Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and physical disabilities, with a strong commitment to improving functional outcomes and quality of life.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients requiring physical medicine and rehabilitation

  • Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on patients’ medical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals

  • Diagnose and manage a broad range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions

  • Provide rehabilitation for patients following stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions

  • Assess and manage chronic pain, back pain, joint disorders, and other musculoskeletal conditions

  • Manage spasticity and other conditions affecting mobility and function

  • Assess and manage patients with physical disabilities and functional impairments

  • Provide rehabilitation following orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures

  • Perform and supervise appropriate interventional rehabilitation procedures where applicable

  • Monitor patients’ functional progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly

  • Coordinate care with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, psychologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists

  • Provide patient education regarding rehabilitation, mobility, pain management, and long-term care

  • Provide appropriate inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

  • Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives

  • Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required

Qualifications

  • Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification

  • Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Significant experience managing a broad range of neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation conditions

  • Strong clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation

  • Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP

Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Neurological rehabilitation

  • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

  • Stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation

  • Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation

  • Chronic pain management

  • Spasticity management

  • Functional and mobility assessment

  • Rehabilitation following orthopedic injuries and surgery

  • Interventional rehabilitation procedures where applicable

  • Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities

  • Excellent patient counselling and communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to patient safety and high-quality rehabilitation care

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.

Type of Work
Full Time
Location
Dubai
Date Updated
September 10, 2026