Healthcare Management facility in Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide patient-centred physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. The successful candidate will assess patients with physical limitations resulting from illness, injury, surgery, disability, stroke, or age-related conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans to improve mobility, physical function, independence, and overall quality of life.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital / Rehabilitation Services
Employer: NMCRH-KC
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License Requirement: Valid Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi license (formerly HAAD)
The role involves delivering evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Candidates must hold a valid DOH license and have at least two years of physiotherapy experience in a JCI-accredited hospital.
Job Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify physical impairments, movement limitations, functional difficulties, and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised physiotherapy treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient goals.
- Provide physiotherapy interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, movement training, and appropriate therapeutic equipment.
- Support patients recovering from surgery, accidents, sports injuries, strokes, musculoskeletal disorders, and other medical conditions.
- Assist patients with joint, spinal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory rehabilitation needs within the scope of practice.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and modify rehabilitation programmes as required.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises, mobility techniques, injury prevention, and strategies to improve daily functioning.
- Maintain accurate patient case notes, clinical records, treatment reports, and relevant statistical information.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Supervise and instruct physiotherapy assistants and aides, where applicable.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical discussions, staff education, and continuous professional development activities.
- Ensure physiotherapy equipment is safe, functional, and properly maintained, and coordinate requests for supplies and equipment.
- Apply evidence-based clinical practices and maintain professional standards, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
- Record and report adverse clinical events, workplace hazards, incidents, and near misses in accordance with hospital procedures.
- Comply with hospital policies relating to occupational safety and health, infection prevention and control, waste management, and emergency procedures.
- Participate in quality management initiatives, clinical audits, patient surveys, risk assessments, safety drills, and continuous improvement programmes.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow established workplace safety procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Medical Director.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognised qualification in Physiotherapy from an approved college or university.
- Valid DOH (formerly HAAD) licence to practise as a Physiotherapist in Abu Dhabi.
- Minimum of two years of professional physiotherapy experience in a JCI-accredited hospital.
- Current professional registration or licence in the country of origin.
- Strong knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, and evidence-based patient care.
- Ability to develop and review treatment plans for patients with a range of physical and functional limitations.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage but are not essential.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital team and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while recognising professional boundaries.
- Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Ability to review clinical procedures and contribute to improved service delivery.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of infection control, occupational safety, and hospital quality management procedures.
Recommended Certifications and Professional Development
Candidates may strengthen their professional profile through relevant training in:
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based physiotherapy.
- Neurological and stroke rehabilitation.
- Musculoskeletal and post-operative rehabilitation.
- Infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
- Patient safety and healthcare quality management.
Candidates should verify the current DOH licensing and continuing professional development requirements applicable to their professional category.