Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at SEHA Hospitals.

Role Purpose

To diagnose and treat pediatric patients according to established standards of best practice in physical medicine and rehabilitation, while supporting organizational initiatives, leading clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.

Governance & Administration

• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental, and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Help lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification, and other mandatory training within established time frames.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Specialization in Rehabilitation Consultant.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship, or additional certification in Rehabilitation Consultant.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Rehabilitation Consultant.
• Qualification from Tier 1.
• Qualification from Tier 2.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Certified proof of yearly CME.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.