The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position:
Professional
Be aware of and comply with the regulatory requirements to ensure that legal and professional responsibilities are met.
Adhere to policies and procedures.
Update own personal and professional education and development at every opportunity.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with patients.
Is wholly accountable for own practice in line with the Code of Professional Conduct and takes every opportunity to improve your knowledge and professional competence.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and required.
Clinical – relating to the treatment of actual patients
Treat illnesses, diseases, neurological and respiratory issues in a wide range of patients, including complex patients with multiple conditions.
Attempt to rehabilitate patients to allow them to feel comfortable and cope in their day-to-day life.
Utilise a wide variety of skills and treatment procedures, including passive modalities, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to expedite recovery.
Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain or limited mobility.
Assess and treat patients’ physical problem/condition.
Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques.
Involve carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients and educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
Write patient case notes and reports.
Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.
Carry an active caseload as required by service demand.
Maintain professional confidentiality.
Management
Work to the highest professional standards.
Attend the regular team brief sessions and obtain important information.
Effectively liaise with Departments to maintain good working relationships.
Provide support to other employees and team members.
Observe cleanliness, tidiness, health and safety and security and report problems to Head of Physiotherapy.
Prepare for and participate in regular development and performance reviews.
Develop and maintain a positive working environment by demonstrating flexibility, enthusiasm and reliability.
Education
Participate in Continuous Professional Development initiatives and in-service education programmes.
Undertake personal and professional development.
Actively encourage patient education and health promotion based on current research and best practice.
Qualifications
BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy.
Current Licensure: Country of origin/UAE. Experience 1. Minimum two (2) years’ experience post qualification in related field. Skills
Knowledge and Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills (English, Arabic an advantage).
Interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with patients and their families.
Team work skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and doctors.
Problem-solving ability.
Tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact.
Organisational and administrative skills.
A genuine concern for the wellbeing and health of patients.
Abilities
The ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively.
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
