Pediatric Physical and Rehabilitation Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Job summary

The Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant role at SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi offers a chance to specialize in complex pediatric cases within a world-class healthcare setting. You will assess, diagnose, and non-surgically manage infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities and functional impairments.

You will develop individualized rehabilitation plans, lead multidisciplinary teams, and supervise care to improve mobility, participation, and quality of

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree from recognized institution.
• Post-qualification certification with international recognition.
• Current and in good standing medical license to practice in country of residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neurological, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and acquired disabilities.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans to improve functional independence, mobility, participation, and quality of life.
• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs in collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nurses, orthotists, prosthetists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delay, genetic disorders, and other complex rehabilitation needs.

Education

Basic medical degree

Post-qualification certification

Job description

Join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi as a Consultant in Pediatric Physical and Rehabilitation

Why Join this leading Healthcare Institution?

• Specialized Practice – Treat complex pediatric cases
• Innovative Environment – Work with advanced treatment technologies.
• Attractive Package – Tax-free salary, relocation support, and full healthcare coverage.

If you are a Pediatric Physical and Rehabilitation and want to advance your career in a world-class setting, apply today!

Summary

The Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, and non-surgical management of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities and functional impairments. The role involves evaluating and treating congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, traumatic, and acquired conditions.

Education/Qualification

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
   • USA: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
   • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
   • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST with entry on the GMC Specialist Register (Rehabilitation Medicine).
   • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Rehabilitation Medicine.
   • Western Europe: Equivalent specialist certification in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) recognized by the relevant national authority.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR Switzerland,
• Sub-Specialties: Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-sub-specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience after obtaining the main specialty qualification in United Kingdom (CESR) Portugal, Spain, or Italy.
• Sub-Specialties: Minimum of four (4) years of experience after obtaining the sub-specialty qualification in Portugal, Spain, or Italy.

License

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neurological, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and acquired disabilities.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans to improve functional independence, mobility, participation, and quality of life.
• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs in collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nurses, orthotists, prosthetists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delay, genetic disorders, and other complex rehabilitation needs.
• Perform and supervise rehabilitation procedures, including spasticity assessment and management, botulinum toxin injections where appropriate, orthotic and assistive device recommendations, and functional mobility assessments.
• Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes and functional goals.
• Conduct inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary ward rounds while maintaining continuity of care.
• Accept referrals from emergency medicine, primary care, pediatric subspecialties, and external healthcare facilities, providing timely specialist consultation.
• Supervise, mentor, and support specialists, residents, fellows, and junior medical staff, maintaining responsibility for the quality of care delivered.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical governance activities, peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation in accordance with Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) regulations and hospital policies.
• Obtain informed consent and communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, rehabilitation goals, and long-term care plans with patients and their families.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota and provide emergency consultation as required.
• Support departmental education, research, continuing medical education (CME), and professional development activities.
• Comply with all SEHA, DOH Abu Dhabi, and hospital policies related to patient safety, infection prevention, quality standards, and ethical clinical practice.