Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation - PMR
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49131)
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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 Rehabilitation - PMRJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation - PMR
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation - PMR position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on improving mobility, function, independence, and quality of life for children with physical, developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. A modern healthcare facility is hiring an experienced rehabilitation consultant to lead multidisciplinary treatment planning and deliver evidence-based, family-centered care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 50000-75000
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 children affected by cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, mobility
limitations, and other conditions that affect daily function. The physician will assess each child\'s medical, physical, developmental, and social needs before establishing realistic rehabilitation goals.
The role coordinates physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and other specialist services. Through structured monitoring and family education, the consultant will help children achieve greater independence, participate more fully in daily activities, and maintain progress beyond the clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation assessments covering mobility, muscle tone, strength, coordination, communication, self-care, and developmental function.
* Diagnose and manage rehabilitation needs associated with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disease, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions.
* Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on clinical findings, functional limitations, family priorities, and achievable treatment goals.
* Establish short-term and long-term targets for mobility, independence, participation, communication, and quality of life.
* Lead multidisciplinary care involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Coordinate therapy schedules and ensure each discipline works toward consistent rehabilitation objectives.
* Monitor clinical and functional progress using appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures.
* Modify treatment intensity, therapy goals, equipment recommendations, or follow-up plans when patient needs change.
* Assess the need for mobility aids, orthotic devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications.
* Provide medical oversight for rehabilitation interventions and manage associated clinical concerns.
* Educate parents and caregivers about home exercises, positioning, mobility support, communication strategies, and daily care.
* Encourage family participation in treatment planning and long-term rehabilitation decisions.
* Maintain accurate consultation records, functional assessments, treatment plans, and progress documentation.
* Ensure rehabilitation services comply with Dubai healthcare requirements, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Support teaching and professional development across the pediatric rehabilitation team.
* Promote evidence-based, compassionate, and culturally sensitive rehabilitation care.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a recognized medical degree and an approved Consultant qualification in Pediatric Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, or a related specialty with substantial pediatric rehabilitation experience.
A minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong capability in managing cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neurological disability, neuromuscular disorders, and pediatric mobility limitations.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority or Department of Health medical licence is essential. The successful consultant will combine sound clinical judgment with effective team leadership, organized treatment planning, and sensitive communication with children and families.
Fluency in English is required. Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* Pediatric rehabilitation
* Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Cerebral palsy management
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular rehabilitation
* Pediatric neurological rehabilitation
* Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
* Functional assessment
* Mobility evaluation
* Muscle tone management
* Individualized rehabilitation planning
* Goal-based treatment
* Physiotherapy coordination
* Occupational therapy coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Assistive device assessment
* Orthotic evaluation
* Adaptive equipment planning
* Home rehabilitation programs
* Family education
* Progress monitoring
* Outcome measurement
* Multidisciplinary team leadership
* Clinical documentation
* Patient-centered care
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Department of Health licensing
* Consultant-level clinical decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced rehabilitation consultant to make a measurable difference in children\'s mobility, independence, development, and participation in daily life. The physician will work in a modern multidisciplinary setting where coordinated therapy and long-term family involvement are central to patient outcomes.
The position offers professional stability, exposure to varied pediatric rehabilitation cases, and scope to strengthen service quality, team capability, and evidence-based clinical pathways. It is well suited to a consultant seeking meaningful clinical leadership within Dubai\'s growing specialist healthcare sector.
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 candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
The role coordinates physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and other specialist services. Through structured monitoring and family education, the consultant will help children achieve greater independence, participate more fully in daily activities, and maintain progress beyond the clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation assessments covering mobility, muscle tone, strength, coordination, communication, self-care, and developmental function.
* Diagnose and manage rehabilitation needs associated with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disease, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions.
* Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on clinical findings, functional limitations, family priorities, and achievable treatment goals.
* Establish short-term and long-term targets for mobility, independence, participation, communication, and quality of life.
* Lead multidisciplinary care involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Coordinate therapy schedules and ensure each discipline works toward consistent rehabilitation objectives.
* Monitor clinical and functional progress using appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures.
* Modify treatment intensity, therapy goals, equipment recommendations, or follow-up plans when patient needs change.
* Assess the need for mobility aids, orthotic devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications.
* Provide medical oversight for rehabilitation interventions and manage associated clinical concerns.
* Educate parents and caregivers about home exercises, positioning, mobility support, communication strategies, and daily care.
* Encourage family participation in treatment planning and long-term rehabilitation decisions.
* Maintain accurate consultation records, functional assessments, treatment plans, and progress documentation.
* Ensure rehabilitation services comply with Dubai healthcare requirements, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
* Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Support teaching and professional development across the pediatric rehabilitation team.
* Promote evidence-based, compassionate, and culturally sensitive rehabilitation care.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a recognized medical degree and an approved Consultant qualification in Pediatric Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, or a related specialty with substantial pediatric rehabilitation experience.
A minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong capability in managing cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neurological disability, neuromuscular disorders, and pediatric mobility limitations.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority or Department of Health medical licence is essential. The successful consultant will combine sound clinical judgment with effective team leadership, organized treatment planning, and sensitive communication with children and families.
Fluency in English is required. Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* Pediatric rehabilitation
* Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Cerebral palsy management
* Developmental delay assessment
* Neuromuscular rehabilitation
* Pediatric neurological rehabilitation
* Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
* Functional assessment
* Mobility evaluation
* Muscle tone management
* Individualized rehabilitation planning
* Goal-based treatment
* Physiotherapy coordination
* Occupational therapy coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Assistive device assessment
* Orthotic evaluation
* Adaptive equipment planning
* Home rehabilitation programs
* Family education
* Progress monitoring
* Outcome measurement
* Multidisciplinary team leadership
* Clinical documentation
* Patient-centered care
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Department of Health licensing
* Consultant-level clinical decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced rehabilitation consultant to make a measurable difference in children\'s mobility, independence, development, and participation in daily life. The physician will work in a modern multidisciplinary setting where coordinated therapy and long-term family involvement are central to patient outcomes.
The position offers professional stability, exposure to varied pediatric rehabilitation cases, and scope to strengthen service quality, team capability, and evidence-based clinical pathways. It is well suited to a consultant seeking meaningful clinical leadership within Dubai\'s growing specialist healthcare sector.
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 candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
