Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist to join a leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for children and adolescents with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and functional disabilities .
The role involves working within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to maximize each child's functional independence, mobility, communication, participation, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level assessment and management of pediatric patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
- Develop individualized, goal-oriented rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the child, family, and multidisciplinary team.
- Diagnose and manage pediatric conditions including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Spina bifida
- Acquired and traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord disorders/injury
- Pediatric stroke
- Genetic and congenital disorders
- Musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions
- Limb deficiencies and mobility disorders
- Gait abnormalities
- Spasticity and movement disorders
- Assess and manage spasticity, dystonia, contractures, pain, weakness, and functional limitations .
- Provide appropriate pharmacological and interventional management of spasticity, including botulinum toxin injections where appropriately trained and credentialed.
- Perform functional assessments and recommend appropriate mobility aids, orthotics, wheelchairs, and assistive technologies.
- Assess gait, posture, tone, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility.
- Coordinate rehabilitation programs involving:
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Psychology
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Social work and other allied health professionals
- Monitor functional progress and modify rehabilitation goals and treatment plans as required.
- Provide comprehensive counselling and education to parents and caregivers.
- Coordinate care with pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other relevant specialists.
- Support transition planning for adolescents moving from pediatric to adult rehabilitation services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and rehabilitation team meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, research, and continuing medical education.
- Support teaching, supervision, and mentoring of residents, junior physicians, and allied health professionals.
Required Qualifications
- MBBS, MBChB, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Medicine .
- Additional fellowship or formal training in Pediatric Rehabilitation is highly desirable.
- Recognized Board Certification or equivalent specialist qualification.
- Valid UAE professional license or eligibility for licensing in Abu Dhabi.
Experience
- Significant post-specialty experience at Consultant level in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation .
- Strong experience managing pediatric rehabilitation patients with complex neurological, developmental, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Demonstrated experience in pediatric spasticity management is highly desirable.
- Experience with botulinum toxin treatment and other rehabilitation interventions is an advantage.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation or tertiary-care setting is preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Neurorehabilitation
- Developmental rehabilitation
- Cerebral palsy management
- Spasticity and dystonia management
- Pediatric gait assessment
- Functional assessment
- Botulinum toxin therapy
- Mobility and assistive technology assessment
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
- Family-centred care
- Long-term rehabilitation planning
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a Consultant Pediatric PM&R Specialist with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a family-centred approach to pediatric rehabilitation.
The candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong understanding of pediatric development and functional outcomes.
- Experience managing children with complex disabilities.
- Excellent communication with children, parents, and caregivers.
- Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
- Strong interest in teaching, research, and continuous professional development.
What We Offer
- Competitive consultant-level compensation.
- Professional and multidisciplinary working environment.
- Access to comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services.
- Opportunities for continuing medical education and professional development.
- Collaborative environment with pediatric and rehabilitation specialists.
- Attractive benefits package in accordance with organizational policy.
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