Physiotherapy In Charge

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Group Services in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Physiotherapist Leader to oversee the physiotherapy department, coordinate patient care, and set clinical goals. The role requires strong clinical expertise, staff supervision, and governance responsibilities within a hospital setting.

You will ensure patient flow, adherence to infection control and regulatory standards, mentor staff, and drive service improvements while liaising with physicians and MDT to deliver evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE license (DOH/DHA/MOH).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical experience in a reputed hospital.
• 2+ years leadership experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.
• Fluent in English (written, spoken and reading).
• Arabic language knowledge will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and support in physiotherapy practice.
• Oversee daily operations of physiotherapy services.
• Monitor workload, staffing levels, and leave planning.
• Ensure OSH standards and infection control are met.
• Lead and supervise physiotherapy staff; set objectives and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with MDT and stakeholders for multidisciplinary care.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive service improvements.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

English fluency

Arabic language (advantage)

8+ years clinical experience

2+ years leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and support in physiotherapy practice
• Ensure delivery of safe, ethical, and evidence-based patient care
• Allocate patients appropriately based on therapist competencies
• Monitor and evaluate patient care protocols and outcomes
• Promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient management
• Oversee daily operations of physiotherapy services
• Ensure efficient patient flow and minimize waiting times
• Maintain effective referral pathways
• Monitor workload and staffing levels
• Ensure OSH Standard are met and maintained as per NMC policy
• Manage staff roster, leave planning and coverage arrangements
• Monitor departmental KPIs and develop corrective action plans when targets are not achieved
• Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy staff
• Set objectives and provide regular feedback
• Conduct performance appraisals and support development
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation
• Participate in quality assurance and audits
• Promote safety and infection control policies
• Support implementation and development of policies and guidelines
• Initiate and deploy service improvement initiatives
• Support efficient resource utilization
• Contribute to productivity and revenue targets
• Liaise with MDT and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with patients and families
• Lead and supervise physiotherapists and support staff within the department
• Assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor clinical progress
• Coordinate departmental schedules, patient appointments, and staff assignments
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and training to physiotherapy staff
• Monitor documentation, treatment outcomes, and departmental performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, infection-control standards, and organizational policies
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support multidisciplinary patient care
• Address patient concerns and support continuous improvement in service quality
• Assist with departmental budgeting, equipment management, and resource planning
• Participate in audits, quality-improvement initiatives, and professional development activities

Desired Candidate Profile

• Valid UAE license (DOH/DHA/MOH)
• Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
• Minimum 8 years’ clinical experience in a reputed Hospital Setup
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings
• Fluent in English (written, spoken and reading)
• Knowledge in Arabic language will be advantage