Physiotherapist | Al Futtaim Health | Healthcare

Job description / Role

Job Requisition ID: 163123

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions
- Automotive.
- Financial Services.
- Real Estate.
- Retail.
- Healthcare.

Employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

About Al-Futtaim Health
- our 14 HealthHub clinics ensure patient access to the best medical services and facilities throughout the UAE
- at Al-Futtaim Health we strive to redefine the healthcare experience by delivering high quality, smart and integrated care enriching lives through accessible care for all in our urgent and integrated family health primary care centers
- the use of smart technology, experienced clinical teams and our center of excellence partners, allows us to achieve better clinical outcomes
- in partnership with Accreditation Canada our HealthHub Clinics will be the first clinics in the region to apply for Platinum accreditation status and to be the first certified people centered care facility in the Middle East

The purpose of this role
- The purpose of this role is to provide high quality care and assessments of patients requiring physiotherapy treatment.
- Responsible to provide support and advise staff from within the clinic in the benefits of alternative physiotherapy treatment plans, in comparison to unnecessary invasive treatments.
- Use physical methods to treat injury and disease.
- Use knowledge and skills to improve patients physical functioning and range of movement.
- Formulate and deliver an individualised treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of various treatment models.
- Ensure appropriate referral of patients to other professionals and services using established protocols and pathways.
- Diagnosis injury and develop individualised treatment programs for patients.
- Undertake clinical duties as required.
- Assist in the development and education of treatment programs.
- Make recommendations to the Practice Manager for changes within the area of physiotherapy to enhance services.
- Provide emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annual resuscitation training.
- Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex healthcare needs.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise for treatment management and recognise areas for improvement

The Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge
- Graduate Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy recognized by Dubai Health Authority or Health Authority of Abu Dhabi or Ministry of Health UAE
- appropriate experience and competence in all aspects of Physiotherapy
- ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff
- certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
- fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing
- arabic speaking skills will be an added advantage
- excellent Computer Literacy skills is required
- publications in peer reviewed journals with be well regarded

Job-Specific Skills
- Basic/Advanced Life Support
- Minor Injuries
- Muscular Skeletal Therapies
- Massage Therapy/ Sports Massage
- Health Promotion
- Ice Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Female Health
- Strength & Conditioning
- Have knowledge of chronic disease management that encompasses respiratory, cardiac conditions and diabetes.
- Implement and evaluate individual chronic disease care plans.

Minimum Experience
- 5+ years experience of Internal Mediciane treatments at a specialist level, since gaining higher qualification

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.