Consultant Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Annual air tickets

Medical insurance

Family benefits

Relocation assistance

Continuing medical education

Contract-based benefits

Job summary

Client of First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant Physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to assess and manage patients requiring rehabilitation and functional recovery services.

The role involves developing treatment plans with physiotherapy and other allied health teams, coordinating care, and educating patients. UAE licensing eligibility and strong clinical planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialist qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Consultant-level experience appropriate to UAE licensing criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with functional limitations and rehabilitation needs.
• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal and neurological conditions requiring rehabilitation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other allied health teams.
• Coordinate rehabilitation following injury, surgery, stroke and other disabling conditions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment according to clinical outcomes.
• Provide specialist consultations and support continuity of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation goals, recovery expectations and self-management.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and comply with clinical governance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audits and quality-improvement initiatives

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Medical records

Education

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job description

Additional Benefits

• May include housing support
• annual air tickets
• medical insurance
• family benefits
• relocation assistance
• continuing medical education
• depending on the contract

Overview A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant Physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to assess and manage patients requiring specialized rehabilitation and functional recovery services. The physician will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for musculoskeletal, neurological and other conditions that affect mobility, independence and quality of life.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with functional limitations and rehabilitation needs
• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal and neurological conditions requiring rehabilitation
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other allied health teams
• Coordinate rehabilitation following injury, surgery, stroke and other disabling conditions
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment according to clinical outcomes
• Provide specialist consultations and support continuity of care
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation goals, recovery expectations and self-management
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and comply with clinical governance standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audits and quality-improvement initiatives

Why Join This Opportunity

• Competitive estimated tax-free salary package
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service
• Access to specialist clinical resources
• Potential professional development opportunities
• Benefits subject to the final employment contract

Recognized specialist qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Consultant-level experience appropriate to the applicable UAE licensing criteria. Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required. Strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation-planning skills. Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities. Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care.