Specialist / Consultant Emergency Medicine - American Board

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Continuing medical education

Competitive salary

Employment benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced Specialist/Consultant in Emergency Medicine for government and private hospitals across the UAE. The role focuses on urgent and emergency medical care, rapid assessment, and management of acute conditions, with relocation support possible.

International candidates are welcome to apply, including those willing to relocate to the UAE. The position offers a competitive salary and employment benefits in an advanced emergency care setting.

Qualifications

• American Board certification in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Current professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
• Eligibility for UAE healthcare licensing through DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute illnesses, injuries and emergencies.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and initiate emergency interventions.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and transfers as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with emergency care protocols.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

American Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Residency in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Government and private hospitals across the UAE are seeking an experienced Specialist / Consultant in Emergency Medicine with American Board certification to provide urgent and emergency medical care, manage critical conditions, and ensure timely assessment and treatment of patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.

International candidates are welcome to apply, including qualified professionals willing to relocate to the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Stabilize critically ill and injured patients and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
• Manage trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, strokes, respiratory distress, and other life‑threatening conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures within the scope of training and clinical privileges.
• Coordinate patient admissions, referrals, and transfers when required.
• Collaborate with emergency nurses, specialists, and multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with emergency care protocols and patient safety standards.
• American Board certification in Emergency Medicine or an equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Relevant postgraduate training and clinical experience in emergency medicine.
• Experience managing trauma, critical emergencies, and acute medical conditions.
• Current professional registration and Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
• Eligibility for UAE healthcare licensing through DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to the relevant authority's assessment.
• Strong clinical decision‑making, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency department and participate in shift duties.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment benefits in accordance with the employer's policy.
• Continuing medical education and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a well‑equipped emergency care environment.
• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to employer policy.