Consultant, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Job Description

The Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) will provide expert, patient‑centered care in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with physical impairments, disabilities, and functional limitations. The role involves leading comprehensive rehabilitation programs, working within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, and contributing to the development of high‑quality rehabilitation services at Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient PM&R services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and functional rehabilitation
• Manage complex rehabilitation cases such as neurological, musculoskeletal, spinal cord, post‑surgical, and chronic disability conditions
• Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to rehabilitation medicine
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and psychologists
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans focused on functional recovery, pain management, and quality of life
• Ensure compliance with hospital clinical policies, DOH regulations, and international best practices
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and service development
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff, where applicable

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of accredited specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Appropriate Board certification (e.g. Arab Board, European Board, UK CCT/CCST, American Board, or equivalent)
• Eligible for licensure as a Consultant with the Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi
• Proven experience managing complex rehabilitation cases in a hospital or specialized rehabilitation setting
• Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills