediatric assessments, establishes diagnoses, and develops individualized, family‑centered physiotherapy treatment plans.
• Educates children, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team on therapy goals, treatment plans, and safe participation in rehabilitation activities.
• Monitors progress using standardized paediatric outcome measures, adjusts interventions as needed, and ensures safety through ongoing risk assessment.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and completes administrative tasks such as billing, insurance submissions, and equipment coordination.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives, participates in clinical program development, and contributes to service improvement in paediatric LTC.
• Provides guidance to colleagues, maintains CME requirements, and promotes compassionate, person‑centered care tailored to children with complex long‑term needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, plus additional specialty certifications such as Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, Bobath, or Mulligan Concept.
• 6+ years of physiotherapy experience, including 4+ years in a defined specialty (ICU, Neuro, Orthopaedics, MSK, Sports Rehab) within a CARF/JCI‑accredited healthcare setting.
• Licensed and certified per DOH/DHA requirements, holding BLS and specialty‑relevant certifications such as ACLS or PALS.
• Strong clinical expertise across specialty areas, supported by advanced assessment, treatment planning, and evidence‑based rehabilitation skills.

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