Consultant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Posted date [2026-09-28]
(ID: 52659)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-certification experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for an on-site healthcare opportunity in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on evaluating and managing patients affected by physical injuries, functional disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, and other rehabilitation needs. The consultant will lead individualized rehabilitation programs and coordinate multidisciplinary care designed to improve mobility, independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Role Summary
The Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will provide specialist assessment, treatment planning, and long-term rehabilitation management.
Working closely with rehabilitation professionals, the consultant will establish appropriate therapeutic goals, monitor functional progress, and modify treatment plans according to individual patient needs and clinical outcomes.
The position combines direct patient care with multidisciplinary leadership, clinical governance, service improvement, staff development, and continuing professional education.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with physical impairments, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, and functional disabilities.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation plans focused on restoring mobility, physical function, independence, and quality of life.
- Apply appropriate rehabilitation modalities including exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, assistive devices, and functional training.
- Lead and collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families about injury prevention, functional adaptation, rehabilitation goals, and long-term wellness strategies.
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust rehabilitation plans according to clinical response and functional outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care-planning meetings.
- Maintain evidence-based rehabilitation practice while complying with applicable clinical governance and quality standards.
- Contribute to departmental development, rehabilitation service improvement, and staff training.
- Maintain continuous professional development and remain current with advances in rehabilitation medicine, technologies, and treatment techniques.
Qualifications and Experience
- Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience.
- Experience within a hospital or specialized rehabilitation center is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of current rehabilitation technologies, therapeutic techniques, and evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-counselling skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Arabic proficiency is considered an advantage.
Rehabilitation Expertise
The position requires broad knowledge of physical and rehabilitation medicine, including the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, functional limitations, and chronic rehabilitation needs. Relevant clinical capabilities include rehabilitation planning, functional assessment, exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, assistive-device utilization, functional training, patient education, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Professional Development
The opportunity includes access to advanced rehabilitation technologies and facilities within a collaborative working environment. The source also specifies opportunities for professional growth, research, and continuing education, together with competitive compensation and a benefits package.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports the recruitment and placement of medical professionals for healthcare opportunities in the Middle East.
The position combines direct patient care with multidisciplinary leadership, clinical governance, service improvement, staff development, and continuing professional education.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with physical impairments, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, and functional disabilities.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation plans focused on restoring mobility, physical function, independence, and quality of life.
- Apply appropriate rehabilitation modalities including exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, assistive devices, and functional training.
- Lead and collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families about injury prevention, functional adaptation, rehabilitation goals, and long-term wellness strategies.
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust rehabilitation plans according to clinical response and functional outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care-planning meetings.
- Maintain evidence-based rehabilitation practice while complying with applicable clinical governance and quality standards.
- Contribute to departmental development, rehabilitation service improvement, and staff training.
- Maintain continuous professional development and remain current with advances in rehabilitation medicine, technologies, and treatment techniques.
Qualifications and Experience
- Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience.
- Experience within a hospital or specialized rehabilitation center is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of current rehabilitation technologies, therapeutic techniques, and evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-counselling skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Arabic proficiency is considered an advantage.
Rehabilitation Expertise
The position requires broad knowledge of physical and rehabilitation medicine, including the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, functional limitations, and chronic rehabilitation needs. Relevant clinical capabilities include rehabilitation planning, functional assessment, exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, assistive-device utilization, functional training, patient education, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Professional Development
The opportunity includes access to advanced rehabilitation technologies and facilities within a collaborative working environment. The source also specifies opportunities for professional growth, research, and continuing education, together with competitive compensation and a benefits package.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports the recruitment and placement of medical professionals for healthcare opportunities in the Middle East.
