Consultant Pediatric PMR - Rehabilitation
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: 5-7 years post-board
Job Type: Full‑time
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Industry: Hospital and Health Care
- Function: Physician
- Salary: 65,000 – 90,000 AED per year (estimated; final offer to be confirmed)
- Gender: Any
- Candidate Nationality: Any
Position Overview
Consultant Pediatric PMR – Rehabilitation is a senior physician opportunity specializing in pediatric physical medicine, rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, spasticity management, mobility improvement, and long‑term functional care for children. The selected employee will work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in Abu Dhabi while the hiring location remains Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and acquired disabilities.
- Provide specialist care for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delays, autism‑related motor disorders, and complex functional limitations.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans based on diagnosis, developmental stage, mobility level, functional goals, medical needs, family priorities, and long‑term care requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nurses, orthotists, social workers, and other pediatric specialists.
- Perform and supervise rehabilitation procedures including spasticity management, botulinum toxin injections, orthotic recommendations, mobility assessments, gait review, and assistive device planning.
- Monitor patient progress through clinical review, therapy feedback, functional assessments, mobility outcomes, family reports, and rehabilitation goal tracking.
- Adjust rehabilitation plans as needed to improve strength, coordination, posture, balance, independence, communication support, self‑care ability, and daily activity participation.
- Provide family counselling, caregiver education, home program guidance, safety advice, positioning support, and long‑term rehabilitation planning.
- Coordinate care with pediatric neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, developmental pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists, therapists, and other multidisciplinary professionals.
- Support the use of advanced rehabilitation technologies, assistive devices, adaptive equipment, orthotics, and mobility aids where clinically appropriate.
- Ensure accurate documentation of consultations, rehabilitation plans, treatment goals, procedure notes, progress reports, consent records, and follow‑up recommendations.
- Maintain compliance with DOH regulations, clinical governance standards, patient safety requirements, ethical practice, confidentiality, and evidence‑based rehabilitation protocols.
- Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, case reviews, continuing medical education, and pediatric rehabilitation service improvement activities.
- Contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary work environment focused on child development, functional recovery, family confidence, and measurable rehabilitation outcomes.
Ideal Profile
- Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Board certification or completion of recognized residency and fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Subspecialty expertise in Pediatric Rehabilitation is required.
- DOH Abu Dhabi License or eligibility as Consultant PMR is mandatory.
- Minimum 5-7 years of post-board experience in pediatric rehabilitation and physical medicine practice.
- Strong expertise in pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, developmental rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation management.
- Experience managing cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delays, and pediatric mobility disorders.
- Training in pediatric spasticity management and botulinum toxin injections is preferred.
- Experience with ultrasound‑guided procedures is an advantage.
- Experience in advanced rehabilitation technologies and assistive devices is preferred.
- Background in internationally accredited healthcare facilities is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, counselling, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural clinical environment with children, families, and rehabilitation teams.
- Commitment to evidence‑based practice, patient safety, clinical documentation, continuous learning, and family‑centered care.
Skills Set
- Pediatric physical medicine
- Pediatric rehabilitation
- Pediatric PMR
- Pediatric neurorehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Developmental rehabilitation
- Cerebral palsy management
- Spina bifida care
- Muscular dystrophy management
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Autism‑related motor disorder care
- Developmental delay management
- Functional assessment
- Mobility assessment
- Gait assessment
- Spasticity management
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Orthotic recommendations
- Assistive device planning
- Advanced rehabilitation technologies
- Physiotherapy coordination
- Occupational therapy coordination
- Speech therapy coordination
- Psychology collaboration
- Family counselling
- Home rehabilitation planning
- Long‑term care planning
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation leadership
- DOH Abu Dhabi compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Clinical audits
- CME participation
Benefits
- Competitive tax‑free salary package
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
- Air ticket allowance
- CME support
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Career advancement within a growing healthcare service
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Consultant Pediatric PMR – Rehabilitation physician the chance to work in a highly meaningful pediatric specialty where medical leadership can improve children's mobility, confidence, independence, and quality of life. The role offers exposure to complex pediatric rehabilitation cases, multidisciplinary teamwork, assistive technology, spasticity management, evidence‑based care planning, and long‑term professional growth.
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