Job Description:
PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST
employs a variety of therapeutic modalities to deliver direct patient care, carry out evaluations and reevaluations of patients, establish goals for patients, and prepare a plan of care for physiotherapy services, with or without the use of equipment and/or assistive medical devices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
employs a variety of therapeutic modalities to deliver direct patient care, carry out evaluations and reevaluations of patients, establish goals for patients, and prepare a plan of care for physiotherapy services, with or without the use of equipment and/or assistive medical devices.
Act as a liaison and advisor to patients, carers, colleagues in physiotherapy, and other medical professionals.
Work closely with the respiratory therapists in the PICU, the pediatric physician, and the pediatric physiotherapy team.
Provide cross-coverage to the NICU, PICU, and wards as needed; this includes call duty, late hours, and weekend work. Oversee the staff nurses and junior physiotherapists.
function as a highly specialized information source for patients with non-CF bronchiectasis, PCD, neuromuscular problems (such SMA), tracheostomies, extended ventilation, NIV, or other respiratory ailments regarding the management of their respiratory health.
demonstrates total compliance, the ability to follow the proper lines of communication and the chain of command, and the ability to report events, complaints, and/or other pertinent patient-related problems.
Ensures that any medical equipment in need of repair is reported to the biomedical engineer and that the necessary follow-up repairs are handled and finished. Maintains perfect compliance with the safety regulations pertaining to physiotherapy medical equipment. Performs functional and calibration checks.
Shows complete adherence to and proficiency with the AHO and PTO clinical policy and procedure, including the safety of patients and equipment as well as the necessary infection prevention and control to deliver patient care.
To enhance patient care services, maintain complete compliance in reporting all incidences pertaining to patient care and/or customer service complaints.
Participates in unit projects, department staff meetings, and the implementation and assessment of innovative goal-achieving strategies.
Performs additional duties and/or tasks as specified and/or assigned.
serves as a clinical resource for the patient, their family, caregivers, and other medical personnel, including junior physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech pathologists, and others.
Maintains the availability of physiotherapy medical equipment for patient's utilization, perform daily and monthly inventory and ensures that these equipment are placed and/or stored in the designated areas.
Maintains full compliance to the safety and availability of physiotherapy medical supplies safe, minimizes medical supplies losses and reports to Materials Management Department all supply replacements, expiry, and losses requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Physiotherapy bachelor's degree or physical therapy bachelor's degree in science.
current practice license from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), United Arab Emirates, or the country of origin or point of hire.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Must have:
a minimum of five (5) years of experience following pediatric physical therapy certification.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Note * : Only shortlisted applicants will get contacted.
Job Details:
Job Location Dubai United Arab Emirates
Company Industry Other Business Support Services
Company Type Unspecified
Employment Type Unspecified
Monthly Salary Range Unspecified
Number of Vacancies Unspecified