Fakeeh Care Group
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you a dedicated physical rehabilitation specialist looking to elevate your clinical practice with a leading healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia? Fakeeh Care Group is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Physical Therapy Technician / Technologist to join our comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation team in Jeddah.
In this senior clinical role, the Senior Physical Therapy Technician – Fakeeh Care Group is responsible for administering advanced physical therapy treatments, evaluating patient mobility, operating therapeutic rehabilitation equipment, and guiding patients through personalized recovery plans. Working closely with physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and junior clinical staff, you will play a vital role in restoring physical function, managing pain, and improving overall quality of life for diverse patient populations.
About Fakeeh Care Group:
Fakeeh Care Group is a premier healthcare organization and leading medical provider headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Recognized for clinical excellence, state-of-the-art medical technology, and patient-first care, the group encompasses world-class hospitals, specialized outpatient centers, academic institutes, and diagnostic facilities across the region. Fakeeh Care Group integrates modern clinical innovation with international quality standards to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience to thousands of patients daily.
Key Responsibilities & Clinical Expectations:
1. Patient Assessment & Rehabilitation Delivery:
– Execute individualized physical therapy treatment plans developed in coordination with senior physical therapists and physiatrists across inpatient and outpatient departments.
– Administer advanced therapeutic modalities including electrotherapy, ultrasound, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, mechanical traction, and laser therapy.
– Guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs, gait training, manual therapy, balance exercises, and functional mobility restoration routines.
– Monitor patient physiological responses, movement progress, and pain thresholds during treatment sessions, adjusting interventions safely within defined therapeutic scopes.
2. Patient Education, Progress Tracking & Documentation:
– Educate patients and their family caregivers on home exercise routines, ergonomic posture modifications, and safety techniques to prevent re-injury.
– Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical entries in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system regarding patient evaluation scores, attendance, and progress notes.
– Assist in fitting, adjusting, and training patients on the proper use of assistive mobility devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, and orthotic braces.
– Re-evaluate treatment plans periodically, submitting detailed rehabilitation summaries and discharge recommendations to attending medical staff.
3. Departmental Leadership & Quality Standards:
– Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior physical therapy technicians, aides, and clinical trainees within the rehabilitation unit.
– Inspect and maintain physical therapy equipment, ensuring proper hygiene, routine sanitization, and immediate reporting of technical faults or safety hazards.
– Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention protocols, patient confidentiality regulations, and Fakeeh Care Group’s Person-Centered Care standards.
– Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical quality audits, and continuous professional development workshops to elevate departmental performance.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials & Professional Licensure:
* Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, or Kinesiology from an accredited university.
* Valid license/registration as a Senior Specialist / Physical Therapy Technologist from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
* Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
– Required Experience & Clinical Expertise:
* Minimum 5 years of post-qualification hands-on clinical experience in physical therapy within a tertiary hospital or reputable rehabilitation center.
* Deep practical understanding of musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation protocols.
– Technical Mastery & Soft Skills:
* Comprehensive expertise in operating specialized physical therapy electro-mechanical equipment and manual therapy techniques.
* Strong physical stamina, manual dexterity, and empathy required for assisting patients with limited mobility.
– Language & Communication:
* Professional command of spoken and written English is mandatory; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills, motivational capabilities, and active listening skills.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive tax-free salary package tailored for the Saudi Arabian healthcare market.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents.
– Paid annual leave entitlements and round-trip home airfare allowances per Saudi Labor Law.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within Fakeeh Care Group.
To apply for this job please visit careers.fakeeh.care.