Physiotherapist - UAE National NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

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.

Physiotherapists 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 programmes, comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutical exercise and the application of technological equipment, e.g. ultrasound. Physiotherapists also provide advice on how to avoid injury.                                                                               

Responsibilities

1. Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCSH-Abu Dhabi, 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; 

  1. Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.

1. Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services.

1. Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides.

1. Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCSH.