Physical Therapist – Pediatric Respiratory Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join American Hospital Dubai’s pediatric respiratory team. The role involves delivering direct patient care, assessing and planning physiotherapy interventions for children with complex respiratory conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, treat and re‑assess pediatric patients (0‑18 years) with respiratory conditions, establishing individualized care plans.
• Manage in‑patient and outpatient caseloads, including non‑cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, neuromuscular disorders, tracheostomies and long‑term ventilation.
• Provide specialist support in respiratory clinics and liaise with families, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise junior physiotherapists and nursing staff, and provide cross‑coverage for PICU and NICU as needed.
• Ensure safety, calibration and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment and compliance with infection‑control policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy.
• Current DHA or equivalent professional license.
• Minimum two years of post‑qualification experience in pediatric respiratory physiotherapy.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Respiratory physiotherapy techniques.
• Use of assistive medical devices and ventilation equipment.
• Equipment calibration and safety checks.
• Clinical documentation and incident reporting.