Physiotherapist

2.1 Physiotherapists treat patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing. Theytreat people of all ages including children, the elderly, stroke patients and people with sports injuries.2.2 Physiotherapists work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function. They help promotetheir patients' health and wellbeing, and assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring bodysystems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. They deviseand review treatment programs, comprising manual therapy, movement, therapeutical exercise and theapplication of technological equipment, e.g. ultrasound. Physiotherapists also provide advice on how to avoidinjury.Responsibilities3.1 Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-KC, andpracticing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession Typical work activities include: 3.1.1. Working with patients to identify the physical problem;3.1.2. Developing and reviewing treatment programs;3.1.3. Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery;3.1.4. Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;3.1.5. Supervising physiotherapy assistants;3.1.6. Writing patient case notes and reports;3.1.7. Collecting patient statistics;3.1.8. Educating and advising patients and their care about how to prevent and/or improve conditions;3.2 Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in teammeetings3.3 Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provisionof physiotherapy services3.4 Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides3.5 Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCRH-KC.3.6 Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information3.7 Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the3.8 HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment3.9 Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit3.10 Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported3.11 Maintaining a safe work environment3.12 Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safesystems of work3.13 Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.3.14 Participating in NMCRH-KC Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuousimprovement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.3.15 Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director3.16 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospitalmanagement to comply those requirements3.17 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities3.18 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures3.19 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of riskassessments, incident reports3.20 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies3.21 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs3.22 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications3.3 Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy3.4 Current license in country of origin with HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.3.5 Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Physical Medicine3.6 Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.3.7 Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team3.8 Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person3.9 Ability to work with minimal supervision3.10 Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizationalrequirements3.11 Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuousimprovement3.12 Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr