Physical Therapist

Purpose and Scope of the Job

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a program of
rehabilitation to the patient through extensive training, physical therapy and
treatment. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital's
philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

‎1

To be responsible for own workload, ensuring patients receive an appropriate
assessment and planned programme of care, with regular review and adaptations
as necessary

‎2

Maintains a high level of expertise and keep up to date with developments in
patterns of care.

‎3

Identifies difficulties, deficiencies and possible methods of improvement in
order to assist in the planning and development of the service.

‎4

Attends team meetings, when appropriate, for the purpose of information
exchange, fostering team identity and in-service training.

‎5

Maintains high standards of clinical documentation and accurate recording of
clinical data conforming to departmental protocols.

‎6

Ensures accurate and comprehensive recording of statistical data as required.

‎7

Be responsible for the safe use of equipments and reporting of malfunctioning
for repairs.

‎8

Assists the Head of the Department and Superintendent Physiotherapist with
general departmental administration as necessary.

‎9

Plans courses and evaluates therapeutic measures appropriate for patient's
condition and treatment regime.

‎10

Executes physical therapy care with the use of therapeutic exercises,
principles, procedures and specialized equipments.

‎11

Administers the use of standard medical / therapeutic machines appropriate for
patients' rehabilitation requirements and the physical therapist's scope of
practice.

‎12

Documents patients' physical therapy treatments, diagnosis, assessment,
progression, treatment programs, the course of rehabilitation and thorough
discharge notes to monitor the quality and appropriateness of patient care and
to resolve any identified problems.

‎13

Provides education to patients in preventing injury and maintaining fitness /
health.

‎14

Performs other job related duties as required by the physiotherapy department.

‎15

Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME) / Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) activities and keeps up to date with knowledge and skills.

‎16

Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed.

‎17

Provides or promotes patient and family-centered care.

‎18

Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to
patients and families with special needs.

Qualifications, Competencies and Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy

Experience

‎3 years previous experience in physiotherapy

Licensure

Requirements as per MOH

Language

Fluent in both Arabic, English

Computer Proficiency

Good Computer skills

Performance Competencies

‎1

Ability to explain and demonstrate the use of different equipments related to
physiotherapy and knowledgeable about specific contraindications for use of
different equipments

‎2

Ability to make presentations

‎3

Able to function independently

‎4

Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills

‎5

Maintains effective working relationships with patients, the public and the
hospital staff

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

‎1

Medical staff and patients