Physiotherapy In Charge

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist Department Leader to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services and provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership for the physiotherapy team.

You will ensure safe, patient-centered care, oversee staffing, adherence to standards, and continuous service improvement within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE license (DOH/DHA/MOH) is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy.
• Minimum 8 years' clinical experience in a reputed hospital.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.
• Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and advanced physiotherapy expertise.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Supervise, mentor and develop physiotherapy staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and EMR documentation accuracy.
• Lead quality improvement, audits, and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and MDT for patient care.
• Assist with budgeting, equipment, and resource planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job description

Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and evidence-based physiotherapy services while providing day-to-day operational and clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team. The role ensures effective service delivery, adherence to clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes through coordinated multidisciplinary care, efficient resource utilization, and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• 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.

Operational 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

Team Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy staff.
• Set objectives and provide regular feedback.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support development.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance and audits.
• Promote safety and infection control policies.

Service Development & Improvement

• Support implementation and development of policies and guidelines.
• Initiate and deploy service improvement initiatives.

Financial & Resource Management

• Support efficient resource utilization.
• Contribute to productivity and revenue targets.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise with MDT and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise physiotherapists and support staff within the department.
• Assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor clinical progress.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services and patient care.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 required
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings
• Fluent in English (written, spoken and reading). Knowledge in Arabic language will be advantage