SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST

KFSHRC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh seeks an experienced Physical/Occupational Therapist to lead the Admin Section - Physical Rehabilitation Department. The role combines expert clinical practice with leadership, education, and operational support to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.

Reports to area supervisor. Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing therapy plans, developing evidence-based protocols, and contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy is required.
• Grade 09: Two (2) years of related experience with Master’s, or four (4) years of related experience with Bachelor’s is required.
• Grade 10: Four (4) years as Senior Physical Therapist, or (Grade 09) related experience is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
• One hundred (100) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].

Responsibilities

• Reviews PT request and patient’s records to determine nature of therapy to be given.
• Develops, implements, and regularly review individualized goals and plans of treatment.
• Plans and administers PT programs to patients to maximize function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Develop treatment protocols and home programs, based on evidence-based practice.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the patient medical record.
• Consults with physician and other healthcare personnel regarding treatment objectives.
• Liaises with and acts as a resource for other healthcare personnel regarding issues relating to PT.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provides peer review to staff physical therapist rotating through area of specialty and provides information for their performance evaluations.
• Incorporates quality improvement strategies in clinical practice.
• Supports scheduling, workload distribution, and service coverage as required.
• Assists in orientation and competency assessment of new staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities and/or self-education.
• Follows all Hospital’s related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Clinical governance

Education/mentoring

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy

Job description

Location

Riyadh

Department/Section

Admin Section - Physical Rehabilitation Department

Summary

Responsible for delivering advanced physical therapy services, supervising junior staff, internship students, volunteer, and resident. Supporting clinical quality improvement, and contributing to service development. The role combines expert clinical practice with leadership, education, and operational support to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based patient care,Reports to area supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews PT request and patient’s records to determine nature of therapy to be given.
• Develops, implements, and regularly review individualized goals and plans of treatment.
• Plans and administers PT programs to patients to maximize function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Develop treatment protocols and home programs, based on evidence-based practice. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the patient medical record.
• Consults with physician and other healthcare personnel regarding treatment objectives. Liaises with and acts as a resource for other healthcare personnel regarding issues relating to PT.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provides peer review to staff physical therapist rotating through area of specialty and provides information for their performance evaluations, and act as a resource for complex cases.
• Incorporates quality improvement strategies in clinical practice.
• Supports scheduling, workload distribution, and service coverage as required.
• Assists in orientation and competency assessment of new staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, research activities and/or self-education such as presenting in-service or case study.
• Follows all Hospital’s related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy is required

Experience Required

Grade 09:

Two (2) years of related experience with Master’s, or four (4) years of related experience with Bachelor's is required.

Grade10:

Four (4) years as Senior Physical Therapist, or (Grade 09) related experience is required.

Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.

One hundred (100) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].

Other Requirements(Certificates)

Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.