Physiotherapist

Job Description

Basic Purpose of the role

To provide a physiotherapy service to patients who may have physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing to improve their physicial function nt with treatment programmes using manual therapy (such as massage), therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy. To ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with establishedNational and International practices, policies and procedures. 

Key responsibilities of the role

Managerial/Administration    

Contribute to developing therapy service standards and ensure they are  consistently met. 

Act as a role model and deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the multidisciplinary therapy teams.

Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Ensures the reporting of all adverse events, incidents and near misses.

Contributes to investigations of complaints and incidents and draft responses as required in a timely manner.

Contributes to the monitoring of key performance indicators and developing action plans as required
 

Other responsibilities

Technical:   

Responsible for a caseload of patients ensuring the delivery of International standards of care in physiotherapy services. This includes the assessment, treatment and intervention services for in-patients and outpatients.

To use recognised outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatment programs are progressing appropriately.

Assess the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjust accordingly.

To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritises that work efficiently taking into account clinical and service priorities and using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.

 Provide individual patient equipment as required, walking aids, splints and supports. To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal, international and local guidelines taking into account the approval process for medical insurance.

Advise, guide and teach junior staff in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.

To be an active member of the on-call, weekend duty rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working as lone physiotherapy practitioner at night. 

Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Senior Physiotherapist 

Update other healthcare providers on changes in the patient’s condition.

In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure that there is an embedded philosophy and practice of continuous improvement.

Communicate with the patient team regarding equipment recommendations and home environment as part of admission and discharge planning. 

Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.

Uses unit resources in a cost effective and responsible manner

Actively participates in the process for ensuring the organisation achieves and maintains JCIA status or other rehabilitation accreditations.
Quality & Safety: 

Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process.

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.

Participate in the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.
Education:

Actively participates with the Senior Physiotherapist and Pysiotherapy Manager in staff development activities consistent with service delivery and individual learning goals. 
    
Maintains a primary role in departmental and interdepartmental related educational activities.

Maintains a significant role in the creation and execution of Rehabilitation and Hospital programmes, hospital quality development, policy and procedures and competencies.

Actively participates in the Clinical Competency Programme.

Compliance guidelines

Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of Al Reem Integrated Healthcare Center Facilities and other Regulatory Requirements    Participates in the development of policies and procedures

Participates in the formulation of Quality Assurance programs in line with strategic direction.

Participates on relevant committees and on special projects as required.
Maintaining Confidentiality:    Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Ensures all allied health staff maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.
Promoting Customer Service Standards:    Functions as a clinical resource to all staff and acts as liaison with other disciplines and departments.

Promotes positive public relations with patients, peers, medical staff and members of the general public.

Collaborates with personnel from non-clinical department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care;  facilitate solutions as needed.
Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance Standards:    Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.

The position does have exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

The position requires exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.
Ensuring Personal Effectiveness:    Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcome.

Acts as a role model for all staff.

Maintains a personal record of continuing education attendances, (direct or indirect).

Actively participates in the annual system of performance review.
 

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Qualifications:    BSc in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy

Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.

BLS certification.
Specialist Certifications:    Preferred: post graduate studies (academic or professional) in a specific sub specialties. 

Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above  (Relevant to the Job) :

 Not less than 3 years post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a large hospital or rehabilitation setting. 
International accreditation experience is an advantage.
Additional Requirements / Remarks: 

The ability to influence and implement change.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Organized and able to work methodically.
Excellent leadership skills.
Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Physical requirements

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work. The individual must be able to quickly manoeuvre throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. The following denote the key physical requirements for the job, which may require: Standing, Simple Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Operation Machinery / Equipment, Lifting / overhead reaching, Twisting, Climbing / Balancing, Crouching / Squatting, Reaching and Manual handling of people of approximately 100kg.  Lifting equipment must be used whenever practicable.

In addition, the position requires office work involving extensive use of the computer and interdepartmental coordination. Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.