Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Specialist - Dubai
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- 🏥 Healthcare
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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We are partnering with a leading JCI-accredited, multispecialty healthcare group in Dubai seeking a highly skilled Consultant / Specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join their expanding rehabilitation and pain management division. This role offers a career-defining opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art facility, delivering advanced rehabilitation care to a diverse international patient population while contributing to integrated, multidisciplinary treatment pathways.
Role Overview
As a Consultant/ Specialist Physiatrist in Dubai, you will lead comprehensive rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring function, improving quality of life, and optimizing recovery for patients with acute and chronic physical impairments.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments
• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and sports injuries
• Perform interventional procedures including joint injections, nerve blocks, and ultrasound-guided treatments
• Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and pain specialists for multidisciplinary care
• Monitor patient progress, functional outcomes, and adjust rehabilitation plans accordingly
• Provide post-operative rehabilitation guidance in coordination with orthopedic and neurosurgical teams
• Lead pain management strategies including non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches
• Educate patients and families on recovery pathways, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA and international healthcare standards
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous medical education
Eligibility & Board Recognition
We are seeking Board Certified PM&R Specialists / Consultants from globally recognised systems:
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
- UK CCT / GMC Specialist Register
- European Board Certification
- Canadian / Australian Fellowship
- Arab Board / FCPS / MD PM&R
- Minimum 3–5+ years post-board experience preferred
- DHA License eligibility or active license is an advantageWhat Makes UAE Attractive
• Tax-Free Consultant Physiatrist role in Dubai
• Rapidly growing rehabilitation and pain management sector
• Access to advanced rehab technologies and multidisciplinary care teams
• Practice in JCI-accredited, internationally benchmarked hospitals
• High quality of life in a safe, modern, and globally connected city
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary package
- Performance incentives and revenue-sharing potential
- Comprehensive health insurance (self & family)
- Annual flights and generous annual leave
- Relocation assistance and onboarding support
- CME funding and professional development opportunitiesLicensing & Relocation Support
- Full DHA license conversion guidance provided
- Assistance with DataFlow, exam process, and documentation
- Dedicated relocation support for seamless transition to Dubai
Requirements
- •Board Certified PM&R Specialist from globally recognized systems (ABPMR, UK CCT/GMC, European Board, Canadian/Australian Fellowship, Arab Board/FCPS/MD PM&R)
- •Minimum 3–5+ years post-board experience preferred
- •DHA License eligibility or active license is an advantage
- •Ability to perform interventional procedures (joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided treatments)
Nice to Have
- •Active DHA license
- •Experience in JCI-accredited hospitals
Responsibilities
- •Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments
- •Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for stroke, spinal cord injuries, TBI, chronic pain, and sports injuries
- •Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and pain specialists
- •Monitor patient progress and adjust rehabilitation plans
- •Provide post-operative rehabilitation guidance in coordination with orthopedic and neurosurgical teams
- •Lead pain management strategies including non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches
- •Educate patients and families on recovery pathways and lifestyle modifications
- •Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA and international standards
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