Senior Physiotherapist

Overview

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCSH-Al-Ain, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession Typical work activities include:
• working with patients to identify the physical problem;
• developing and reviewing treatment programmes;
• assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery;
• helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;
• supervising physiotherapy assistants;
• 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
• Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides
• 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
• 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 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/Administrator.