Physiotherapist

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES in Sharjah seeks a qualified physiotherapist to assess patients, build treatment plans and apply modalities such as superficial and deep heating, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy. You will ensure vital signs are normal before procedures, maintain patient records, coordinate appointments and insurance documentation, and develop home exercise programs.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly in English, holds an American Heart Association BLS card, collaborates across

Qualifications

• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card.
• Clear and effective English communication (spoken and written).
• Willingness to work across departments.
• Ability to work in an inter-professional team.
• Ability to use electronic medical record platforms for clinical documentation.
• Arabic language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify physical issues and appropriate treatment methods based on available evidence.
• Ensure patients' vital signs are normal before proceeding with procedures.
• Build treatment plans and goals based on physical diagnosis.
• Provide physiotherapy modalities such as superficial and deep heating, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy techniques.
• Periodically evaluate patients' physical condition and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Coordinate appointments and insurance-related documentation.
• Prepare insurance claim forms and handle monthly collections for the department.
• Formulate home exercise programs for patients to continue treatment at home.
• Maintain patient records including diagnosis reports, treatment records, insurance, registers, and treatment files.
• Collect signed consent forms and explain procedures before proceeding.
• Counsel patients on medication adherence as stipulated by the doctor.
• Encourage patients to contact clinic in case of adverse reactions or emergencies.
• Educate patients and bystanders on preventing, maintaining, correcting and alleviating physical disability through functional skills, body mechanics and postural awareness.
• Promote the scope of the physiotherapy department and other departments, doctors, and diagnostic facilities within the clinic.
• Stay updated on current physiotherapy practices and implement within department limits.
• Coordinate yearly maintenance of biomedical equipment with Biomedical department and centre manager.
• Promote and maintain open communication with team members and other departments to ensure patient safety.
• Work strictly within the scope of physiotherapy.
• Implement and improve quality policies and procedures as per MOHAP.

Skills

BLS certification

English communication

Inter-professional teamwork

Electronic medical record proficiency

Professional licensure maintenance

Arabic language (desirable)

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Job description

• Identify physical issues and appropriate treatment methods for patients using available evidence
• Ensure patients' vital signs are normal before proceeding with procedures
• Build treatment plans and goals based on physical diagnosis
• Provide physiotherapy modalities such as superficial and deep heating, cold and hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy techniques
• Periodically evaluate patients' physical condition and modify treatment plans as necessary
• Schedule and inform patients of appointments and coordinate insurance-related documentation
• Prepare insurance claim forms and handle monthly collection for the department
• Formulate home exercise programs for patients to continue treatment at home
• Maintain patient records including diagnosis reports, treatment records, insurance, registers, and treatment files
• Collect signed consent forms and explain procedures before proceeding
• Counsel patients on medication adherence as stipulated by the doctor
• Encourage patients to contact clinic in case of adverse reactions or emergencies
• Encourage patients to procure medication/general products from clinic pharmacies
• Educate patients and bystanders on preventing, maintaining, correcting and alleviating physical disability through functional skills, body mechanics and postural awareness
• Promote the scope of the physiotherapy department and other departments, doctors, and diagnostic facilities within the clinic
• Stay updated on current physiotherapy practices and implement within department limits
• Coordinate yearly maintenance of biomedical equipment with Biomedical department and centre manager
• Promote and maintain open communication with team members and other departments to ensure patient safety
• Work strictly within the scope of physiotherapy
• Implement and improve quality policies and procedures as per MOHAP
• Adhere to HR policies and IT security policies and procedures

Desired Candidate Profile

• Manage own professional re-licensure
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card
• Willingness to work across departments when necessary
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
• Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
• Organizational and administrative skills to use electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic (desirable)