Paediatric Physiotherapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance schedule

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to deliver expert therapy in family homes and schools across Dubai. You will assess, treat, and coach families while coordinating with paediatric teams to optimise outcomes.

Applicants should hold DHA/DOH/MOHAP licences or be eligible to obtain them, with at least 2 years of paediatric experience and a passion for child development in a flexible freelance setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy.
• Valid DHA/DOH/MOHAP licence or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years dedicated paediatric physiotherapy experience.
• Strong knowledge of child motor development milestones.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children from birth to 18 years with physical and developmental needs.
• Design therapeutic movement and rehabilitation programmes for each child.
• Support children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, hypotonia, and developmental delays.
• Provide parent training and home exercise guidance.
• Liaise with paediatric medical teams, OTs, and SLTs.
• Assist with orthotics, equipment recommendations, and positioning.
• Document progress and adjust goals with child and family.

Skills

Paediatric assessment

Developmental rehab

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexible schedule

Private practice

Dubai work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physiotherapy

Job description

• Workspace
• Client's home
• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centres
• Schools
• Therapy centres
• Online (where clinically appropriate)

Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist with dedicated experience supporting infants, children, and adolescents with motor, developmental, and neurological conditions. You will deliver expert physiotherapy in family homes and school settings across Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children from birth to 18 years with physical and developmental needs
• Design therapeutic movement and rehabilitation programmes for each child
• Support children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, hypotonia, and developmental delays
• Provide parent training and home exercise guidance
• Liaise with paediatric medical teams, OTs, and SLTs
• Assist with orthotics, equipment recommendations, and positioning
• Document progress and adjust goals with child and family

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years dedicated paediatric physiotherapy experience
• Strong knowledge of child motor development milestones

Preferred Qualifications

• Early intervention experience
• Aquatic therapy or hydrotherapy experience

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

• Own UAE Employment Visa
• Green Visa
• Freelance Permit
• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility
• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 2+ years paediatric physiotherapy
• Complex paediatric neurological case experience

Required Skills

• Paediatric motor assessment
• Developmental rehabilitation
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments
• Competitive session rates
• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools
• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation

Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.

Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.

Payments are processed monthly.

Independent contractor position.

Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation

Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid treatment sessions and therapy programmes.

Commission is paid on completed appointments following successful client payment.

Payments are processed monthly.

Independent contractor position.

Professionals must maintain all required licences, permits, registrations, and professional indemnity insurance where applicable.