Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 613,800 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Health insurance and annual leave benefits

CME and professional development support

Access to advanced rehabilitation technologies

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant Physician specialized in Pediatric Rehabilitation. This full-time role based in the UAE focuses on providing comprehensive rehabilitation care to children with various needs, ensuring optimal recovery and long-term support.

The ideal candidate must have a medical degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and American Board Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation. The role offers a competitive salary package, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric rehabilitation therapies and long-term patient management.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatric rehabilitation medicine

Physical and developmental assessment

Neurological rehabilitation

Functional recovery planning

Pediatric mobility support

Occupational therapy coordination

Physical therapy coordination

Speech therapy coordination

Individualized treatment planning

Family education

Long-term rehabilitation care

Pediatric disability management

Clinical documentation

DOH compliance

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Rehabilitation technology awareness

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD)

American Board Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation

Job description

Role

Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation

Location

United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi / Dubai

Industry

Hospital and Health Care

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

55,000–75,000 is a monthly tax‑free salary package. Final offer may vary.

Role Context

The Consultant Physician - Pediatric Rehabilitation will provide comprehensive rehabilitation medicine care for children requiring physical, cognitive, developmental, neurological, and functional support. The role has a direct impact on patient recovery, family confidence, therapy outcomes, and continuity of care by combining detailed assessment, structured treatment planning, therapy coordination, family education, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical, cognitive, neurological, and developmental assessments for pediatric patients
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans based on diagnosis, functional needs, age, family goals, and long‑term care requirements
• Oversee and coordinate physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other pediatric rehabilitation services
• Monitor patient progress regularly and adjust treatment plans according to clinical response and developmental milestones
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, home exercise programs, mobility support, functional improvement, and long‑term care strategies
• Support children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, post‑injury rehabilitation needs, and complex functional limitations
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, treatment updates, progress notes, and care plans in line with DOH standards
• Stay updated with new developments, technologies, and best practices in pediatric rehabilitation medicine
• Contribute to patient safety, clinical quality, service improvement, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation care pathways

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution
• American Board Certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of consultant‑level experience in pediatric rehabilitation medicine
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric rehabilitation therapies, developmental care, functional recovery, and long‑term patient management
• Experience working with children who have neurological, physical, developmental, and functional conditions
• Ability to lead rehabilitation planning in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and clinical teams
• Strong teamwork approach with therapists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are an advantage
• Commitment to patient‑centered care, family education, clinical safety, and continuous professional development

Skills Set

• Pediatric rehabilitation medicine
• Physical and developmental assessment
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Functional recovery planning
• Pediatric mobility support
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Physical therapy coordination
• Speech therapy coordination
• Individualized treatment planning
• Family education
• Long‑term rehabilitation care
• Pediatric disability management
• Clinical documentation
• DOH compliance
• Multidisciplinary care coordination
• Rehabilitation technology awareness

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary package
• Health insurance and annual leave benefits
• CME and professional development support
• Access to modern medical facilities and advanced rehabilitation technologies
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare organization

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives an experienced pediatric rehabilitation consultant the chance to work within Abu Dhabi’s growing specialist healthcare sector, where demand for advanced pediatric rehabilitation and multidisciplinary therapy services continues to increase. The role offers exposure to complex pediatric rehabilitation cases, modern medical facilities, advanced rehabilitation technologies, professional development, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in children’s recovery and family well‑being.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai‑based healthcare recruitment partner supporting hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and specialist medical facilities across the UAE and wider Gulf region. The company connects qualified doctors and healthcare professionals with suitable clinical opportunities, offering specialist recruitment support, professional placement guidance, and healthcare hiring solutions aligned with regional medical workforce needs.