Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Specialist – Dubai | Tax-Free Rehabilitation Leadership Opportunity

Overview

Role Overview

Consultant/ Specialist Physiatrist in Dubai

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments
• Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and sports injuries
• Perform interventional procedures including joint injections, nerve blocks, and ultrasound-guided treatments
• Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and pain specialists for multidisciplinary care
• Monitor patient progress, functional outcomes, and adjust rehabilitation plans accordingly
• Provide post-operative rehabilitation guidance in coordination with orthopedic and neurosurgical teams
• Lead pain management strategies including non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches
• Educate patients and families on recovery pathways, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DHA and international healthcare standards
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous medical education

Eligibility & Board Recognition

Board Certified PM&R Specialists / Consultants

• from globally recognised systems:
• American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)

• Canadian / Australian Fellowship

• Arab Board / FCPS / MD/ DNB/ FNB PM&R
• Minimum
• 3–5+ years post-board experience
• preferred
• DHA License eligibility or active license is an advantage

What Makes UAE Attractive

• Tax-Free Consultant Physiatrist role in Dubai
• Rapidly growing rehabilitation and pain management sector
• Access to advanced rehab technologies and multidisciplinary care teams
• Practice in JCI-accredited, internationally benchmarked hospitals
• High quality of life in a safe, modern, and globally connected city

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive
• tax-free salary package
• Performance incentives and revenue-sharing potential
• Comprehensive health insurance (self & family)
• Annual flights and generous annual leave
• Relocation assistance and onboarding support
• CME funding and professional development opportunities

Licensing & Relocation Support

• Full
• DHA license conversion guidance
• provided
• Assistance with DataFlow, exam process, and documentation
• Dedicated relocation support for seamless transition to Dubai