DHA Physiotherapist - Personal Trainer

Metabolic; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Metabolic in Dubai seeks a licensed Physiotherapist with a focus on movement, exercise therapy, flexibility and functional performance. You will conduct clinical assessments, deliver insurance-based sessions, lead gym-based exercise programs, and help grow services through upselling and cross-referrals.

You will collaborate with physicians and lifestyle coaches to integrate care pathways, ensure compliance with insurance coding, and maintain EMR documentation while delivering patient-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid Physiotherapy license (DHA / HAAD / MOH or eligibility to obtain).
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physiotherapist.
• Strong knowledge of physiotherapy principles and clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for diverse patient cohorts (diabetes, metabolic health, weight management) and design individualized movement and exercise plans.
• Deliver insurance-approved physiotherapy sessions and ensure alignment with coding and documentation standards.
• Lead structured gym-based exercise sessions linked to care plans and adjust intensity based on progress.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-referrals to related clinic services and wellness offerings.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

About Metabolic

Metabolic is a pioneering healthcare facility dedicated to redefining diabetes management through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven care, and a patient-centric approach.

Job Summary

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 sessions, lead exercise-based sessions 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.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution
  
• Valid Physiotherapy license (DHA / HAAD / MOH or eligibility to obtain)
  
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physiotherapist
  
• Strong knowledge of: