Physiotherapist

Private Comany; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Comany in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to manage assessment and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, design evidence-based rehab plans, and lead early to mid-phase return-to-function programs.

The role requires post-qualification experience, UAE licensure eligibility, and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe progression and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred (Sports/Musculoskeletal).
• Current registration or eligibility with a recognised physiotherapy regulator.
• Eligibility for UAE licensure must be obtained before duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and document findings.
• Develop evidence-based rehabilitation plans for sports and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide manual therapy, exercise prescription and movement retraining.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for return-to-function progression.
• Maintain clinical documentation and progress notes per centre standards.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Biomechanics

Exercise prescription

Pain science

Movement assessment

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy / Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Regulatory registration (physiotherapist regulator)

UAE licensure eligibility

Job description

Physiotherapist - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Fulltime

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Physiotherapist is responsible for assessment and management of acute and subacute musculoskeletal injury, post-operative rehabilitation, pain management, movement restoration and early-to-mid phase return-to-function. This role anchors the rehabilitation pathway before transition to the Biokineticist / Accredited Exercise Physiologist. The Physiotherapist works under the clinical governance framework led by the Sports Physician / Medical Director and collaborates closely with medical, rehabilitation and performance staff to ensure safe, evidence-based progression.

The ideal candidate brings both strong manual therapy skills and proficiency with advanced technical treatment modalities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments including injury history, pain presentation, functional limitation, range of motion, strength, neuromuscular control, movement quality and tissue irritability.
• Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation plans for acute, subacute and post-operative musculoskeletal conditions affecting athletes, active individuals, executive wellness clients and general members.
• Provide early-phase tissue management, pain modulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and movement retraining within the recognized scope of physiotherapy practice.
• Manage early phase rehabilitation for common sports and exercise-related presentations including ACL reconstruction, tendinopathy, hamstring injury, shoulder instability, lumbar pain, ankle injury, running-related injury and post-operative conditioning.
• Establish objective clinical and functional milestones for progression from acute care to progressive loading and late-stage rehabilitation.
• Maintain clear handover protocols with the Biokineticist / Accredited Exercise Physiologist for progressive loading, return-to-run, and return-to-sport phases.
• Collaborate with the Sports Physician on diagnosis clarification, imaging referral, medication considerations, red flags, concussion, systemic illness and return-to-play decision-making.
• Educate clients on injury mechanisms, rehabilitation expectations, self-management, graded exposure, tissue capacity and risk reduction strategies.
• Apply advanced therapeutic modalities where clinically indicated, including blood flow restriction (BFR) / occlusion training, extra-corporeal shockwave therapy, electrotherapy and nerve stimulation, photo biomodulation, therapeutic ultrasound, electromagnetic therapy and other instrumented treatment modalities available within the centre.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, outcome measures and progress notes in accordance with centre standards and regulatory requirements.
• Operate strictly within physiotherapy scope and elevate medical concerns, non-resolving symptoms, neurological signs or complex pathology to the Sports Physician or relevant specialist pathway.
• Apply current research and best practice to assessment, rehabilitation and clinical decision-making.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development requirements of the relevant professional body and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and Professional Registration:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy or an equivalent recognized professional qualification.
• Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy or a related field preferred.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized physiotherapy regulator, such as HPCSA, AHPRA, HCPC, a US state physical therapy board or an equivalent national body.
• Eligibility for licensure by the relevant UAE healthcare regulatory authority. The applicable UAE license must be obtained before commencing clinical duties.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of post-qualification experience in sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation or high-performance clinical practice.
• Demonstrated experience in acute and subacute sports injury rehabilitation, postoperative rehabilitation, return-to-function progression and multidisciplinary case management.
• Experience using advanced therapeutic modalities, such as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, electrotherapy and nerve stimulation, photo-biomodulation, therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic therapy.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary performance environment, including clear handovers to Biokineticist or exercise physiologists.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise prescription, tissue healing, pain science, movement assessment and evidence-based musculoskeletal care.
• Excellent interpersonal, clinical communication, record-keeping and client education skills across diverse clinical and performance populations.
• Cultural adaptability, discretion and a collaborative, open-minded approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured multidisciplinary team, respecting reporting lines and professional boundaries in a private center environment.