Physiotherapist 1-Physiotherapy

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Physiotherapist responsible for providing safe and effective physiotherapy services. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience in a large hospital, ideally in acute care or rehabilitation settings. Candidates should possess a BSc in Physiotherapy and a National License, with opportunities for professional development and contribution to patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital.
• Relevant experience in acute care or rehabilitation facilities including ICU, medical/surgical, pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure physiotherapy service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify clinical and environmental risks.
• Maintain clinical competency in assigned specialist areas.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Teaching skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

Current National License

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based, and comprehensive physiotherapy services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior physiotherapist to ensure the physiotherapy service to the assigned units is efficient and effective.
• Contribute to the sustainable implementation of plans (strategic, financial, quality/patient safety, accessibility/marketing, manpower/cultural diversity, risk, infection control, equipment/technology) for effective clinical practice and patient satisfaction.
• Receive guidance and development from supervisors on objective setting, appraisals, skill and equipment competency, training, duty rosters, annual leave, supervision, and delegation of tasks.
• Ensure awareness and alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, values, licensing, policies, clinical guidelines, mandatory competencies (e.g., BLS, Infection Control), and compliance guidelines.
• Proactively identify clinical and environmental risks.
• May take responsibility for day-to-day operations of assigned units in the absence of a senior.
• Maintain clinical competency in assigned specialist areas.
• Develop effective teaching skills for facilitating interns/students.
• Deliver high-standard specialized clinical care using evidence-based practice, including assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, evaluation, and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and care providers to maximize rehabilitative potential, including explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, and reassurance.
• Maintain and develop up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge according to organizational requirements.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment following proper procedures.

Accountabilities

• Ensure clinical competency, performance, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction for assigned units.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital, with relevant experience in acute care or rehabilitation facilities, including ICU, medical/surgical, pediatrics.
• UAE National upon completion of internship.

Educational Qualifications:

• BSc in Physiotherapy or a graduate from an accredited diploma course (minimum 3 years).
• Current National License.

Desired:

• Master’s in Rehabilitation Services or related clinical MSc (which may reduce required experience by 1 year).