Physiotherapy Specialist (DUBAI)
Nursing Jobs
- Hatch Talent Solutions
- Expires 27 Mar 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Provide clinical care including Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of
patients in the specialty area and handle the complex cases.
2. Mentor, and oversee Physiotherapists, Technicians and Asst Technician.
3. Responsible for updating personal clinical knowledge and skill in specialized field and
participate in clinical research
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage an individual case load of patients effectively and efficiently undertaking
predominantly complex cases in area of specialty
2. Independently assess, analyze and synthesize complex evaluation data and provide a clinical
diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention
within specialty area.
3. Independently formulate a treatment plan in collaboration with patient/family, delivering
individual physiotherapy treatment according to evidence based practice /clinical guidelines
4. Reassess clinical outcomes, to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient
towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment
5. Carries out a comprehensive discharge plan, and collaborates with the other
multidisciplinary team members and family when the measurable short and long term goals
have been achieved.
6. Provide patient and family education in a timely manner as part of the physiotherapy
SMA 2017/ Template
process.
7. Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care including
participation in medical/surgical rounds, clinics, conferences.
8. Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care
provided and meet professional standards.
9. Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant disciplines of staff to maximize
patient care and promote multidisciplinary team working.
10. Assist in developing clinical guidelines to optimize patient care in the area of specialty.
11. Work independently to provide physiotherapy weekend/holiday and on-call care.
12. Participate in implementation of HMC and Departmental Policies and Procedures of safety,
infection control and quality improvement.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.
MANAGERIAL:
1. Delegate appropriate tasks, oversee clinical workload of Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy
Technicians and Physiotherapy Aides to maximize efficiency and achieve desired quality of
care.
2. Participate in the Unit and Job Specific Orientation process for new staff in the assigned
specialty area
3. Monitor and participate in clinical audit in the assigned specialty area, to support the
Physiotherapy Quality Improvement Plan.
EDUCATIONAL:
1. Participate in physiotherapy in-service and if necessary lead team in-service training to
promote personal development.
2. Responsible for developing and updating clinical knowledge and skills in the area of specialty
to ensure delivery of evidence based care and professional growth and development.
3. Engage in continuous education programs
4. Participate in the development and organization of educational programs for nursing,
medical, other multidisciplinary team members, staff as well as patient’s caregivers.
5. Participates in research activities to enhance clinical outcomes and promote evidence –
based clinical practice.
6. Act as a mentor to Physiotherapists and Developees
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or 3 years Diploma in Physiotherapy from a nationally
approved and /or accredited College or University with relevant course in specialty area.
Valid Primary license from the country of origin (if applicable) AND should be eligible for license
from the Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice Healthcare Profession.
5 years of clinical experience as Physiotherapist of which 3 years in area of specialty
English Language: Essential
Arabic Language: Preferred
Basic Computer Skills: Essential
