Job Details
Type: Full Time
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Health And Medicine
Job Description
Key Accountabilities & Activities:
Demonstrate capability in massage therapy skills.
Comply with instructions of the physiotherapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan utilizing massage therapy technique.
Be able to recognize change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to monitor the patient's response to any treatment undertaken.
Monitor the reaction of patients to specific massage therapy techniques undertaken.
Manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to massage therapy, maintaining safety and security at all times.
At all times, adhere to the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment.
Illustrate physical ability to carry out massage therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for massage therapy treatment of patients.
Ability to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support).
Adhere to NSMP protocols and policies.
Comment on changes to NSMP policies and procedures as required.
Be responsible for competent use and maintenance of all equipment used, to report defects in equipment in a timely manner.
Undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within their clinical areas.
Process some administrative tasks particularly related to record keeping, filing, supplies, errands and message taking in consultation with physiotherapy staff.
Ensure the supply and change of laundry in the clinical areas.
Prepare and clean equipment used in treatment.
Report all complaints and accidents immediately to a member of physiotherapy staff.
Motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills.
Liaise with physiotherapists as appropriate
Responsible to and report on a day-to-day basis to either the physiotherapist or the Line Manager / Clinic Director.
Liaise with other physiotherapists or health professionals as necessary with regard to patient care.
Communicate with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Attend any meetings and seminars/case conferences as deemed appropriate by physiotherapy staff, including staff meetings and assistant meetings.
Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:
3-5 years of related experience. Minimum 1 year in similar position.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work under the supervision of the head Physiotherapist
Personal insight and reflection skills and is aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
Ability to establish good working relationships and to work within a team.
Evidence of initiating a new service or bringing about change
Education and Certification requirements:
Massage Therapist or Soft Tissue Manipulation Diploma/Degree
Aspetar is a world-leading specialised orthopedic and sports medicine hospital and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a global team of experts, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally. Through the delivery of excellence in sports medicine, physiotherapy, sports science, orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation, Aspetar services the needs of football and Sports Clubs and Federations throughout the state of Qatar, and regularly provides services to international athletes and the public. In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a ‘FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence’ by F-MARC. Aspetar was certified as ‘The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health’ in 2014. In 2015, Aspetar was recognized as the ‘International Handball Federation (IHF) Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health’, and achieved the Accreditation Canada International (ACI) ‘Diamond Level’ accreditation award in 2018. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) accredited Aspetar as an AFC Medical Centre of Excellence in 2020, and in 2021 Aspetar became the first healthcare organization globally to achieve 100% compliance to all applicable standards within Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum International accreditation program. Aspetar is a member–organization of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination. Aspetar provides a full service offering from injury prevention to injury management and performance improvement. The philosophy of Aspetar is to provide sportspeople with clinical support, knowledge, and the facilities to maximize their training and competitive potential. This is achieved through tailored education programmes and support in areas of health including fitness assessment, nutrition, psychology, physiology, and physical training. The hospital strives to meet the highest international standards obtainable in its treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries and combines best-practices with the latest technology to guide athletes from diagnosis through rehabilitation, and into recovery. Our teams of dedicated researchers and physicians couple leading methodologies with state-of-the-art technology to provide athletes with total health, physical management, and performance strategies - all under one roof. Aspetar's achievements at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have set a benchmark in providing top-tier medical services to elite athletes. The hospital's commitment to excellence was evident in its role as the exclusive provider of athlete services for all 32 participating teams, team delegations, and FIFA VIPs. The hospital's commitment to excellence and its innovative approach to providing athlete services make it an invaluable resource for elite athletes around the world. Aspetar remains steadfast in its commitment to providing world-class sports medicine services. The hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and ground-breaking research have earned its global leadership in various medical and scientific fields.
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