Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Were Hiring | Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive rehabilitation care to children and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and acquired disabilities.

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with physical, developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal impairments.
• Develop individualized, multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans based on each patients clinical needs and functional goals.
• Assess motor function, mobility, developmental progress, activities of daily living, and overall functional status.
• Manage pediatric rehabilitation conditions including cerebral palsy, developmental disorders, neuromuscular conditions, acquired brain injuries, and spinal cord disorders.
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, and other allied health professionals.
• Assess the need for orthotics, prosthetics, mobility aids, adaptive equipment, and other assistive technologies.
• Manage spasticity and other functional complications using appropriate medical and interventional approaches.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans according to clinical outcomes.
• Provide counseling and education to children, parents, and caregivers regarding rehabilitation goals and long-term care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, patient-safety standards, and UAE healthcare regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education.

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with appropriate pediatric rehabilitation training or substantial pediatric rehabilitation experience.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience as required under UAE PQR guidelines.
• Valid professional license/eligibility or eligibility to obtain DOH licensing in Abu Dhabi.
• Proven experience managing pediatric rehabilitation and complex functional disabilities.
• Strong clinical assessment, rehabilitation planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with children and their families.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Competitive salary package.
• Full-time consultant position in Abu Dhabi.
• Professional and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Support with the UAE licensing process, where applicable.