Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician - PMR

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Airfare allowance

CME support

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician in Dubai to lead pediatric neurorehabilitation programs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and develop care plans for complex conditions. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, family counseling, and advancing rehabilitation services within a tertiary healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years post-board experience with UAE licensing eligibility, fluency in English, and a track record in

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Fellowship or subspecialty in Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and acquired conditions affecting movement.
• Diagnose rehabilitation needs and create individualized treatment plans.
• Manage children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, TBI, SCI.
• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams across therapists and nurses.
• Coordinate pediatric neurorehabilitation for brain/spinal injuries.
• Educate families on positioning, mobility, and home programs.
• Maintain clinical notes and participate in audits and service development.

Skills

Pediatric PM&R

Pediatric neurorehab

Cerebral palsy

Spina bifida rehab

Botulinum toxin

Ultrasound guidance

Mobility assessment

Education

MBBS/MD

Board-certified PM&R

Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship

Tools

Ultrasound

Orthotics

Assistive devices

Job description

Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician - PMR Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician - PMR Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-board experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: 70000-90000 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

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and acquired conditions affecting movement and daily function.
• Diagnose rehabilitation needs and establish individualized treatment plans based on functional limitations, developmental stage, medical status, and family priorities.
• Manage children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delay, and related rehabilitation conditions.
• Assess children with autism-related motor difficulties and coordinate appropriate rehabilitation interventions when required.
• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, orthotists, nurses, and pediatric specialists.
• Monitor mobility, strength, tone, coordination, posture, endurance, participation, and activities of daily living over the course of treatment.
• Perform and supervise spasticity management procedures, including botulinum toxin injections where clinically appropriate.
• Recommend orthoses, adaptive equipment, seating systems, mobility aids, and other assistive devices according to individual functional requirements.
• Conduct mobility and functional assessments to support rehabilitation goals and measure progress objectively.
• Use ultrasound guidance for selected rehabilitation procedures when appropriately trained and clinically indicated.
• Adjust treatment plans according to patient response, growth, changing developmental needs, and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Coordinate pediatric neurorehabilitation for patients recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological illness, or complex surgery.
• Work with orthopedic and neurological teams to determine appropriate non-operative and operative rehabilitation pathways.
• Educate parents and caregivers about positioning, mobility, exercise, equipment use, home programs, and long-term care strategies.
• Counsel families regarding realistic functional goals, rehabilitation expectations, school participation, and community reintegration.
• Maintain complete clinical notes, procedure records, rehabilitation plans, progress assessments, and follow-up documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary case reviews, and rehabilitation service development.
• Contribute to continuing medical education, departmental training, and professional development activities.
• Apply evidence-based rehabilitation practice and maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and coordinated care.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or completion of recognized specialist training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Fellowship, advanced training, or substantial subspecialty experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5-7 years of post-board experience in pediatric rehabilitation and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation practice.
• Appropriate UAE consultant licensing or eligibility to obtain the required professional license.
• Strong expertise in pediatric neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated experience managing children with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disease, developmental disabilities, and acquired neurological injuries.
• Practical experience in pediatric spasticity management and botulinum toxin treatment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with advanced rehabilitation technologies, mobility systems, orthotics, and assistive devices.
• Training or experience in ultrasound-guided rehabilitation procedures is advantageous.
• Experience within an internationally accredited or tertiary healthcare facility is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs.
• Excellent communication and counseling abilities when working with children, parents, caregivers, and clinical teams.
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse healthcare environment.
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language ability is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Pediatric rehabilitation medicine
• Pediatric neurorehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Cerebral palsy management
• Spina bifida rehabilitation
• Muscular dystrophy rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Developmental delay management
• Pediatric mobility assessment
• Functional assessment
• Spasticity management
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Ultrasound-guided procedures
• Orthotic assessment
• Assistive device prescription
• Adaptive seating systems
• Mobility aids
• Rehabilitation technology
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy coordination
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Speech therapy coordination
• Family counseling
• Long-term rehabilitation planning
• Clinical documentation
• Clinical audit
• Quality improvement
• Rehabilitation service development

Why Join Us

This position provides the opportunity to build a meaningful consultant career within Dubai 's expanding Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for specialized pediatric rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental care, and long-term disability management continues to grow. The consultant will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals and gain access to modern rehabilitation technologies while contributing to service development, functional outcomes, and continuity of care for children with complex needs. The package may include a competitive tax-free salary, medical insurance, annual leave, airfare allowance, CME support, professional development, and opportunities for continued career advancement.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports hospitals and specialist healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East in recruiting experienced consultant physicians. The company connects internationally qualified specialists with advanced clinical opportunities where their expertise can strengthen rehabilitation programs, improve multidisciplinary care, and enhance long-term patient outcomes.