Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - PMR

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) in Dubai to lead comprehensive rehab programs for patients with complex needs. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, design individualized care plans, and drive evidence-based treatment strategies to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

The role emphasizes medical leadership, assessment, and collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience, preferably within a hospital or specialist rehabilitation center.
• Strong clinical experience in managing neurological, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and functional rehabilitation conditions.
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and long-term management of patients with physical impairment, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Coordinate exercise therapy, functional training, and assistive devices as part of rehabilitation plans.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs aligned with diagnosis, status, and patient goals.
• Coordinate rehabilitation teams including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust strategies based on measurable progress.

Skills

Rehabilitation medicine

Functional assessment

Neurological rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary coordination

Patient counseling

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Tools

Rehabilitation technology

Mobility aids

Orthotic recommendations

Job description

Job Snapshot

Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - PMR Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - PMR Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5 years post-certification experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - PMR in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced rehabilitation physician specializing in physical disabilities, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and chronic functional impairment. The hiring organization is seeking a consultant who can lead comprehensive rehabilitation programs, apply evidence-based treatment strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: 65000-85000 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

Role Context

The Consultant Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician will lead the assessment and long-term management of patients whose injuries, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, or chronic illnesses limit physical function and independence. The role combines medical evaluation, rehabilitation planning, functional restoration, assistive technology, therapeutic coordination, and outcome monitoring. By working closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, and other medical specialists, the consultant will help patients achieve realistic functional goals and improve participation in daily life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical and functional assessments for patients with physical impairment, disability, neurological disease, musculoskeletal injury, and chronic rehabilitation needs.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, coordination, endurance, pain, activities of daily living, and other factors affecting functional independence.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs aligned with each patient 's diagnosis, functional limitations, medical status, and personal goals.
• Coordinate exercise therapy, functional training, physical modalities, assistive devices, and other rehabilitation interventions.
• Provide medical oversight for patients receiving complex multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
• Lead rehabilitation teams involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, rehabilitation nurses, and relevant medical specialists.
• Manage patients with neuromuscular conditions, neurological injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, and acquired physical disability.
• Review treatment response and modify rehabilitation strategies according to measurable functional progress.
• Recommend appropriate mobility aids, orthoses, adaptive equipment, and assistive technologies to support independence.
• Coordinate rehabilitation following surgery, major trauma, neurological events, prolonged hospitalization, or functional deterioration.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, care-planning meetings, discharge discussions, and rehabilitation rounds.
• Establish realistic short-term and long-term functional goals with patients, families, and rehabilitation professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding injury prevention, safe mobility, functional adaptation, home rehabilitation, and long-term wellness strategies.
• Support return-to-community, work, school, or independent living goals where clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate medical records, rehabilitation plans, progress notes, functional assessments, and outcome documentation.
• Monitor potential complications affecting rehabilitation progress and coordinate further specialist intervention when required.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement programs, outcome measurement, and evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.
• Support service development and adoption of effective rehabilitation technologies and treatment approaches.
• Provide clinical guidance, teaching, and professional development support to rehabilitation staff and junior physicians.
• Maintain current knowledge through continuing medical education, research activity, and review of advances in rehabilitation medicine.

Ideal Profile

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical qualification from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience, preferably within a hospital or specialist rehabilitation center.
• Strong clinical experience in managing neurological, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and functional rehabilitation conditions.
• Advanced understanding of modern rehabilitation technologies, functional assessment methods, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Experience directing multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs for medically complex patients.
• Strong clinical judgment when balancing medical treatment, functional recovery, safety, and patient-centered goals.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, and other specialties.
• Strong communication and counseling skills when discussing long-term disability, recovery expectations, and rehabilitation goals.
• Commitment to measurable functional outcomes and individualized patient care.
• Experience contributing to rehabilitation service development, staff education, clinical audit, or research is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Functional assessment
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation
• Disability management
• Mobility assessment
• Exercise therapy coordination
• Manual therapy coordination
• Electrotherapy
• Functional training
• Assistive devices
• Orthotic recommendations
• Mobility aids
• Rehabilitation technology
• Chronic pain rehabilitation
• Post-trauma rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Functional independence planning
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy coordination
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Speech therapy coordination
• Rehabilitation nursing coordination
• Patient counseling
• Family education
• Long-term care planning
• Outcome monitoring
• Clinical documentation
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Rehabilitation service development
• Medical education

Why Join Us

This position offers an experienced rehabilitation physician the opportunity to work within Dubai 's developing Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for neurological, musculoskeletal, post-trauma, and long-term functional rehabilitation continues to expand. The consultant will have access to advanced rehabilitation technologies, multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities to influence treatment pathways, service quality, and patient outcomes. The role also supports continued professional growth through clinical education, research, service development, and exposure to complex rehabilitation cases.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East works with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare organizations across the UAE and wider Middle East to recruit experienced medical specialists and consultants. The company helps connect internationally qualified physicians with advanced clinical roles where their expertise can strengthen rehabilitation services, improve functional outcomes, and support high standards of multidisciplinary patient care.