Consultant PM and R - Rehabilitation Medicine

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; Sur place; AED 502 000 - 725 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai seeks a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to lead evaluation and long-term management of patients whose illness or disability affects movement, function and independence. You will coordinate medical assessment with structured rehabilitation planning, working across a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds MBBS/MD with Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has at least

Description du poste

Job Snapshot

Consultant PM and R - Rehabilitation Medicine

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Therapy-Rehab Services

Experience: Minimum 5 years post-certification

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Therapy-Rehab Services

Salary: 45000-65000 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 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation leads the evaluation and long-term management of patients whose illness, injury or disability affects movement, function and independence. The role combines medical assessment with structured rehabilitation planning for patients recovering from musculoskeletal, neurological and chronic disabling conditions. Working across a multidisciplinary rehabilitation service, the consultant coordinates physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists and rehabilitation nurses around measurable functional goals. The position has a direct impact on recovery, disability reduction, safe reintegration into daily activities and long-term quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical and functional assessments for patients with physical impairments.
• Evaluate musculoskeletal injuries affecting mobility, strength and daily function.
• Assess neurological conditions associated with functional limitation or disability.
• Determine the rehabilitation needs of patients with chronic medical conditions.
• Establish baseline mobility, independence and functional capacity before treatment.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis and achievable recovery goals.
• Define short-term and long-term functional objectives for each patient.
• Coordinate treatment plans across medical, therapy and nursing disciplines.
• Review progress regularly and modify rehabilitation plans according to patient response.
• Apply evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to improve movement and functional independence.
• Incorporate therapeutic exercise into appropriate rehabilitation pathways.
• Coordinate manual therapy interventions when clinically indicated.
• Utilize electrotherapy and other rehabilitation modalities according to treatment requirements.
• Recommend assistive devices that improve mobility, safety and independence.
• Prescribe functional training suited to each patient's limitations and daily living requirements.
• Identify barriers that may delay rehabilitation progress and introduce appropriate interventions.
• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation rounds and clinical case discussions.
• Work closely with physiotherapists on mobility, strength and conditioning goals.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists on daily living skills and functional adaptation.
• Coordinate with speech therapists when communication or swallowing rehabilitation is required.
• Involve psychologists in cases where emotional or cognitive factors affect rehabilitation.
• Work with rehabilitation nursing teams to maintain continuity between therapy and daily care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care-planning meetings for complex cases.
• Counsel patients about expected recovery, realistic functional goals and long-term management.
• Educate families about safe support techniques and adaptation to disability.
• Provide guidance on injury prevention and strategies that reduce future functional decline.
• Support patients in adopting long-term wellness and rehabilitation routines.
• Monitor functional outcomes throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, goals, interventions and progress.
• Ensure rehabilitation practice follows clinical governance and patient safety requirements.
• Apply current evidence-based protocols across rehabilitation services.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to service development and refinement of rehabilitation pathways.
• Support clinical audits related to functional outcomes and quality of care.
• Train and mentor medical and rehabilitation team members when required.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation technologies, treatment techniques and clinical advances.
• Contribute to research and professional education within rehabilitation medicine where appropriate.

Ideal Profile

The position requires an MBBS, MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution together with Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Candidates should have at least five years of post-certification experience, preferably within a hospital, multidisciplinary rehabilitation centre or specialist physical medicine service. The successful consultant should demonstrate broad expertise in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, physical disabilities and chronic conditions that affect mobility or independence. Strong knowledge of modern rehabilitation technologies, therapeutic modalities, assistive devices and evidence-based recovery techniques is essential. The role requires the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and translate medical findings into practical, measurable functional goals. Experience coordinating physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological support and rehabilitation nursing is particularly valuable. Excellent communication and patient-counseling skills are required when discussing recovery expectations, functional limitations and long-term adaptation strategies. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language capability would be advantageous.

Skills Set

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Functional assessment
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Disability management
• Mobility restoration
• Functional recovery
• Exercise therapy
• Manual therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Assistive devices
• Functional training
• Rehabilitation planning
• Long-term rehabilitation
• Chronic condition rehabilitation
• Injury rehabilitation
• Patient mobility assessment
• Independence training
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy coordination
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Speech therapy coordination
• Rehabilitation nursing
• Psychological support coordination
• Patient counseling
• Family education
• Injury prevention
• Functional adaptation
• Outcome monitoring
• Clinical documentation
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audit
• Staff training
• Rehabilitation technology
• Evidence-based rehabilitation
• Continuing medical education

Why Join Us

Rehabilitation medicine is becoming increasingly important as healthcare systems place greater emphasis on recovery, functional independence and long-term quality of life after illness or injury. This opportunity allows an experienced consultant to manage complex rehabilitation cases while leading multidisciplinary programs supported by advanced therapeutic technologies and modern facilities. The position provides competitive compensation and benefits together with a collaborative clinical environment, opportunities for research and continuing education, and access to evolving rehabilitation techniques. It also offers strong professional growth potential for a physician seeking to influence service development and functional outcomes within specialist rehabilitation care.