Consultant Pediatric PMR Specialist

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multidisciplinary environment

Professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist for a full-time, on-site role in Dubai, UAE. The pediatric PMR consultant will work with families and a multidisciplinary team to create and modify rehabilitation plans for complex cases.

The ideal candidate brings significant post-specialty experience, board certification, and a strong track record in pediatric neurorehabilitation, spasticity management, and assistive technology.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree with PM&R specialization.
• Postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessments and management for pediatric rehabilitation cases.
• Develop individualized, goal-oriented rehab plans with families and teams.
• Perform functional gait, posture, and mobility assessments.
• Manage spasticity and dystonia; consider botulinum toxin where trained.
• Coordinate orthotics, wheelchairs, and assistive devices with a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate families and support transition to adult services when needed.

Skills

Pediatric PMR

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Family-centered care

Clinical leadership

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate PM&R qualification

Job description

Consultant Pediatric PMR Specialist Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Significant post-specialty Consultant-level experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist for a full-time, on-site healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates 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

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and management for pediatric patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized, goal-oriented rehabilitation plans with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess gait, posture, muscle tone, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Manage spasticity, dystonia, contractures, pain, weakness, and functional limitations.
• Provide appropriate pharmacological and interventional spasticity management.
• Perform botulinum toxin injections where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Conduct functional assessments and recommend appropriate mobility aids and assistive technologies.
• Evaluate requirements for orthotics, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment.
• Monitor functional progress and modify rehabilitation goals and treatment plans when required.
• Provide comprehensive education and counselling to parents and caregivers.
• Support transition planning for adolescents moving from pediatric to adult rehabilitation services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and appropriate follow-up.

Conditions Managed

• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delay
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Spina bifida
• Acquired brain injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord disorders and injuries
• Pediatric stroke
• Genetic and congenital disorders
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Orthopedic conditions
• Limb deficiencies
• Mobility disorders
• Gait abnormalities
• Spasticity
• Dystonia and other movement disorders

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech and language therapy
• Psychology
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Rehabilitation nursing
• Social work
• Other relevant allied health services

Clinical collaboration will also include pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other specialists involved in the management of children with complex disabilities.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Recognized Board Certification or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Additional fellowship or formal training in Pediatric Rehabilitation is highly desirable.
• Eligibility for appropriate Consultant-level professional medical licensing in Dubai.

Experience

• Significant post-specialty experience at Consultant level in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Strong experience managing pediatric rehabilitation patients with complex neurological, developmental, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Pediatric spasticity management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with botulinum toxin treatment and other rehabilitation interventions is an advantage.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation or tertiary-care setting is preferred.

Key Clinical Competencies

• Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Pediatric neurorehabilitation
• Developmental rehabilitation
• Cerebral palsy management
• Spasticity management
• Dystonia management
• Pediatric gait assessment
• Functional assessment
• Botulinum toxin therapy
• Mobility assessment
• Assistive technology
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Family-centered care
• Long-term rehabilitation planning

Family-Centered Rehabilitation

The consultant will work closely with children, parents, and caregivers to establish realistic functional goals and support long-term rehabilitation. The position requires a strong understanding of pediatric development and functional outcomes, together with clear communication when managing children with complex or lifelong disabilities.

Quality, Teaching and Professional Development

The Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist will participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical audits, quality improvement, research, and continuing medical education. The role also includes teaching, supervision, and mentoring of residents, junior physicians, and allied health professionals while maintaining a commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation and patient safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive consultant-level compensation
• Professional multidisciplinary working environment
• Access to comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services
• Continuing medical education and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with pediatric and rehabilitation specialists
• Attractive benefits package in accordance with organizational policy

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East provides personalized consulting services for accomplished doctors seeking healthcare opportunities in Dubai, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The company connects medical professionals with hospitals through its established healthcare network in the region.