Physiotherapist

NMC; Al Ain; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

NMCSH-Al-Ain is seeking a licensed Physiotherapist to join a hospital-based, multidisciplinary team in Al Ain. You will develop and review treatment programmes, guide rehabilitation after surgeries and injuries, and supervise Physiotherapy Aides, ensuring evidence-based practice and quality outcomes.

Preferred candidates hold a DOH license for Abu Dhabi and speak English fluently; Arabic is a plus. You will participate in education programs and maintain equipment while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Physiotherapy from an approved college or university.
• Current license to practice in UAE with DOH license for Emirate of Al Ain.
• Minimum 2 years of physical medicine practice.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work in a group practice within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of services for aged or disabled persons.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new service delivery models.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult staff on continuous improvement.
• Sound computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address patients' physical problems and develop treatment plans.
• Assist patients with joint and spinal issues, especially post-surgery.
• Support rehabilitation after injuries, accidents, strokes.
• Supervise physiotherapy assistants and maintain patient notes.
• Educate patients and carers on prevention and improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary rehab team and participate in meetings.
• Communicate with staff, health professionals, clients and families regarding physiotherapy services.
• Supervise and instruct Physiotherapy Aides.
• Contribute to education programs for residents, relatives and staff.
• Participate in continuing education and updates.
• Ensure physiotherapy equipment is maintained and order supplies with HOD.
• Base treatments on sound evidence and report adverse events.
• Maintain a safe workplace and participate in quality management.
• Identify hazards and participate in continuous improvement.
• Other duties as directed by HOD or Medical Director/Administrator.

Skills

Physiotherapy

English (written and spoken)

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Excel

Arabic (advantageous)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCSH‑Al‑Ain, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession. Typical work activities include:
  • Working with patients to identify the physical problem.
  • Developing and reviewing treatment programmes.
  • Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
  • Helping patients’ rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
  • Supervising physiotherapy assistants.
  • Writing patient case notes and reports.
  • Collecting patient statistics.
  • Educating and advising patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
• Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.
• Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services.
• Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides.
• Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCSH.
• Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.
• Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
• Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of a safe workplace through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
• Participating in NMCSH Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
• Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.
• Current license in country of origin with DOH license to practice in Emirate of Alain, U.A.E.
• Minimum 2 years experience of practice in Physical Medicine.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.