Physiotherapist 1-Physiotherapy

Responsibilities

• Assists the senior physiotherapist to ensure the physiotherapy service to the assigned unit/s is efficient and effective.
• Contributes to the sustainable implementation of plans (strategic, financial, quality/patient safety, accessibility/marketing, manpower/cultural diversity, risk, infection control, equipment/technology) for effective and efficient business and clinical practice and patient satisfaction for the designated unit/units.
• Receives guidance and development from supervisor/senior on their units/designated areas for objective setting, appraisals, skill and equipment competency and training, duty rosters, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice and the delegation of tasks, etc.
• Ensures awareness and alignment with vision, mission, values, national licensing, organizational & departmental policies, clinical guidelines, mandatory competencies (e.g., Basic Life Support, Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc) and SSMC compliance guidelines.
• Pro active clinical and environmental risk identification.
• May take responsibility for day to day operations of assigned unit/s in the absence of a senior.
• Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s.
• Development of effective teaching skills and experience for facilitation of interns/students.
• Facilitates the delivery of high standard of specialized clinical care of patients in the designated unit/s. Uses evidence based practice to guide informed consent, assessment, goal setting/treatment planning, effective treatment, evaluation/re evaluation of outcomes and appropriate progression/discharge planning.
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and other care providers on a group or individual basis in order to maximize rehabilitative potential. This may require explanation instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or the use of behavioral modification techniques.
• Maintains and assists in the enforcement of up to date clinical and professional knowledge development, according to organizational/unit/s requirements (e.g., minimum of CPD/CME hours per year required for re licensing).
• Assists with maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties by following procedures for the management of these items.

Accountabilities

• Clinical competency and performance measurement (safety, efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction) and management for assigned unit/s.

Qualifications

Experience

Required:

• NLT 2 years post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital with relevant experience with patients with the same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or Rehab Facilities. Wide background preferred (i.e., ICU, acute medical/surgical, pediatrics).
• UAE National upon completion of internship.

Desired:

• N.A.

Educational Qualification

Required:

• BSc in Physiotherapy.
• Graduate from an accredited Diploma course in Physiotherapy (NLT 3 years syllabus).
• Current National License.

Desired:

• Master's in Rehabilitation Services or relevant clinical MSc in related field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience).