Physiotherapist

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates, and the third largest in Oman. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC’s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited, multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities throughout the UAE. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year. The NMC Healthcare group also includes the ProVita International Medical Centre, CosmeSurge, and Fakih IVF Fertility Centre brands. NMC’s Fakih IVF is ranked as one of the leading in-vitro fertilization service providers worldwide

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Job Summar

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Physiotherapists treat individuals with physical challenges stemming from illness, injury, disability, or aging. They work with patients of all ages, including children, the elderly, stroke survivors, and those with sports injuri

es.Their role involves identifying and enhancing patients' movement and function. Physiotherapists promote health and well-being and support the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems, particularly the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. They create and regularly review treatment plans that include manual therapy, movement, therapeutic exercises, and the use of technological equipment, such as IDD therapy. Additionally, physiotherapists provide guidance on injury preventi

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Responsibili

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As a Pediatric Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents, helping them overcome physical challenges due to injury, illness, disability, or developmental delays. Your role will align with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMCRH-DIP, upholding the highest standards and ethics of the physiotherapy profession. Key responsibilities in

• clude:
  Evaluate and diagnose physical issues in children, focusing on developmental, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal cond
• itions.Develop, implement, and regularly review personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and overall physical fu
• nction.Assist children with movement difficulties, joint and muscle issues, and post-surgical rehabili
• tation.Facilitate the rehabilitation process for children recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions, ensuring a supportive and child-friendly envir
• onment.Educate and advise parents, caregivers, and families on managing their child’s condition and supporting their physical devel
• opment.Provide guidance on exercises, activities, and techniques that can be used at home to enhance the child’s progress and prevent further
• issues.Maintain detailed case notes and reports on each child's progress and treatment ou
• tcomes.Collect and analyze data on treatment success and developmental mile
• stones.Ensure that any adverse clinical events are properly recorded and re
• ported.Work closely with a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure holistic care for each
• child.Participate actively in team meetings, offering insights on physiotherapy services and care strategies for ch
• ildren.Communicate effectively with children, parents, medical professionals, and educators regarding treatment plans and pr
• ogress.Stay updated with the latest advancements in pediatric physiotherapy techniques and evidence-based pra
• ctices.Participate in continuing education programs, workshops, and courses specific to pediatri
• c care.Ensure that all pediatric physiotherapy equipment is safe, properly maintained, and suitable for use with ch
• ildren.Coordinate with the department head to acquire necessary supplies and equipment that support pediatric treatment and rehabili
• tation.Maintain a safe, child-friendly environment for therapy se
• ssions.Participate in safety initiatives and report any hazards identified in the wor
• kplace.Engage in the Quality Management System, contributing to continuous improvement activities, including audits, surveys, and needs an
• alysis.Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Department, with a focus on enhancing the physical health and well-being of ch

ildren.
Qualifi

• cations:
  Graduate from an approved College or University in Phys
• iotherapyCurrent license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Duba
• i, U.A.E.Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Physical
• MedicineExcellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not e