Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine to lead expert care in physical, neurological, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The role focuses on functional recovery and multidisciplinary collaboration within a leading healthcare facility.

Ideal candidates hold MBBS/MD with PM&R specialization, international qualifications, and a track record of 5–10 years post-specialization experience, ready to advance patient outcomes in a world-class setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or an equivalent medical degree with PM&R specialization.
• Postgraduate PM&R qualification and consultant-level board certification.
• Internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with advanced rehabilitation techniques and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical disabilities and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs for stroke, spinal cord injuries, TBI, and neurological disorders.
• Manage musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, mobility limitations and post-surgical rehab.
• Provide rehab care for orthopedic injuries, amputations, and complex disabilities.
• Conduct functional assessments and set personalized rehabilitation goals.
• Perform electrodiagnostic evaluations and related procedures where trained.
• Recommend assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility aids.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, neurologists and surgeons.
• Educate patients and families on goals, home programs, and long-term recovery.
• Ensure DOH compliance, documentation, and patient safety standards.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Functional assessment

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) / Rehabilitation Medicine

Board certification or equivalent consultant-level qualification

Internationally recognized qualifications (American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European)

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and functional recovery management. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with physical disabilities, functional impairments, and rehabilitation needs
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and neurological disorders
• Manage musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, mobility limitations, and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with orthopedic injuries, amputations, and complex physical disabilities
• Conduct detailed functional assessments and establish personalized rehabilitation goals
• Perform electrodiagnostic evaluations, musculoskeletal injections, and other rehabilitation procedures, where appropriately trained and credentialed
• Evaluate and prescribe appropriate assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility aids
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and adjust treatment plans to improve functional outcomes
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and rehabilitation nurses
• Educate patients and families regarding rehabilitation goals, home exercise programs, disability management, and long-term recovery
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, rehabilitation protocols, clinical documentation, and patient safety standards

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) / Rehabilitation Medicine
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred
• Strong expertise in neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, functional assessment, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation management
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary leadership skills
• Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi
• Modern rehabilitation facilities and advanced therapeutic technologies
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates