Physician Assistant - UAE | Join a Multidisciplinary Clinical Team

PulseHire HR Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Annual flight tickets

Professional indemnity

Job summary

PulseHire HR Middle East is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a leading UAE healthcare provider across outpatient, inpatient and procedural areas. The role emphasizes advanced clinical care, patient-centred communication and teamwork within a modern, international facility.

Ideal candidates will hold a recognised Physician Assistant qualification, possess current registration where applicable, and have hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physician Assistant qualification.
• Current professional registration from home country where applicable.
• Relevant hospital or specialty experience.
• BLS / ACLS preferred depending on clinical area.
• Eligibility for UAE professional licensing through DHA / DOH / MOH where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians with patient assessment, history taking, examination and care coordination within approved scope.
• Assist in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, procedures, documentation and follow-up planning.
• Coordinate investigations, referrals, patient education and multidisciplinary communication.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate promptly to supervising physicians.
• Maintain safe, ethical and professional practice within UAE licensing and facility regulations.
• Support quality improvement, patient flow, clinical audits and service efficiency.

Skills

Patient-centred communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Qualified Physician Assistant

Job description

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant - UAE

LOCATION: UAE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

About The Role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its physician-led clinical support across outpatient, inpatient and procedural services and is seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support physicians with patient assessment, history taking, examination and care coordination within approved scope
• Assist in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, procedures, documentation and follow-up planning
• Coordinate investigations, referrals, patient education and multidisciplinary communication
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escal… promptly to supervising physicians
• Maintain safe, ethical and professional practice within UAE licensing and facility regulations
• Support quality improvement, patient flow, clinical audits and service efficiency

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained physician assistant candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:

• Recognised Physician Assistant qualification
• Current professional registration from home country where applicable
• Relevant hospital or specialty experience
• BLS / ACLS preferred depending on clinical area
• Eligibility for UAE professional licensing through DHA / DOH / MOH where applicable

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting