Neuro Physiotherapy

Date: 4 Aug 2026

Location: Sharjah, AE

Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

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