Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45428)
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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 Physician - Pediatric RehabilitationJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation
Location: United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years of consultant-level pediatric rehabilitation experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced pediatric rehabilitation physician skilled in supporting children with physical, developmental, neurological, and functional conditions. This role is suited to a consultant-level physician who can lead individualized rehabilitation care, coordinate multidisciplinary therapies, and help young patients improve mobility, independence, communication, and long-term quality of life.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 55000-75000 monthly
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation will provide comprehensive rehabilitation medicine care for children requiring physical, cognitive, developmental, neurological, and functional support. The role has a direct impact on patient recovery, family confidence, therapy outcomes, and continuity of care by combining detailed assessment, structured treatment planning, therapy coordination, family education, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive physical, cognitive, neurological, and developmental assessments for pediatric patients
* Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans based on diagnosis, functional needs, age, family goals, and long-term care requirements
* Oversee and coordinate physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other pediatric rehabilitation services
* Monitor patient progress regularly and adjust treatment plans according to clinical response and developmental milestones
* Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals
* Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, home exercise programs, mobility support, functional improvement, and long-term care strategies
* Support children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, post-injury rehabilitation needs, and complex functional limitations
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, treatment updates, progress notes, and care plans in line with DOH standards
* Stay updated with new developments, technologies, and best practices in pediatric rehabilitation medicine
* Contribute to patient safety, clinical quality, service improvement, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation care pathways
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution
* American Board Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation is mandatory
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in pediatric rehabilitation medicine
* Strong clinical expertise in pediatric rehabilitation therapies, developmental care, functional recovery, and long-term patient management
* Experience working with children who have neurological, physical, developmental, and functional conditions
* Ability to lead rehabilitation planning in a fast-paced multidisciplinary healthcare environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and clinical teams
* Strong teamwork approach with therapists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are an advantage
* Commitment to patient-centered care, family education, clinical safety, and continuous professional development
Skills Set
* Pediatric rehabilitation medicine
* Physical and developmental assessment
* Neurological rehabilitation
* Functional recovery planning
* Pediatric mobility support
* Occupational therapy coordination
* Physical therapy coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Individualized treatment planning
* Family education
* Long-term rehabilitation care
* Pediatric disability management
* Clinical documentation
* DOH compliance
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* Rehabilitation technology awareness
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives an experienced pediatric rehabilitation consultant the chance to work within Abu Dhabi’s growing specialist healthcare sector, where demand for advanced pediatric rehabilitation and multidisciplinary therapy services continues to increase. The role offers exposure to complex pediatric rehabilitation cases, modern medical facilities, advanced rehabilitation technologies, professional development, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in children’s recovery and family well-being.
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive tax-free salary package
* Health insurance and annual leave benefits
* CME and professional development support
* Access to modern medical facilities and advanced rehabilitation technologies
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare organization
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment partner supporting hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and specialist medical facilities across the UAE and wider Gulf region. The company connects qualified doctors and healthcare professionals with suitable clinical opportunities, offering specialist recruitment support, professional placement guidance, and healthcare hiring solutions aligned with regional medical workforce needs.
