Summary
M42 is hiring a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital. The role provides inpatient and outpatient care, manages complex rehabilitation cases, and develops individualized plans focused on functional recovery, pain management, and quality of life. The consultant will work with multidisciplinary teams, support clinical governance and service development, and may teach and supervise junior medical staff. Applicants need a medical degree, accredited specialty training, recognized board certification, relevant hospital experience, and eligibility for consultant licensure with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi.
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Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates. With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation. The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates.
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
- 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
- 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