Summary
NMC Healthcare is seeking a Physiotherapy In-Charge in Abu Dhabi to lead the department’s clinical and day-to-day operations. The role includes assessing patients, overseeing treatment plans and outcomes, coordinating patient flow and staff schedules, and guiding physiotherapy team members. The postholder will support multidisciplinary care, regulatory compliance, audits, service improvement, and efficient use of resources. Applicants need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physiotherapy, a valid UAE DOH, DHA, or MOH license, at least eight years of hospital clinical experience, and two or more years of leadership experience; fluent English is required, and Arabic is an advantage.
The posting
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Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and evidence-based physiotherapy services while providing day-to-day operational and clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team. The role ensures effective service delivery, adherence to clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes through coordinated multidisciplinary care, efficient resource utilization, and continuous service improvement
Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:
Provide advanced clinical expertise and support in physiotherapy practice.
Ensure delivery of safe, ethical, and evidence-based patient care.
Allocate patients appropriately based on therapist competencies.
Monitor and evaluate patient care protocols and outcomes.
Promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient management.
Operational Management:
Oversee daily operations of physiotherapy services.
Ensure efficient patient flow and minimize waiting times.
Maintain effective referral pathways.
Monitor workload and staffing levels.
Ensure OSH Standard are met and maintained as per NMC policy.
Manage staff roster, leave planning and coverage arrangements
Monitor departmental KPIs and develop corrective action plans when targets are not achieved
Team Leadership & People Management:
Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy staff.
Set objectives and provide regular feedback.
Conduct performance appraisals and support development.
Quality, Safety & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
Participate in quality assurance and audits.
Promote safety and infection control policies.
Service Development & Improvement:
Support implementation and development of policies and guidelines.
Initiate and deploy service improvement initiatives.
Financial & Resource Management:
Support efficient resource utilization.
Contribute to productivity and revenue targets.
Communication & Collaboration:
Liaise with MDT and stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise physiotherapists and support staff within the department.
- Assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor clinical progress.
- Ensure high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services and patient care.
- Coordinate departmental schedules, patient appointments, and staff assignments.
- Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and training to physiotherapy staff.
- Monitor documentation, treatment outcomes, and departmental performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, infection-control standards, and organizational policies.
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support multidisciplinary patient care.
- Address patient concerns and support continuous improvement in service quality.
- Assist with departmental budgeting, equipment management, and resource planning.
- Participate in audits, quality-improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Valid UAE license (DOH/DHA/MOH)
Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
Minimum 8 years’ clinical experience in a reputed Hospital Setup
2+ years leadership experience required
Experience in multidisciplinary settings
Fluent in English (written, spoken and reading). Knowledge in Arabic language will be advantage