Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant

Careerlink HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a highly qualified Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The ideal candidate will manage patient care, conduct comprehensive assessments, and lead a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a degree in medicine, specialization in rehabilitation, and at least 3 years of post-specialisation experience. Excellent communication skills in English are required. This role offers the chance to enhance patient quality of life through effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of minimum 3 years post specialisation.
• Current licence of practice in country of origin.

Responsibilities

• Examining patients needing physical therapy.
• Diagnosing pain from injuries or diseases.
• Determining and implementing treatment plans.
• Monitoring patients' ongoing health progress.
• Conducting research to improve treatments.

Skills

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Medicine

Specialisation degree in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join a reputable hospital in Dubai. The ideal candidate will specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with functional impairments due to injury, illness, or disability. The role focuses on restoring physical function and improving quality of life through a multidisciplinary approach.

Physiatrist Responsibilities

• Examining patients that need to undergo physical therapy.
• Diagnosing pain as a result of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.
• Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• Recommending and undertaking various medical procedures, such as disc decompression, prolotherapy, and vertebroplasty to treat pain and improve physical functioning.
• Leading a team of medical professionals, which may include physical therapists and occupational therapists, in order to optimise patient care.
• Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
• Providing adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
• Counselling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Conducting research on injuries, diseases, and disabling conditions in order to improve and advance treatments.

Requirements

• A degree in medicine and specialisation degree in Physical Therapy and rehabilitation
• Current licence of practice in country of origin
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience of minimum 3 years post specialisation.