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Physiotherapist Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload and ensuring that the patient receives appropriate treatment to a high professional standard.
- To remain legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
- Work under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist and/or Line Manager .
- Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and physical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis for the physiotherapeutic management of their condition seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Take delegated responsibility from senior therapists for managing and treating patients with particular conditions.
- Demonstrates sensitive and appropriate handling during the assessment process.
- Formulate treatment plans and set goals in collaboration with the patient, carers and other team members, that are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with specified timeframe (SMART).
- Select appropriate treatment techniques, this may include facilitation of normal movement, therapeutic handling, gait re-education, chest physiotherapy, etc.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient.
- To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patient, relatives and carers regarding their medical management and care needs to ensure a consistent approach to patient care, whilst promoting understanding of the aims of physiotherapy.
- To prioritise and manage the clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, of the post on a daily basis.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used within the therapy department, PPM’s are done according to the scheduled dates and report all malfunctioning equipment to Biomed.
- Demonstrate safe airway clearance techniques, using the Airway clearance vest and CPT techniques in accordance with the guidelines formulated.
- Carries out any procedure using an Aseptic Non Touch Technique safely, consistently, independently and effectively.
- To use the following modalities in a safe and independent manner: Physical agent modalities, Electrotherapy modalities, Therapeutic Tub, Paraffin Wax Bath, Serial Casting and the Mobiliser if applicable.
- Demonstrates clear and accurate documentation
- Completes relevant documentation to the required standard (eg., medical record , statistical information, referral letters/discharge summaries, monthly Daman reports)
- Complies with organizational protocols and communication – completes MDT Initial screening within 72 hours; Initial Assessments – within 7 days of admission and Reassessments – every 12-16 weeks.
Responsibilities
- To be responsible for a clinical caseload and ensuring that the patient receives appropriate treatment to a high professional standard.
- To remain legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
- Work under the supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist and/or Line Manager .
- Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies using clinical reasoning skills and physical assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis for the physiotherapeutic management of their condition seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Take delegated responsibility from senior therapists for managing and treating patients with particular conditions.
- Demonstrates sensitive and appropriate handling during the assessment process.
- Formulate treatment plans and set goals in collaboration with the patient, carers and other team members, that are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with specified timeframe (SMART).
- Select appropriate treatment techniques, this may include facilitation of normal movement, therapeutic handling, gait re-education, chest physiotherapy, etc.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure optimal outcomes for the patient.
- To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patient, relatives and carers regarding their medical management and care needs to ensure a consistent approach to patient care, whilst promoting understanding of the aims of physiotherapy.
- To prioritise and manage the clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, of the post on a daily basis.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used within the therapy department, PPM’s are done according to the scheduled dates and report all malfunctioning equipment to Biomed.
- Demonstrate safe airway clearance techniques, using the Airway clearance vest and CPT techniques in accordance with the guidelines formulated.
- Carries out any procedure using an Aseptic Non Touch Technique safely, consistently, independently and effectively.
- To use the following modalities in a safe and independent manner: Physical agent modalities, Electrotherapy modalities, Therapeutic Tub, Paraffin Wax Bath, Serial Casting and the Mobiliser if applicable.
- Demonstrates clear and accurate documentation
- Completes relevant documentation to the required standard (eg., medical record , statistical information, referral letters/discharge summaries, monthly Daman reports)
- Complies with organizational protocols and communication – completes MDT Initial screening within 72 hours; Initial Assessments – within 7 days of admission and Reassessments – every 12-16 weeks.
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