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Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job Summary We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with physical impairments, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological disorders, and functional limitations, ensuring patient-centered and evidence-based treatment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
  • Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans for patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, spinal cord, and chronic pain conditions.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and nursing teams.
  • Perform rehabilitation procedures such as joint injections, spasticity management, and pain management interventions where applicable.
  • Manage inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation cases.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize functional recovery and quality of life.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding rehabilitation goals and long-term care plans.
  • Ensure accurate medical documentation and compliance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by DOH Abu Dhabi.
  • Board Certification / Fellowship in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
  • Valid DOH Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in PM&R.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed rehabilitation or tertiary care hospital.
  • Strong expertise in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation.
  • Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and chronic pain management.
  • Exposure to sports rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) is an advantage.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary rehabilitation centers.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural healthcare environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive tax-free salary
  • Family benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Annual airfare allowance
  • Paid annual leave
  • CME and professional development support

About the employer

Allocation Assist Middle East
Allocation Assist Middle East

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world. What sets Allocation Assist Middle East apart? Allocation Assist Middle East provides a very niche, personalized service for high caliber, Western-trained doctors, mostly from the UK and Europe, connecting them with the top hospitals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Over many years, we have gained expertise and insight into the complex healthcare and medical recruitment sectors in the Gulf region. Allocation Assist has a well-established network of trusted relationships with the most reputed and respected hospitals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

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