Physiotherapy Lead: Clinical Ops & Quality Care

NMC Health plc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health plc in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Physiotherapist Lead to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and provide operational and clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team. You will ensure safe patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery within a multidisciplinary framework.

The role requires DOH/DHA/MOH license, 8+ years clinical experience, and at least 2 years of leadership in a hospital setting. English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid UAE license (DOH/DHA/MOH).
• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical experience in a reputed hospital setup.
• 2+ years leadership experience required.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise physiotherapy 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Performance feedback

Education

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

NMC Health plc in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Physiotherapist Lead to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and provide operational and clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team. You will ensure safe patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery within a multidisciplinary framework.

The role requires DOH/DHA/MOH license, 8+ years clinical experience, and at least 2 years of leadership in a hospital setting. English is essential; Arabic is a plus.