Neuro Physiotherapy

Job Description

The Neurology Physiotherapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating physiotherapy interventions for patients with neurological disorders. The role involves providing evidence-based rehabilitation to improve patients’ mobility, functional independence, balance, coordination, strength, and overall quality of life. The physiotherapist works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice

Summary of Main Duties

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital – Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies and procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated Clinical areas
• Perform comprehensive neurological physiotherapy assessments using standardized clinical tools and outcome measures.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Assess and treat patients with neurological conditions, including but not limited to:
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Peripheral neuropathies
• Vestibular disorders
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Motor neuron diseases

Responsibilities

• Accepts clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patient and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• Work closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation physicians, nurses, speech and language therapists, psychologists, prosthetists/orthotists, and social workers.
• Provides spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to colleagues and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and ensures a consistent approach to patient care.
• Trains, supervises and manages performance of more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students, ensuring high standard of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.
• Communicates effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward rounds and discharge plans.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Neurological Physiotherapy (MPT Neurology) or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation within a hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities