NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire qualified and competent candidate for the role of a Physiotherapist. The appointed candidate will work at NMC Specialty Hospital located in Dubai, UAE. NMC announced this job vacancy on 6 November 2023 and all eligible aspirants are encouraged to apply for this position.
Job Purpose of A Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapists treat patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or aging.
- Work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function.
- Promote patient’s health, and assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Job Duties of A Physiotherapist
- Working with patients to identify the physical problem.
- Developing and reviewing treatment programs.
- Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery,
- helping patients rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes.
- Writing patient case notes and reports.
- Collecting patient statistics.
- Educating and advising patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
- Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.
- Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services.
- Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCSH.
- Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.
- Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
- Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
- Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
- Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
- Participating in NMCSH Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
- Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director.
Qualification & Experience
- Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Medicine.
Knowledge and Skills Desired
- Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.
- Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
- Sound computer skills including knowledge of microsoft word and excel.