Gait Lab Engineer / Therapist - Motion Analysis lab

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive gait assessments and analyze biomechanical data for patients referred with gait disorders, including:

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Spina bifida

  • Neuromuscular disorders

  • Orthopaedic conditions

  • Trauma-related gait abnormalities

• Perform advanced therapy evaluations using 3D Motion Capture systems and related technologies.

• Carry out complex technical procedures, including:

  • Detailed history taking

  • Physical examination

  • Accurate placement of surface markers

• Demonstrate excellent understanding of anatomy, kinematics, bony anatomy, and joint motion.

• Identify and manage sources of error in gait analysis through strong biomechanical knowledge.

• Develop expertise in biomechanical data analysis and reporting software.

• Produce high-quality, comprehensive gait analysis reports with clear clinical recommendations.

• Collaborate actively with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, physicians, and surgeons, to review findings and guide treatment planning.

• Conduct and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss results, interpretations, and recommendations.

• Manage clinical risk within own caseload and ensure patient safety at all times.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scope of practice, documentation standards, and compliant clinical practices, including coding and billing where applicable.

• Engage in continuous professional development, ongoing education, and potential research activities to support service advancement.

Requirements

Required/Preferred

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy, or an Engineering/physics/science-based degree.
  
• Evidence of post-graduate training and development in gait analysis.
  
• Licensed in the UAE or Eligible for license.
  
• Motion lab/gait lab experience preferred.