Paediatric Rehabilitation Vacancy Dubai

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Paediatric Rehabilitation Physician to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive rehabilitation care to infants, children, and adolescents with neurological, developmental, musculoskeletal, and functional conditions, working closely with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical, neurological, developmental, and functional assessments of pediatric patients.
• Diagnose and manage children with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and congenital conditions.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based on each child's clinical condition, functional needs, and rehabilitation goals.
• Manage children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, and other physical disabilities.
• Coordinate physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other rehabilitation services.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans according to clinical response and developmental milestones.
• Assess mobility, gait, muscle tone, strength, coordination, and functional independence.
• Provide appropriate management for spasticity and other movement-related disorders within the scope of expertise.
• Prescribe and coordinate the use of orthotics, prosthetics, mobility aids, and assistive technologies where required.
• Provide family education regarding rehabilitation goals, home programs, long-term care, and functional development.
• Work closely with pediatricians, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate medical records, rehabilitation plans, progress notes, and clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and facility policies.

Requirements

• MBBS / MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Specialist qualification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Neurology, or Orthopedics with relevant pediatric rehabilitation experience.
• Fellowship or additional training in Paediatric Rehabilitation is highly preferred.
• Appropriate Consultant-level qualification recognized by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Valid or eligible DHA / DOH / MOHAP license.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-specialization / Consultant-level experience in pediatric rehabilitation.
• Strong experience managing pediatric neurological, developmental, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Proven experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation setting.
• Excellent clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus