Specialist / Consultant Emergency Medicine - American Board

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME opportunities

Well-equipped ED

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is partnering with healthcare facilities in the UAE to recruit an experienced Specialist/Consultant in Emergency Medicine with American Board certification. International candidates are welcome to apply, including those willing to relocate to the UAE.

The role entails urgent/emergency care, stabilizing critically ill patients, and managing trauma and other life-threatening conditions in a well-equipped ED.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine (American Board or equivalent).
• Postgraduate training and clinical experience in emergency medicine.
• Experience managing trauma and critical emergencies.
• Registered with a professional body and eligible for UAE licensing (DHA/DOH/MOHAP).
• Strong decision-making, communication, and teamwork.
• Able to work in a fast-paced emergency department and participate in shift duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and initiate emergency interventions.
• Manage trauma, cardiac emergencies, strokes, respiratory distress, and life-threatening conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures within scope of training and privileges.
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, and transfers when required.
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Communication

Shift work in ED

Education

American Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Postgraduate training 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.