Consultant Sports Medicine

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Sports Medicine Physician to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive sports medicine services, including the management of acute and chronic sports injuries, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-sport planning within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions

  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic sports injuries

  • Assess and manage muscle, tendon, ligament, joint, and overuse injuries

  • Develop personalised treatment and rehabilitation plans

  • Provide guidance on injury prevention and safe return to sports and physical activity

  • Perform appropriate sports medicine procedures within the candidate’s area of expertise

  • Monitor patients’ clinical progress and adjust treatment and rehabilitation plans accordingly

  • Coordinate care with physiotherapists, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams

  • Provide appropriate follow-up and long-term management

  • Educate patients and athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance-related health

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

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

  • Support teaching and training activities where required

Qualifications

  • Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Sports 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 Sports Medicine

  • Significant clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions

  • Strong experience in sports injury management and rehabilitation

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

Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in Sports Medicine

  • Comprehensive experience in the management of sports-related injuries

  • Expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and injury management

  • Experience with rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning

  • Strong knowledge of injury prevention and exercise-related conditions

  • Experience performing relevant sports medicine procedures

  • Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities

  • Excellent patient counselling and communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to patient safety and high-quality sports medicine 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
Abu Dhabi
Date Updated
September 4, 2026