DHA Physiotherapist - Exercise Coach

GluCare Integrated Diabetic Center; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in diabetes management seeks a licensed Physiotherapist in Dubai. The role emphasizes movement and exercise therapy, focusing on comprehensive patient assessments and personalized care plans. You will conduct structured exercise sessions, and wellness programs, ensuring alignment with insurance coding standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and promote a patient-centered approach. Ideal candidates will be skilled in both clinical and commercial facets of physiotherapy, committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physiotherapist with a strong interest in movement and exercise therapy.
• Understanding of insurance coding and clinic workflows.
• Ability to conduct structured assessment sessions for various patient cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and design personalized exercise programs.
• Deliver physiotherapy sessions aligned with insurance requirements.
• Conduct structured exercise sessions in the clinic's gym.
• Identify upselling opportunities and cross-refer patients to other services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.

Skills

Movement and exercise therapy

Flexibility

Functional performance

Insurance coding and approvals

Clinical assessment

Job description

Location: Grove Mall @ Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE

We are seeking a licensed Physiotherapist with a strong interest in movement, exercise therapy, flexibility, and functional performance, rather than acute or post-surgical rehabilitation.

This role sits at the intersection of clinical assessment, insurance-based physiotherapy services, exercise delivery, and patient engagement. The Physiotherapist will conduct structured assessment sessions for different patient cohorts, deliver approved insurance, exercise in our gym facility, and actively contribute to service growth through appropriate upselling and cross-referrals.

The role requires both clinical competence and commercial awareness, with an understanding of insurance coding, approvals, and clinic workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments & Program Design:
  • Conduct physiotherapy assessment sessions for various patient cohorts (e.g. diabetes, metabolic health, weight management) to identify musculoskeletal dysfunction, postural issues, flexibility and mobility limitations.
  • Assess movement patterns, joint mobility, muscular balance, flexibility, and functional capacity.
  • Develop individualized movement and exercise plans focused on:
    • Strength, mobility, flexibility, and functional performance
    • Injury prevention and movement optimization
    • Lifestyle-integrated physical activity
  • Clearly document findings and recommendations in the clinic’s EMR.
• Insurance-Based Physiotherapy Services:
  • Support the team in:
    • Understanding applicable insurance physiotherapy codes
    • Preparing documentation required for insurance approvals
    • Aligning clinical assessments with payer requirements
  • Deliver physiotherapy sessions approved under insurance, ensuring:
    • Compliance with coding and documentation standards
    • Clear clinical justification for ongoing sessions
  • Work closely with coordinators and operations teams to ensure smooth patient journeys and minimal claim rejections.
• Exercise & Gym-Based Sessions:
  • Conduct structured exercise sessions using the clinic’s gym facilities.
  • Deliver both:
    • Clinically-oriented exercise sessions linked to physiotherapy care plans
    • Performance, mobility, and flexibility-focused exercise sessions
  • Ensure sessions are safe, goal-oriented, and aligned with each patient’s clinical and lifestyle needs.
  • Adapt exercise intensity and programming based on patient progress and engagement.
• Upselling & Cross-Referral Responsibilities:
  • Actively identify opportunities to:
    • Upsell additional physiotherapy or exercise sessions
    • Transition patients from insurance-covered care to cash-based exercise or performance packages where appropriate
    • Educate patients on the value of continued movement-based care beyond their approved sessions.
    • Cross-refer patients to other relevant clinic services and products, including:
      • Exercise coaching
      • Lifestyle or metabolic programs
      • Diagnostic or allied health services
      • Approved clinic products and wellness offerings
  • Maintain a professional, ethical, and patient-centered approach to upselling.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
  • Work closely with physicians, exercise coaches, lifestyle coaches, dietitians, and operations teams.
  • Contribute to integrated care pathways where physiotherapy, exercise, and medical oversight intersect.
  • Participate in case discussions and contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and retention.

Understands, follows and supports all hospital infection control programs to ensure patient and staff safety.