Job Description

Physiotherapy Lead - Hospital

Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 625275

06 May 2026

Job ID: 625275

06 May 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

12 to 15 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate; Doctorate

Job Function

Doctor / Medical Research / Dean / Medical Professors
Pharmacy / Lab / HealthCare

Skillset

Responsible for leading physiotherapy services across the hospital, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.Oversee daily operations of the physiotherapy department, including

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western trained Physiotherapy Lead for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. We are looking for Physiotherapists with a minimum of 15 to 18 years of experience post completion of DPT, out of which at least 5 years must be in a leadership capacity within an inpatient rehabilitation or acute hospital setting. Candidates without a DPT would not qualify for this position.The Physiotherapy Lead will be responsible for leading physiotherapy services across the hospital, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.Oversee daily operations of the physiotherapy department, including service planning, staffing models, and resource allocation. Develop and implement evidence-based clinical pathways, rehabilitation protocols, and quality standards aligned with international best practices. Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and supervision to physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and support staff. Establish competency frameworks, continuing education programs, and performance management systems.Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and case managers to ensure integrated rehabilitation programs. Drive early mobilization strategies, discharge planning, and functional outcome measurement. Monitor clinical indicators, patient satisfaction metrics, and productivity benchmarks, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements.Lead equipment planning, procurement, preventive maintenance, and utilization optimization for therapy technologies. Participate in hospital committees, infection control initiatives, and quality improvement projects. Support business development, expansion of service lines, and community outreach programs. Maintain accurate documentation standards and ensure audit readiness. Develop departmental budgets, control costs, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives of the hospital.

Salary : Aed 38,000 per month plus family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).

Company Profile

Davidson Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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