Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists treat patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing. They treat people of all ages including children, the elderly, stroke patients and people with sports injuries. They work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function. They help promote their patients' health and wellbeing and assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. They devise and review treatment programs, comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutically exercise and the application of technological equipment, e.g. IDD therapy. Physiotherapists also provide advice on how to prevent injury.

Key Responsibilities

Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Managerial

• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties

  • Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments

Technical

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-DIP, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession typical work activities include:

  1. Working with patients to identify physical problems.

     1. Developing and reviewing treatment programs.

     2. Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.

     3. Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and stroke.

     4. Writing patient case notes and reports.

     5. Collecting patient statistics.

     6. Educating and advising patients and their cares about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.

  2. 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.

  • Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.

  • Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the head of department 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.

  • Maintaining a safe work environment.

  • 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 Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.

  • Other duties as directed by the Head of Department.

Quality and Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures

  • Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable

  • Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections

  • Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections

  • Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed 

  • Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.   

Continuous Education

• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations

  • Participating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested) 

  • Participating in the orientation and training of new employees

  • Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions

  • Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

  • The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems 

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements

  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports

  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

  • Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures 

  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. 

  •  Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures 

  •  Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety 

  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible 

  • Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. 

  • Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI): 

• PCI is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors. 

  • The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times

Qualifications & licensure

Required:

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.

• Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Dubai,U.A.E.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Physical Medicine.

• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

• Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.

• 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.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.

• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above

Required:

Currently licensed in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai U.A.E.

Specialist Certification

Required:  NA

Desired:  NA

Additional requirements

• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure;

  • Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.

  • A supportive and caring disposition;

  • Adaptability and good time management skills;

  • Confidence in dealing with stressful situations;

  • IT competencies.