Schroth-Trained Female Physiotherapist – Scoliosis
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates or Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive scoliosis assessments including posture analysis, curve classification, and functional limitations to design individualized Schroth exercise programs. Deliver one-to-one therapy sessions integrating rotational breathing, 3D auto-correction postures, and hands-on cueing while educating patients on home exercise and postural awareness. Monitor progress using clinical outcome measures and liaise with referring physicians and orthotists for peri-bracing or peri-surgical management. Maintain a safe, respectful environment for female patients with flexible evening or weekend availability based on patient demand.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Valid physiotherapy license/eligibility in the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., UAE licensing authority where applicable).
- Formal Schroth certification (e.g., BSPTS, ISST, or equivalent Schroth scoliosis-specific exercise certification) with up-to-date status/continuing education.
- Minimum 1–2 years of post-graduate clinical experience, with at least 1 year focused on musculoskeletal/orthopedic or pediatric/adolescent cases
- prior scoliosis caseload experience
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of scoliosis-specific exercise principles: 3D auto-correction, pelvic correction, spinal elongation, rotational breathing, and postural control.
- Excellent manual skills and cueing ability to guide complex postures and breathing patterns safely and effectively.
- High level of patient education and communication skills to motivate adolescents and adults to adhere to structured home exercise programs.
- Comfortable working with braced and post‐operative scoliosis patients as part of a multidisciplinary care pathway.
- Empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when working with female patients and their families.
- Ability to manage schedule, documentation, and follow-ups efficiently; basic comfort with EMR/clinic software.
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