Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its pediatric rehabilitation, developmental medicine, and physical medicine services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to join its growing clinical team.
This role is designed for internationally trained specialists seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment supporting children and adolescents with complex rehabilitation needs.
This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who combine advanced rehabilitation expertise with compassionate patient and family-centred care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation environment alongside pediatricians, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, supported by advanced rehabilitation facilities and modern therapeutic infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assess and manage children with developmental disorders, neurological conditions, congenital disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and functional impairments.
• Develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans focused on improving mobility, independence, quality of life, and long-term functional outcomes.
• Manage pediatric rehabilitation conditions including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, spinal conditions, acquired brain injuries, and physical disabilities.
• Perform functional assessments and coordinate therapies including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, assistive technology, and mobility support.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, orthopedic teams, neurology, psychology, and allied healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
• Provide counselling and guidance to families regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, home care strategies, and long-term support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
• Highly competitive tax-free salary package • Performance-based incentives where applicable • Housing allowance or premium accommodation support • Comprehensive medical insurance • Annual return flight tickets • Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage • Continuing medical education support • Visa and onboarding assistance LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT • Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance • DataFlow and credential verification support • Visa and regulatory processing assistance • Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable • Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation candidates holding recognized qualifications such as: • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with Pediatric Rehabilitation Training • UK CCT / MRCP with Rehabilitation Medicine Training • European Board / National Specialist Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FAHMS / FAFRM • Arab Board • MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognized specialist qualification Applications are welcome from candidates across the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.