Consultant - Pediatric PM and R

Overview

Consultant – Pediatric PM and R in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician focused on pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal recovery, developmental disability management, and functional independence for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is ideal for a consultant who can lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans, support families through long‑term care decisions, and improve mobility, participation and quality of life for pediatric patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Physician

Salary: 75,000 – 100,000 AED (estimated; confirm with employer)

Gender: Any

Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage infants, children, and adolescents with congenital, developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and acquired disabilities.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on each patient’s medical condition, functional goals, mobility needs, developmental status, and family priorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation programs involving physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, orthotics, nursing, and specialist medical input.
• Manage conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delays, and autism‑related motor difficulties.
• Provide pediatric neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal rehabilitation care focused on improving mobility, strength, coordination, independence, and participation.
• Perform and supervise rehabilitation procedures including spasticity management, botulinum toxin injections, orthotic recommendations, gait review, and mobility assessments.
• Assess the need for assistive devices, adaptive equipment, splints, braces, seating systems, and mobility supports.
• Monitor patient progress, review therapy outcomes, and adjust treatment plans to improve rehabilitation results.
• Provide family counseling, education, home program guidance, long‑term care planning, and realistic goal setting.
• Coordinate care with pediatric neurology, orthopedics, developmental pediatrics, rehabilitation therapists, psychology, social work, and community support services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including assessment notes, rehabilitation plans, procedure records, progress reports, family communication notes, and follow‑up plans.
• Ensure care follows DHA standards, clinical governance requirements, patient safety protocols, infection control rules, and evidence‑based rehabilitation practice.
• Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, case reviews, continuing medical education, and service improvement activities.
• Support a child‑focused and family‑centered rehabilitation environment that respects cultural needs, communication preferences, and long‑term quality of life.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Board certification or recognized residency and fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Subspecialty expertise or strong clinical experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
• Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant PM and R registration in Dubai.
• Minimum 5–7 years of post‑board experience in pediatric rehabilitation and PM and R practice.
• Strong expertise in pediatric neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, developmental disability care, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation management.
• Experience managing cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delay, and complex mobility needs.
• Training or practical experience in pediatric spasticity management, botulinum toxin injections, orthotic planning, and mobility assessment.
• Experience with advanced rehabilitation technologies, assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or ultrasound‑guided procedures is preferred.
• Previous work in internationally accredited healthcare facilities is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, family counseling, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural clinical environment with compassion, patience, and professional judgment.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence‑based care, functional recovery, clinical quality, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Pediatric PM and R
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Pediatric neurorehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Developmental disability management
• Cerebral palsy management
• Spina bifida care
• Muscular dystrophy care
• Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Autism‑related motor disorder support
• Developmental delay management
• Spasticity management
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Orthotic recommendations
• Mobility assessment
• Gait assessment
• Assistive devices
• Adaptive equipment
• Rehabilitation treatment planning
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy coordination
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Speech therapy collaboration
• Family counseling
• Long‑term care planning
• Clinical documentation
• DHA licensing
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audits
• CME participation
• Consultant‑level practice

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Annual leave entitlement
• Air ticket allowance
• Continuing medical education support
• Professional development opportunities

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