DHA Physiotherapist & Fitness Personal Trainer -Silicon Oasis/Jumeirah 1

Role Overview

DHA Physiotherapist & Fitness Personal Trainer at Metabolic Health, located in Silicon Oasis/Jumeirah 1. The role combines clinical physiotherapy assessment, insurance-based service delivery, and exercise coaching within a pioneering diabetes and metabolic health facility.

Company Overview

Metabolic Health is a pioneering healthcare facility dedicated to redefining diabetes management through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven care, and a patient-centric approach.

Role Purpose

This role sits at the intersection of clinical assessment, insurance-based physiotherapy services, exercise delivery, and patient engagement. The Physiotherapist will conduct structured assessment sessions for different patient cohorts, deliver approved insurance sessions, lead exercise-based sessions in the gym facility, and actively contribute to service growth through appropriate upselling and cross-referrals.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessments & Program Design

• Conduct physiotherapy assessment sessions for various patient cohorts including diabetes, metabolic health, and weight management to identify musculoskeletal dysfunction, postural issues, flexibility and mobility limitations.
• Assess movement patterns, joint mobility, muscular balance, flexibility, and functional capacity.
• Develop individualized movement and exercise plans focused on strength, mobility, flexibility, and functional performance.
• Design programs for injury prevention and movement optimization.
• Integrate lifestyle-based physical activity into care plans.
• Clearly document findings and recommendations in the clinic's EMR.

Insurance-Based Physiotherapy Services

• Support the team in understanding applicable insurance physiotherapy codes.
• Prepare documentation required for insurance approvals.
• Align clinical assessments with payer requirements.
• Deliver physiotherapy sessions approved under insurance.
• Ensure compliance with coding and documentation standards.
• Provide clear clinical justification for ongoing sessions.
• Work closely with coordinators and operations teams to ensure smooth patient journeys and minimal claim rejections.

Exercise & Gym-Based Sessions

• Conduct structured exercise sessions using the clinic's gym facilities.
• Deliver clinically-oriented exercise sessions linked to physiotherapy care plans.
• Lead performance, mobility, and flexibility-focused exercise sessions.
• Ensure sessions are safe, goal-oriented, and aligned with each patient's clinical and lifestyle needs.
• Adapt exercise intensity and programming based on patient progress and engagement.

Upselling & Cross-Referral Responsibilities

• Actively identify opportunities to upsell additional physiotherapy or exercise sessions.
• Transition patients from insurance-covered care to cash-based exercise or performance packages where appropriate.
• Educate patients on the value of continued movement-based care beyond their approved sessions.
• Cross-refer patients to other relevant clinic services including exercise coaching, lifestyle or metabolic programs, diagnostic or allied health services, and approved clinic products and wellness offerings.
• Maintain a professional, ethical, and patient-centered approach to upselling.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, exercise coaches, lifestyle coaches, dietitians, and operations teams.
• Contribute to integrated care pathways where physiotherapy, exercise, and medical oversight intersect.
• Participate in case discussions and contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and retention.
• Understand, follow and support all hospital infection control programs to ensure patient and staff safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid Physiotherapy license (DHA / HAAD / MOH or eligibility to obtain).
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physiotherapist.
• Experience working as a personal trainer in a gym or as a freelancer (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of exercise therapy, movement assessment, mobility and flexibility training.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
• Comfort working in a gym or exercise-based environment.
• Commercial awareness and confidence discussing care plans and follow-on services.
• Ability to motivate patients and drive adherence to exercise programs.
• Team-oriented mindset with accountability for outcomes.
• Patient education capabilities.

Additional Information

• Experience working with insurance-based physiotherapy services is preferred.
• Familiarity with physiotherapy coding and payer approval processes is preferred.
• Exposure to wellness, lifestyle medicine, or performance-focused settings is preferred.
• Interest in preventive care, long-term engagement, and patient retention is preferred.
• Access to modern gym and assessment facilities.
• Opportunity to expand beyond traditional physiotherapy into exercise and wellness care.
• Exposure to insurance workflows and revenue-generating care models.
• Career growth within an integrated, data-driven healthcare organization.