Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist

AMAD Hospital; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

AMAD Hospital in Riyadh seeks a Specialist Physician – Pediatrics to lead pediatric inpatient care within the Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Facility. You will assess, diagnose and manage chronic and rehabilitation-related pediatric conditions, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and quality of life.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, adherence to national standards, and active involvement in clinical governance, audits and continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree with pediatric specialization.
• Saudi board/Arab board or equivalent pediatric qualification.
• Active license or eligibility with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Completion of accredited pediatric residency program.
• Mandatory BLS and PALS; ACLS preferred.
• 2–3 years post-specialization pediatric experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead pediatric team with adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop, review and implement pediatric care policies and pathways.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards and accreditation.
• Oversee clinical rosters, on-call coverage, capacity planning and KPIs.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings for coordinated care planning and discharge.
• Coordinate referrals and external appointments to minimize delays.
• Contribute to clinical audits, incident reviews, risk assessments and action plans.
• Support quality improvement initiatives in pediatric inpatient services.
• Address patient and family concerns with timely documentation.
• Foster communication with nursing, rehab, allied health and admin teams.
• Participate in staff orientation, supervision and competency assessments.
• Promote documentation standardization and workflow efficiency.
• Provide specialized pediatric rehabilitation, chronic disease and long-term care.
• Perform initial and ongoing medical assessments per standards.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, document outcomes in the medical record.
• Manage acute pediatric issues and coordinate subspecialty referrals.
• Address pain, nutrition, growth and developmental needs with interventions.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and interpretations relevant to pediatrics.
• Deliver care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies per protocols.
• Maintain compliant medical documentation and infection control adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health and stakeholders for integrated care.
• Drive patient safety culture, quality improvement and risk management.
• Investigate incidents and participate in M&M and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Clinical governance

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Postgraduate specialization in Pediatrics

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties license / eligibility

Pediatric Residency Training Program

BLS/PALS required

ACLS certification

2–3 years post-specialization pediatric experience

Job description

AMAD Hospital in Riyadh seeks a Specialist Physician – Pediatrics to lead pediatric inpatient care within the Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Facility. You will assess, diagnose and manage chronic and rehabilitation-related pediatric conditions, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and quality of life.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, adherence to national standards, and active involvement in clinical governance, audits and continuous improvement to