Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation

Allocation Assist; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Pediatric Rehabilitation for a modern healthcare facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of pediatric patients to improve mobility, independence and quality of life.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation services, develop individualized treatment plans, and ensure evidence-based practices within a busy pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Consultant qualification in Pediatric Rehabilitation, PM&R, Pediatrics, Neurology or Orthopedics with relevant rehabilitation experience.
• Eligibility for UAE DHA/DOH medical licensing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of children requiring rehabilitation services.
• Evaluate pediatric patients with physical disabilities, developmental delays, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop personalized rehabilitation plans based on assessments and functional goals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation services with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
• Lead and coordinate pediatric rehabilitation activities and monitor progress.

Skills

Pediatric Rehab

Clinical assessment

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PM&R

Pediatrics

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Medical Practice - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Pediatric Rehabilitation for a modern healthcare facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The position focuses on assessing, diagnosing and managing children with physical, developmental, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. The successful candidate will provide specialist rehabilitation care aimed at improving mobility, functional abilities, independence and overall quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation environment, the consultant will develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate rehabilitation services and collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The role requires strong clinical expertise, effective multidisciplinary leadership and a commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation practices.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Medical Practice
• Function: Physician
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Pediatric Rehabilitation Assessment and Management

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of children requiring rehabilitation services.
• Evaluate pediatric patients with physical disabilities, developmental delays, neurological disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Assess rehabilitation needs in children with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders and other conditions affecting functional development.
• Identify limitations affecting mobility, physical function, independence and daily activities.
• Establish appropriate rehabilitation priorities based on individual patient needs.
• Provide specialist clinical guidance throughout the rehabilitation process.

Individualized Rehabilitation Planning

• Develop personalized rehabilitation plans based on clinical assessments and functional requirements.
• Establish realistic treatment goals focused on improving mobility, independence and quality of life.
• Coordinate rehabilitation interventions according to each child 's condition and developmental needs.
• Review patient progress regularly and evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs.
• Adjust treatment plans and goals in response to clinical findings and functional improvements.
• Ensure rehabilitation strategies remain appropriate to the patient 's evolving needs.

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Coordination

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation activities.
• Collaborate with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy professionals.
• Provide clinical direction to support coordinated rehabilitation treatment.
• Promote effective communication between rehabilitation team members.
• Ensure that therapeutic interventions are aligned with the patient 's overall rehabilitation objectives.
• Support a collaborative approach to managing complex pediatric rehabilitation cases.

Family Education and Rehabilitation Support

• Educate parents and caregivers about rehabilitation goals and recommended treatment approaches.
• Provide guidance on appropriate home-based rehabilitation programs.
• Explain the importance of continuity between clinical rehabilitation sessions and home activities.
• Support families in understanding their child 's functional needs and rehabilitation progress.
• Encourage family participation in rehabilitation planning and ongoing care.
• Communicate treatment progress and adjustments clearly to parents and caregivers.

Clinical Monitoring and Documentation

• Monitor patient progress against established rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
• Document patient assessments, rehabilitation plans, treatment progress and clinical recommendations.
• Ensure clinical documentation complies with applicable UAE healthcare standards.
• Follow relevant professional requirements and clinical procedures.
• Support consistent, evidence-based and patient-centered rehabilitation practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Consultant qualification in Pediatric Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatrics, Neurology or Orthopedics with relevant rehabilitation experience.
• Clinical expertise in the assessment and management of pediatric rehabilitation conditions.
• Eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH) medical licensing.

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience managing children with physical, developmental, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience developing individualized pediatric rehabilitation plans.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation approaches for conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delay and neuromuscular disorders.

Clinical and Professional Skills

• Strong pediatric rehabilitation assessment and clinical management skills.
• Ability to establish appropriate functional rehabilitation goals.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary rehabilitation care.
• Strong clinical leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Effective communication with children, parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to monitor treatment outcomes and adjust rehabilitation plans.
• Commitment to accurate clinical documentation and applicable healthcare standards.
• Patient-centered approach to pediatric rehabilitation and family education.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English required.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Work Environment

The position is based in a modern healthcare facility in Dubai, providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation services for pediatric patients. The clinical environment emphasizes evidence-based practice, coordinated rehabilitation care and individualized treatment approaches designed to improve children 's functional abilities and quality of life.