Consultant Pediatric PMR - Rehabilitation
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49141)
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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 Pediatric PMR - RehabilitationJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric PMR - Rehabilitation
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Therapy-Rehab Services
Experience: 5-7 years post-board
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Consultant Pediatric PMR - Rehabilitation position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal recovery, mobility improvement, and functional independence. A leading healthcare provider is hiring an experienced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation consultant to manage children with complex disabilities, developmental delays, neurological disorders, and long-term rehabilitation needs.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Therapy-Rehab Services
Salary: 55000-80000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This consultant appointment provides specialist rehabilitation care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal,
and acquired disabilities. The physician will assess each patient\'s medical condition, movement limitations, communication ability, functional goals, and family support needs before developing a coordinated rehabilitation program.
The role combines medical management, functional assessment, spasticity treatment, assistive technology, therapy coordination, and long-term family guidance. Close collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, orthotists, nurses, and other specialists will help children improve mobility, independence, participation, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate pediatric patients with physical disabilities, developmental delays, neurological disorders, and rehabilitation needs.
* Diagnose and manage congenital, acquired, musculoskeletal, and neurodevelopmental conditions affecting function.
* Treat children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.
* Manage rehabilitation needs associated with autism-related motor disorders and developmental delay.
* Conduct detailed assessments of mobility, muscle tone, strength, balance, coordination, communication, and self-care ability.
* Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on each child\'s diagnosis, functional priorities, and medical needs.
* Establish measurable short-term and long-term treatment goals.
* Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, and related services.
* Coordinate therapy schedules and ensure that all disciplines work toward consistent functional objectives.
* Provide medical management of spasticity and related movement limitations.
* Perform botulinum toxin injections within approved clinical privileges.
* Recommend orthotic devices, mobility aids, adaptive equipment, and positioning supports.
* Conduct mobility and functional assessments and review assistive technology requirements.
* Use ultrasound guidance for relevant rehabilitation procedures where appropriately trained.
* Monitor patient progress and revise treatment plans according to functional outcomes and clinical changes.
* Counsel parents and caregivers regarding home exercises, positioning, mobility support, equipment use, and long-term care.
* Support families in understanding realistic rehabilitation goals and expected progress.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure records, functional assessments, and treatment plans.
* Follow hospital policies, clinical governance requirements, patient safety standards, and applicable Dubai healthcare regulations.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education.
* Contribute to service development and professional training within the pediatric rehabilitation team.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed approved residency and fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Board certification or an equivalent specialist qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is required, together with subspecialty expertise in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
Candidates should have at least five to seven years of post-board experience in pediatric rehabilitation and PMR practice. Strong capability in pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, spasticity management, functional assessment, and multidisciplinary treatment planning is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is required. Experience with advanced rehabilitation technologies, assistive devices, botulinum toxin treatment, and ultrasound-guided procedures would strengthen an application.
The successful consultant will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, compassionate family communication, evidence-based decision-making, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural rehabilitation environment.
Skills Set
* Pediatric rehabilitation
* Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Pediatric neurorehabilitation
* Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
* Cerebral palsy management
* Spina bifida rehabilitation
* Muscular dystrophy care
* Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
* Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
* Developmental delay management
* Autism-related motor rehabilitation
* Functional assessment
* Mobility assessment
* Spasticity management
* Botulinum toxin injections
* Ultrasound-guided procedures
* Orthotic recommendations
* Assistive devices
* Adaptive equipment
* Physiotherapy coordination
* Occupational therapy coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Family counseling
* Home rehabilitation planning
* Long-term care guidance
* Clinical documentation
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Continuing medical education
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level rehabilitation planning
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced pediatric rehabilitation consultant to make a measurable difference in children\'s mobility, independence, communication, participation, and long-term quality of life. The physician will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment where coordinated therapy and family involvement are central to patient progress.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual leave, airfare allowance, continuing medical education support, and professional development opportunities. The role also offers access to modern rehabilitation technologies and meaningful scope for service development, clinical leadership, and career advancement in Dubai.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
The role combines medical management, functional assessment, spasticity treatment, assistive technology, therapy coordination, and long-term family guidance. Close collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, orthotists, nurses, and other specialists will help children improve mobility, independence, participation, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate pediatric patients with physical disabilities, developmental delays, neurological disorders, and rehabilitation needs.
* Diagnose and manage congenital, acquired, musculoskeletal, and neurodevelopmental conditions affecting function.
* Treat children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.
* Manage rehabilitation needs associated with autism-related motor disorders and developmental delay.
* Conduct detailed assessments of mobility, muscle tone, strength, balance, coordination, communication, and self-care ability.
* Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on each child\'s diagnosis, functional priorities, and medical needs.
* Establish measurable short-term and long-term treatment goals.
* Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, and related services.
* Coordinate therapy schedules and ensure that all disciplines work toward consistent functional objectives.
* Provide medical management of spasticity and related movement limitations.
* Perform botulinum toxin injections within approved clinical privileges.
* Recommend orthotic devices, mobility aids, adaptive equipment, and positioning supports.
* Conduct mobility and functional assessments and review assistive technology requirements.
* Use ultrasound guidance for relevant rehabilitation procedures where appropriately trained.
* Monitor patient progress and revise treatment plans according to functional outcomes and clinical changes.
* Counsel parents and caregivers regarding home exercises, positioning, mobility support, equipment use, and long-term care.
* Support families in understanding realistic rehabilitation goals and expected progress.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure records, functional assessments, and treatment plans.
* Follow hospital policies, clinical governance requirements, patient safety standards, and applicable Dubai healthcare regulations.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education.
* Contribute to service development and professional training within the pediatric rehabilitation team.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed approved residency and fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Board certification or an equivalent specialist qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is required, together with subspecialty expertise in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
Candidates should have at least five to seven years of post-board experience in pediatric rehabilitation and PMR practice. Strong capability in pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, spasticity management, functional assessment, and multidisciplinary treatment planning is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is required. Experience with advanced rehabilitation technologies, assistive devices, botulinum toxin treatment, and ultrasound-guided procedures would strengthen an application.
The successful consultant will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, compassionate family communication, evidence-based decision-making, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural rehabilitation environment.
Skills Set
* Pediatric rehabilitation
* Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Pediatric neurorehabilitation
* Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
* Cerebral palsy management
* Spina bifida rehabilitation
* Muscular dystrophy care
* Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
* Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
* Developmental delay management
* Autism-related motor rehabilitation
* Functional assessment
* Mobility assessment
* Spasticity management
* Botulinum toxin injections
* Ultrasound-guided procedures
* Orthotic recommendations
* Assistive devices
* Adaptive equipment
* Physiotherapy coordination
* Occupational therapy coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Family counseling
* Home rehabilitation planning
* Long-term care guidance
* Clinical documentation
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Continuing medical education
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level rehabilitation planning
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced pediatric rehabilitation consultant to make a measurable difference in children\'s mobility, independence, communication, participation, and long-term quality of life. The physician will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment where coordinated therapy and family involvement are central to patient progress.
The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual leave, airfare allowance, continuing medical education support, and professional development opportunities. The role also offers access to modern rehabilitation technologies and meaningful scope for service development, clinical leadership, and career advancement in Dubai.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
