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. IDD therapy. Physiotherapists also provide advice on how to prevent injury.

Responsibilities

1. 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: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 stroke
   Writing patient case notes and reports
   Collecting patient statistics
   Educating and advising patients and their cares 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
   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