Consultant - Rehabilitation Medicine

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to work in Dubai. This role focuses on assessing complex physical conditions and leading individualized recovery plans to help patients improve their mobility and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant medical degree and board certification, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post‑certification experience in a relevant setting.
• Strong knowledge of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language ability is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed medical and functional assessments for patients.
• Design personalized rehabilitation programs supporting strength and mobility.
• Lead multidisciplinary care planning and coordinate treatment goals.
• Apply evidence‑based rehabilitation methods in patient treatment.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Skills

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Mobility restoration

Patient counselling

Exercise therapy planning

Disability management

Quality and patient safety standards

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)

Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Consultant – Rehabilitation Medicine
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital & Health Care
• Function: Medical Practitioner
• Experience: Minimum 5 years post‑certification
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any
• Salary: 55,000–75,000 AED (estimated)

Position Overview

Consultant – Rehabilitation Medicine in Dubai is a focused opportunity for a specialist physician experienced in physical medicine, functional recovery, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs. This role is designed for a consultant who can assess complex physical conditions, lead individualized recovery plans, and help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through evidence‑based rehabilitation care. The consultant will guide clinical decision‑making, coordinate with therapy teams, and ensure rehabilitation plans are practical, measurable, and aligned with patient recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed medical and functional assessments for patients with physical impairment, musculoskeletal injury, neurological conditions, mobility restrictions, and disability‑related needs.
• Design personalized rehabilitation programs that support recovery of strength, movement, balance, coordination, independence, and daily living function.
• Lead multidisciplinary care planning and coordinate treatment goals with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, and related clinical teams.
• Apply evidence‑based rehabilitation methods, including therapeutic exercise planning, functional training, assistive device recommendations, electrotherapy oversight, manual therapy coordination, and mobility restoration strategies.
• Manage rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, spinal conditions, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic surgery, traumatic injury, chronic pain, and complex functional decline.
• Monitor patient progress through regular clinical reviews, outcome tracking, and treatment plan adjustments.
• Provide clear guidance to patients and families on recovery expectations, home exercises, injury prevention, adaptive techniques, and long‑term wellness habits.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, care reviews, and complex patient discussions.
• Maintain accurate patient records, rehabilitation plans, progress documentation, and clinical reports in line with medical governance standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety practices, service development, and evidence‑based rehabilitation protocols.
• Contribute to staff education, departmental training, and continuous professional development within rehabilitation medicine.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or equivalent specialist qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑certification experience in a hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or specialized rehabilitation center.
• Strong knowledge of physical medicine, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal recovery, functional restoration, disability management, and chronic condition support.
• Practical experience working with multidisciplinary clinical teams and therapy‑led rehabilitation pathways.
• Ability to assess complex patient needs and translate findings into realistic, patient‑specific treatment plans.
• Strong patient counselling, communication, documentation, and team coordination skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language ability is an added advantage.

Skills Set

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation medicine consultation
• Functional assessment
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Mobility restoration
• Pain management support
• Disability management
• Exercise therapy planning
• Assistive device recommendation
• Multidisciplinary care planning
• Patient counselling
• Rehabilitation technology awareness
• Clinical documentation
• Evidence‑based treatment planning
• Quality and patient safety standards

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a strong platform for a consultant physician to contribute to advanced rehabilitation care in Dubai, where demand for specialized recovery services, chronic condition management, and multidisciplinary treatment continues to grow. The role provides meaningful clinical impact by helping patients return to safer movement, improved independence, and better daily function.

The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative working environment, exposure to modern rehabilitation facilities, and opportunities to support service improvement, clinical education, research activity, and long‑term professional growth.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East works with healthcare organizations across the region to support the recruitment of qualified medical professionals for specialist and consultant‑level roles. The company helps connect experienced clinicians with healthcare employers that require strong patient care expertise, reliable clinical standards, and long‑term workforce support.