Physiotherapist

Description

We're hiring | Western-trained physiotherapist – Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE

Location: Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Employment type: Full-time

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced western-trained physiotherapists to join leading healthcare providers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services, helping patients restore movement, improve function, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Key responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and develop individualized physiotherapy treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic, sports, and post-operative conditions.

Perform comprehensive functional assessments and monitor patient progress throughout rehabilitation.

Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, including:

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise programs

Electrotherapy modalities

Dry needling (where licensed)

Sports injury rehabilitation

Post-operative rehabilitation

Balance and gait training

Pain management techniques

Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, ergonomics, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modifications.

Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DHA/DOH regulations and professional standards.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, continuing professional development (CPD), and departmental meetings.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical governance policies.

Requirements

Qualifications & requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in physiotherapy from a recognized institution.

Western-trained physiotherapist with qualifications from countries such as the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the USA.

Minimum 3–5 years of post-qualification clinical experience.

Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi license.

Strong clinical expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; experience in neurological, sports, or orthopedic physiotherapy is an advantage.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.

Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience working in internationally accredited hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or sports medicine clinics.

Additional certifications in manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, orthopedic physiotherapy, dry needling, Pilates, or women's health physiotherapy are highly desirable.

UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Strong commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.

Benefits

What we offer

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Medical insurance.

Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE labour law and company policy.

Professional development and continuing professional development (CPD) support. Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.

Opportunity to work in modern healthcare and rehabilitation facilities with advanced equipment and a multidisciplinary team.