Consultant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 613,800 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves developing individualized rehabilitation plans for patients, focusing on improving mobility and reducing pain.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, board certification, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in rehabilitation medicine. A commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar consultant-level rehabilitation medicine role.
• Strong knowledge of physical medicine, rehabilitation planning, and mobility improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust rehabilitation plans as necessary.

Skills

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Functional recovery planning

Patient mobility assessment

Therapeutic exercise planning

Manual therapy coordination

Assistive device support

Chronic condition rehabilitation

Injury prevention education

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Patient and family counseling

Rehabilitation documentation

Quality-focused patient care

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job description

Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a specialist Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced rehabilitation physician focused on restoring physical function, improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting long‑term recovery for patients with injuries, disabilities, and chronic conditions. This role is ideal for a board‑certified consultant who can design individualized rehabilitation plans, work across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver patient‑centered care using current physical medicine and rehabilitation practices.

Salary: 55,000–70,000 AED monthly (salary range based on similar jobs in the city; confirm final offer with the employer).

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Hospital and Health Care | Function: Medical Therapy–Rehab Services | Experience: Minimum 5 years | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with physical impairments, mobility limitations, injuries, disabilities, chronic pain, and long‑term rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans designed to improve physical function, independence, quality of life, and daily activity performance.
• Use suitable treatment approaches, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy coordination, assistive devices, mobility support, and functional recovery strategies.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic rehabilitation care.
• Monitor patient progress regularly, review treatment outcomes, and adjust rehabilitation plans according to clinical response and recovery goals.
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, safe movement, home care techniques, long‑term wellness, and strategies to maintain functional improvement.
• Support rehabilitation care for patients of different ages and backgrounds, including those recovering from orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, or chronic medical conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress reports, follow‑up notes, and rehabilitation outcome records.
• Apply current best practices in physical medicine and rehabilitation to improve patient recovery, reduce complications, and support sustainable health outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative rehabilitation environment focused on patient dignity, multidisciplinary teamwork, and measurable functional progress.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar consultant‑level rehabilitation medicine role.
• Previous experience in a hospital, rehabilitation center, or specialist physical medicine setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of physical medicine, rehabilitation planning, mobility improvement, pain management support, and functional recovery methods.
• Ability to manage patients with physical injuries, disabilities, chronic conditions, and post‑treatment rehabilitation needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate patient‑care approach.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
• Commitment to clinical quality, patient education, accurate documentation, and long‑term rehabilitation outcomes.

Skills Set

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Functional recovery planning
• Patient mobility assessment
• Therapeutic exercise planning
• Manual therapy coordination
• Assistive device support
• Chronic condition rehabilitation
• Injury prevention education
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family counseling
• Rehabilitation documentation
• Quality‑focused patient care

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation package for an experienced rehabilitation medicine consultant role in Dubai.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Chance to work with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals across rehabilitation, therapy, psychology, nursing, and specialist medical care.
• Opportunity to support patients of all ages in improving independence, mobility, confidence, and long‑term quality of life.
• Exposure to modern rehabilitation practices, patient‑centered care models, and evolving physical medicine techniques.
• Meaningful role in a growing healthcare specialty with strong demand across hospitals and rehabilitation centers.